Reviewer Flags Hidden Referral Code in Rabby Wallet

A reviewer on Ethos with a score of 1950 has issued a negative verdict on Rabby Wallet, claiming the project covertly applies referral codes to users. The review attracted 123 upvotes and just 1 downvote.

Based on the reviews, Rabby Wallet functions as a crypto wallet for the Ethereum Virtual Machine ecosystem that allows users to manage multiple chains and review transactions.

The main reviewer raised concerns about how the wallet software interacts with the Hyperliquid exchange. According to the user, the wallet injects a referral code at the point of approval on fresh accounts. The reviewer stated that the code is set in the background and cannot be changed, noting that tens of thousands of users are already affected.

The reviewer wrote, "When you approve trading on Hyperliquid through Rabby it sets its own referral code on your account."

The reviewer added that the main issue is a lack of communication with users.

The user stated, "It's not the fact they're farming people for their referrals, people are trading via their tech after all (and other systems do similar) but there's no warnings, no notices, no disclosure. That brings a credibility question."

Other Ethos users responded to the main review by arguing that hidden referral codes are standard industry behavior. One commenter with a score of 2015 wrote, "But tbh, this isn't smth new, not for the first time seeing smth like that"

Another commenter added, "This is common practice when using protocols :/"

Despite the referral code complaint, the broader sentiment toward Rabby Wallet on Ethos is overwhelmingly favorable. The project review totals include 974 positive ratings, 9 neutral ratings, and only 2 negative ratings. Most users highlight the interface and smooth chain switching.

A positive reviewer with a score of 1718 praised the user experience. The user wrote, "The design is smooth, transactions are easy to review, and everything feels more organized compared to most wallets."

Another positive reviewer with a score of 1485 claimed the product outperforms its main competitor. The reviewer wrote, "Anyone who has used both Metamask and Rabby will tell you that Rabby is a million times better in literally every way."

Source: the review on Ethos Network. Project on X: @Rabby_io.