How should a crypto project set up its Discord server?
Updated · Crypto & web3
Start from security, not channels: new members see only a verify channel, official links and announcements are locked to admins, only admins can use @everyone or create webhooks, staff use 2FA, and support happens in tickets, never DMs. Then add community, holder-only and governance areas behind the Verified role.
| Category | Channels | Who can see |
|---|---|---|
| START HERE | #verify, #official-links, #announcements, #rules | Everyone (read-only) |
| COMMUNITY | #general, #price-talk, #memes | Verified |
| HOLDERS | #holders-chat, holders voice | Holder role from token-gating bot |
| GOVERNANCE | #proposals (forum), governance calls (stage) | Verified |
| SUPPORT | #support (ticket panel), #faq (locked forum) | Verified |
| STAFF | #staff-chat, #mod-log, #security-alerts | Staff only |
The five settings that prevent most crypto server hacks
Most 'project Discord got hacked' stories start with a compromised moderator or bot posting a fake mint or airdrop link to @everyone. These five settings limit what a compromised account can do.
- Remove Mention @everyone, @here and All Roles from every role except Admin.
- Only Admin has Manage Webhooks, Manage Roles and Manage Server.
- Require 2FA for moderation actions (Server Settings > Safety Setup).
- No bot gets Administrator.
- Lock #announcements and #official-links so only Admin can post.
Support without DMs
Scammers DM members pretending to be support. Make it impossible to confuse: state in #rules that staff never DM first, run support only through a ticket bot, and filter impersonation names with AutoMod's member profile rule. See crypto scam protection.
Quick answers
- Should a crypto Discord allow links?
- Block links for everyone except staff and allow-list your official domains. Fake links are the main attack.
- Do I need a verification bot?
- For public crypto servers, a human-check gate (Onboarding rules plus a verification bot or high verification level) reduces bot raids.
- Can templates copy security settings?
- Templates copy roles, channels and permission overrides, which covers much of it. 2FA requirement, AutoMod and bots must be set after import.
What to do next
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