There’s no such thing as a RadioShack crypto exchange on Fantom. If you’ve seen ads, forum posts, or YouTube videos claiming there is, you’re being misled. RadioShack, the old electronics retail chain, has nothing to do with cryptocurrency. And there’s no exchange named after it operating on the Fantom blockchain. This isn’t a glitch or a hidden platform-it’s a scam bait.

People are getting tricked by fake websites that use the RadioShack name to look legitimate. They’ll show you a site with a logo that vaguely resembles the old RadioShack brand, claim it’s "powered by Fantom," and promise low fees or high rewards for trading FTM. But here’s the truth: no official, verified, or even semi-known exchange uses that name. The Fantom network has its own ecosystem-SpookySwap, Equalizer, Beefy Finance-but none of them are called RadioShack.

What is Fantom, Really?

Fantom isn’t just another blockchain. It’s a high-speed, low-cost network built on something called a DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph), not a traditional blockchain. That means transactions don’t wait in a line like on Ethereum. Instead, they happen in parallel, which is why Fantom can process over 2,000 transactions per second. Most trades settle in under a second, and the fee? Around $0.0000001. That’s not a typo.

The network runs on the Lachesis aBFT consensus protocol-no miners, no validators with huge stakes forced to sit idle. Instead, anyone can stake FTM tokens to help secure the network. You need at least 3,175,000 FTM to become a validator, but regular users can stake as little as 1 FTM through delegators. There are 3.175 billion FTM total, and about 2.1 billion are circulating right now. The rest are locked up for staking rewards.

Fantom’s latest upgrade, Sonic, made everything faster. The virtual machine is more efficient, data handling is smoother, and the Lachesis protocol got a performance boost. That’s why DeFi projects like SpookySwap and Equalizer thrive here. SpookySwap alone has over $1 billion in locked value. Equalizer, the fourth-largest protocol on Fantom, holds $16.7 million. These aren’t small players. They’re real, audited, and active.

Why Do Fake Exchanges Like "RadioShack" Exist?

Scammers target new crypto users. They know most people don’t know how to verify a platform. They see "Fantom" and "RadioShack"-two names they’ve heard before-and assume it’s legit. They’ll even create fake customer support chats, fake Twitter accounts, and fake YouTube tutorials. One user in Australia lost $8,400 after being told to send FTM to a "RadioShack wallet" for a "bonus airdrop." There’s no airdrop. There’s no RadioShack wallet.

The fake sites usually ask for one thing: your private key. Or they’ll trick you into connecting your wallet to a malicious contract. Once they have access, they drain everything. No warning. No refund. No trace. And because Fantom transactions are final, there’s no way to undo it.

Real exchanges that list FTM-like Binance, KuCoin, and Gate.io-don’t need fake names. They’re already trusted. You don’t need a RadioShack-branded site to trade FTM. You just need to use a reputable exchange and store your tokens in a wallet you control.

Where to Actually Trade FTM

If you want to buy, sell, or trade FTM, here are your real options:

• Binance - Largest global exchange, supports FTM on both spot and futures markets.
• KuCoin - Strong DeFi integration, easy staking, low fees.
• Gate.io - Supports native FTM, ERC-20, and BEP-2 versions.
• SpookySwap - Decentralized exchange on Fantom. Trade directly from your wallet.
• Equalizer - Another DeFi hub on Fantom with low slippage and high liquidity.

For staking, use Beefy Finance or the official Fantom wallet. Both are audited and have been live for years. No fake names. No sketchy logos. Just clean, transparent DeFi.

How to Spot a Fake Exchange

Here’s how to avoid getting burned:

1. Check the domain - If it’s not spookyswap.finance or ftm.fantom.network, it’s not official. Fake sites often use .xyz, .info, or misspellings like "fantom-exchange.io".
2. Never share your private key - No legitimate platform will ever ask for it. Ever.
3. Look for audits - Real DeFi projects publish audit reports from CertiK, Hacken, or PeckShield. If there’s no report, walk away.
4. Search for community feedback - Go to Reddit, Twitter, or the Fantom Discord. Ask: "Is RadioShack exchange real?" You’ll get the same answer everywhere: "No. It’s a scam."
5. Check token standards - FTM exists as native (Opera), ERC-20 (Ethereum), and BEP-2 (Binance Chain). If a site claims to support "RadioShack FTM," they’re lying.

FTM Price and Market Reality

As of February 2026, FTM is trading around $0.27. That’s down 45% from a month ago and 13% from last week. Predictions for 2025 said it might hit $0.35, but markets don’t care about predictions. They care about adoption, utility, and real demand.

Right now, Fantom’s ecosystem is growing slowly. New projects are launching, but they’re not breaking records. Trading volume on SpookySwap has stabilized. DeFi activity is steady, not explosive. That’s why FTM isn’t pumping. And that’s why scammers are pushing fake exchanges-they need you to believe the price is about to explode so you’ll send them money.

What Should You Do?

Forget RadioShack. It doesn’t exist. Don’t search for it. Don’t click on it. Don’t even think about it.

If you want to trade FTM, go to Binance or KuCoin. If you want to earn yield, use Beefy Finance. If you want to swap tokens, use SpookySwap. All of these are real, documented, and have been around for years. You don’t need a fake name to get exposure to Fantom.

And if you already sent funds to a "RadioShack" site? Stop. Don’t send more. Try to recover your funds through your wallet’s transaction history. Report the site to the Fantom Foundation. And warn others. The best defense against scams is awareness.