Critical risk detected
3 of 92 antivirus engines flag this page (1 outright malicious). Multiple independent checks — antivirus engines, browser safety blocklists, and threat databases — flagged this site. Don't enter personal information, deposit money, or download files.
Is app-wagyu.xyz legit or a scam?
Crypto bridge site with 174-day-old domain and multiple user reports of lost funds and outages.
These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.
Analysis Summary
Website Preview
Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. See full visual analysis →
Visual analysis
We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.
Visual red flags detected in the screenshot
The site presents a functional cryptocurrency exchange interface with some minor typographical issues and social proof tactics, but lacks overt scam indicators like fake timers or security seals.
What our vision model saw
6 signalsCryptocurrency swap interface requesting wallet address input
Recent transactions feed showing high-value transfers to create social proof
Mentions of custodial model bridge for XMR1 in the decentralized description
Unprofessional kerning and spacing in the 'Decentralized' text block
Points system indicator often used to gamify engagement in crypto platforms
Reliance on Telegram for support instead of formal help desk infrastructure
Intelligence
The domain app-wagyu.xyz is only 174 days old and registered through Spaceship with no privacy protection. Our antivirus network flagged the page once for phishing and twice as suspicious. Three independent reports on Reddit, Startup Fortune, and Monerica describe users losing money, redirects to .wtf mirrors, and repeated service outages. The site shows a functional swap interface with social-proof transaction feeds and relies on Telegram for support rather than formal channels. Positive mentions exist on KYCnot.me and Monerica, yet the pattern of complaints and lack of business registration outweigh those signals. The combination of recent registration, custodial claims, and documented user losses points to elevated risk.
Web Research Findings
Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for app-wagyu.xyz, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.
- Domain app-wagyu.xyz / wagyu.xyz registered ~Jan 2026 (matches provided 174-day age); main site wagyu.xyz founded Dec 2025 per Monerica listing.
- Operates as private cross-chain bridge/aggregator for Monero (XMR) to Hyperliquid (XMR1 synthetic token) with no-KYC swaps and orderbook trading at app.wagyu.xyz.
- Gridinsoft trust score 53/100 (Jan 2026); limited independent reputation data noted.
- Multiple reports of outages, downtime (May 2026, July 2026), and user complaints including one Reddit post alleging loss of $200 due to redirect to .wtf mirror domain and unresolved support.
- Monerica lists as 'Questionable' status with notes on consistent outages and unreliable service; has 4.0/5 from 11 ratings including positive swap reports.
- KYCnot.me rates 8/10 privacy score for no-KYC policy; developer referenced as @PerpetualCow on X.
- Services explicitly unavailable to US and UAE users; uses custodial bridge model for XMR despite 'decentralized' marketing.
- Reddit (r/Monero)open
"Got rugged scammed out of my last $200 on Wagyu.xyz ... redirected to a .wtf domain ... deposit went to time-out ... support ... server issues ... Doubtful I will get my money back."
- Startup Fortuneopen
"Users are alleging that Wagyu.xyz, a Monero-focused swap and bridge service tied to Hyperliquid routes, has failed after XMR1 swap routes reportedly stopped working."
- Monerica.comopen
"Status ❓ Questionable ... Note *Consistent outages, missing swap pairs and unreliable service*"
Our research found three scam reports across Reddit, Startup Fortune, and Monerica detailing user losses, redirects to suspicious mirrors, and repeated service outages. Two positive mentions exist on KYCnot.me and Monerica, including an 8/10 privacy score and a 4.0/5 rating from eleven users. No business registration records were located for the operator.
Domain Timeline
- Jan 15, 2026Domain registered
First appeared in WHOIS records — 6 months old today.
- Jul 8, 2026Latest security review — Flagged as dangerous
This scan re-ran every check; the current findings are detailed above.
app-wagyu.xyz was registered very recently and is already flagged. Freshly-registered domains are disproportionately used for scams, and a young domain with active threat signals warrants extra caution.
Threat Detection
Scam Network
Antivirus Engines
Security Scans
Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.
Reputation Sources
How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.
Technical Details
domain · encryption · redirects · server reputation · referencedContact Verification
We fetched the page and looked for real-world contact details. Legitimate businesses almost always publish an email on their own domain, a phone number, and a postal address. Scam shops usually don't.
- No contact email found anywhere on the page.
- No phone number listed on the page.
- No postal address visible on the page.
Domain & Encryption
Redirect Chain
- 1301http://app-wagyu.xyz/
- 2200https://wagyu.wtf/cross-domain
Server Reputation
Referenced Domains
Outbound domains this page links to or loads resources from. Each links to its own security scan.
What to do
Avoid this site
Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.
- Do not interact with app-wagyu.xyz
Do not enter credentials, deposit money, download files, or install browser extensions from this site.
- Verify the business through independent channels
Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.
- Never use irreversible payment methods
Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.
- OpenShare your experience
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Safer Alternatives
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Dealing with crypto? Use a regulated, well-established exchange rather than an unknown site — and never connect your wallet or enter a seed phrase on a page you can't verify.
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Suggestions for safety only — not endorsements. Always verify the address bar before signing in or paying, even on well-known sites.
Final Verdict
This is a Monero-to-Hyperliquid cross-chain bridge site. Three user reports describe lost funds, redirects to suspicious mirrors, and unresolved support issues. Avoid depositing until the service proves reliable.
Safety FAQ
Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.
- Our automated security review flags app-wagyu.xyz as dangerous. Multiple threat indicators were detected — treat the site as a scam until proven otherwise.
- No — app-wagyu.xyz scored 25/100 on our trust scale. We detected active threat indicators, so we recommend avoiding the site entirely.
- app-wagyu.xyz is 5 months old, registered on 1/15/2026 through Spaceship, Inc.. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
- 3 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged app-wagyu.xyz as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
- No. app-wagyu.xyz is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
- app-wagyu.xyz resolves to an IP operated by FlokiNET ehf in RO (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
- This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 8, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around app-wagyu.xyz have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.
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