Web3 developers are urged to understand legal boundaries to avoid involvement in high-risk project models that could lead to criminal charges. Common features like commissions, viral growth strategies, and referral rewards can blur the lines between legitimate business incentives and illegal pyramid schemes. Developers must be vigilant when their projects involve token generation, fund inflow paths, point redemption loops, or profit distribution mechanisms, as these could potentially constitute illegal fundraising or unlawful fund pooling activities.