In virtual currency-related criminal cases, can the excuse of "I didn't know" really get you off the hook? Many believe that as long as they claim ignorance of the project's specifics, they can avoid legal responsibility. But judicial practice shows us that things are far more complicated.

What do courts focus on more? It's not how you say it, but what you actually did. Specifically, judges will infer your subjective awareness from your objective actions. In other words, whether your behavior can prove that you were aware of the risks.

Key considerations include: those illogical promises of extremely high returns, design features to evade regulation, and even the flow and handling of funds—these are all evidence in court. If an ordinary person can spot these signs, a judge will likely interpret them the same way.

Therefore, those trying to rely on "lack of awareness" to play a legal gray area need to change their approach. In virtual currency cases, responsibility is primarily determined by your level of participation and your response to risk signals. Understanding this is essential to effectively protect yourself in the Web3 era.