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Celebrity-Backed Tokens on Solana Plunge Over 99%, Investors Shocked

by Matoy
July 26, 2024
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  • Over 30 celebrity-endorsed tokens on Solana dropped by more than 99% in value since their launch.
  • Celebrities like 50 Cent, Caitlyn Jenner, and Andrew Tate promoted the tokens, leading fans to invest.
  • Only a few of the tokens retain more than 25% of their initial value, causing significant investor losses.

The latest wave of celebrity-endorsed tokens launched on the Solana blockchain has left newcomer investors reeling, as most of these tokens have plummeted in value by over 99%. Promoted by well-known figures such as Andrew Tate, Caitlyn Jenner, Iggy Azalia, and 50 Cent, the tokens initially drew significant fan investment, only to see devastating declines.

In June, over 30 celebrity-backed tokens were introduced on Solana. However, the majority have experienced severe depreciation, with prices falling by at least 73.23%. Cryptocurrency analyst Slorg highlighted the dismal performance in an X post, noting that only a few tokens managed to retain more than 25% of their value. Even the best-performing tokens saw declines of over 70%, while half lost more than 99% of their initial value within a month.

Scandals and Insider Activities

The celebrity coin space has been mired in controversy. For instance, Jason Derulo, despite earlier claims, sold off his JASON tokens, according to Bubblemaps. Similarly, Waka Flocka Flame’s FLOCKA token has faced accusations of insider trading. In a Q&A with Cointelegraph, Waka Flocka acknowledged past endorsements of questionable crypto projects, attributing them to previous management and emphasizing his current due diligence efforts.

Despite such promises of careful scrutiny going forward, many investors have already suffered significant losses from these celebrity-endorsed ventures. The lack of reimbursement for affected investors remains a pressing issue.

Hacking and Fraudulent Promotions

Compounding the problem, on June 21, rapper 50 Cent’s X account was hacked to promote a scam token named GUNIT. The hackers leveraged his account’s 12.9 million followers to attract investments before siphoning off the funds. 50 Cent later took to Instagram to disassociate himself from the fraudulent activity, and Twitter responded by locking his account.

This situation underscores the volatility and risks associated with celebrity-endorsed tokens, raising questions about the accountability and reliability of such promotions in the crypto market.

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