- Zopp0’s alleged manipulation of influencers highlights serious integrity issues within the crypto space, endangering naive traders.
- Influencers like CryptoGodJohn and Alex Becker promoted projects that plummeted over 90%, raising red flags for investors.
- ZachXBT warns followers to unfollow dubious influencers as three linked projects have the rug pulled, leaving investors vulnerable.
An exposé by ZachXBT reveals a network of projects, including SCALE, NTD, TPU, and OPSEC, linked to one individual named Zopp0. This individual allegedly used several influencers to manipulate naive traders, as indicated by leaked messages.
The investigation suggests Zopp0 not only funded influencer promotion but also played a role in decision-making via private Telegram chats. Consequently, this situation raises concerns about the integrity of the cryptocurrency space and the potential for further scams.
Influencer Collusion and Project Failures
The situation escalated when Zopp0 was confronted in March 2024 about the lack of technical research associated with these projects. He downplayed the concerns, showcasing a troubling dismissive attitude towards accountability. Following this, a leaked chat revealed Zopp0’s awareness of potential scrutiny regarding his actions.
His project, OpSecCloud, recently faced backlash after a now-deleted post falsely claimed ownership of infrastructure video footage. This footage was, in fact, stolen from an earlier YouTube video, raising further red flags.
Additionally, Zopp0 and a colleague, SZB, discussed issues related to bundling for NTD and TPU. They expressed anxiety about tracing back their decisions. Notably, the lack of communication from NTensorDynamics and TensorSpace_AI since April highlights their growing inactivity. Consequently, it indicates a possible exit strategy, leaving investors vulnerable.
Warning to Investors
Earlier this year, ZachXBT flagged several influencers promoting these projects. Notably, CryptoGodJohn, TheCryptoKazi, and Alex Becker touted these AI GPU schemes. Unfortunately, these ventures experienced drastic declines in value, with losses exceeding 90% in just one day.
Hence, investors should be wary of these influencers who continue promoting dubious projects. The statistics are staggering. For instance, SCALE plummeted by 95.3%, while TPU fell by 96.3%.
In light of these revelations, ZachXBT urges followers to unfollow and block influencers promoting vaporware projects. Since April 2024, he has sat on this information, hesitating to expose it. However, three projects have since hard rug pulled, validating his concerns.
