> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hackless.gitbook.io/hackless-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hackless.gitbook.io/hackless-docs/products/rpg-bot/intro.md).

# Intro

Before delving into the mechanics of the [RPG Hackless bot](https://t.me/HacklessRPGBot), it's crucial to understand what rug pulls are. In essence, rug pulls are a type of scam in the DeFi space where developers abruptly withdraw all funds from a project, leaving investors with worthless tokens. These can be categorized into hard rug pulls, involving malicious code and liquidity theft, and soft rug pulls, which occur when developers dump their holdings, drastically devaluing the cryptocurrency.

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The Hackless RPG bot is specifically designed to combat these rug pulls by utilizing different technologies including Maximum Extractable Value (MEV)  and private mining. This innovative approach allows the bot to detect potential scams early and execute protective transactions outside of the public mempool, ensuring faster and more secure asset liquidation.