DeGods Drama: The Meme Maven's Compromised Digital Loot
Wallet Linked to NFT Virtual World DeGods, Controlled by Founder, Emptied Prior to His Departure
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It's a wild week in the world of NFTs as DeGods founder, famously known as Rohun Vora (a.k.a Frank), has fallen victim to a cyber attack, with an attacker making off with 16 precious DeGods NFTs from his Solana wallet. Yes, you read that right – stolen digital collectibles of questionable origins! Frank addressed the situation in a conversation with Decrypt, recalling how a compromised trading laptop led to the breach, and the malicious actor bagged over 108 SOL, or nearly $19,000, for the stolen goods.
One of the pilfered NFTs was a rare DeGod with a legendary helmet, sparking rumors on social media suggesting that Frank sold off his DeGods stash after announcing his departure from the CEO position. However, Frank insists the allegations are outrageous and admitted it was merely a bad joke. The DeGods community seems to be as resilient as Frank himself, with some speculating that the controversy may herald a new dawn for the project.
In a message shared to the DeGods Discord and subsequently with Decrypt, the former CEO explained that the breach was contained to one wallet, although it could have been much worse. He emphasized that he's still pursuing answers and would be redoubling his operational security measures. As for his stash, Frank insisted he retained numerous other DeGods NFTs in other wallets, and advised that there were more lucrative ways to profit should someone have had malicious intent.
Speaking of malicious intent, there were whispers around Frank's whereabouts for months, with his last social media post dating back to February. Frank resurfaced earlier this week to announce his departure, but his incredible meme coin trading success and connections to other traders had already made headlines. The once-prolific DeGods collection has been marred by controversy, with the project stirring up debates when it migrated blockchains multiple times. The community, however, remained steadfast, investing in a share of Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league and expanding the ecosystem to include a companion collection and Bitcoin Ordinals collection. But the floor price, which reached an astounding $37,000 on Solana at its peak, has taken a tumble, hovering just above $1,000 now. Frank has passed the torch to pseudonymous team members Pasta and Chill, expressing his enthusiasm for the team to take the project to new heights. Stay tuned for more twists and turns in the exciting world of NFTs!
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- Frank's Solana wallet, holding multiple DeGods NFTs, was compromised, leading to the loss of valuable digital collectibles.
- Amidst the drama, discussions have risen about the possibility of Frank selling his DeGods NFTs, sparked by the sale of one rare DeGod with a legendary helmet.
- In response to the breach, Frank emphasized the importance of operational security and is pursuing answers about the incident.
- Despite the recent controversy, the DeGods community continues to expand, venturing into new ventures such as investing in Ice Cube's BIG3 basketball league and launching a companion collection and Bitcoin Ordinals collection.
- As the DeGods project moves forward under new leadership, the floor price has dropped significantly, indicating a shift in the market for digital collectibles built on the decentralized technology of blockchain.
