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Rogue Team Members Behind $16M PEPE Multisig Heist: Pepecoin’s Tell-all

by Dan K
Aug 26, 2023 - 4:00 pm
in Altcoins
Pepecoin tokens ablaze illustrating the token burn that led to a 20% price surge.

Pepecoin’s $16 Million Crisis

On Aug. 24, the Pepecoin community was left astounded as the price of PEPE plunged 15%, following the discovery that $16 million worth of PEPE was transferred from the project’s multisig wallet.

A Reveal from the Shadows

Clearing up the controversy, an anonymous founding member spoke out on Aug. 25 via X (previously known as Twitter). The revelations from the official Pepecoin account were shocking.

Three former team members reportedly conspired to steal the funds, thereafter abandoning the project. The anonymous founder detailed the betrayal:

“The multi-sig required 3 out of 4 signers for an approval. These ex-team members stole 16 Trillion PEPE tokens, a whopping 60% of the multisig balance, transferring them to exchanges. In a bid to detach themselves from PEPE, they erased their digital footprints, leaving a cryptic message that the multisig now belonged solely to me.”

The Aftermath: A Bleak Outlook?

After this dramatic turn of events, the remaining member assured the community that the remaining PEPE funds are secure and will soon be relocated to a new, secure wallet. The founding member did not mince words about the internal troubles that had plagued the project since its launch in April:

“From the get-go, $PEPE has been riddled with discord. Some team members, driven by greed, hindered progress. I’m now committed to steering $PEPE to a brighter future, without these obstacles.”

Opinions were divided among the community. While some rallied behind the project, others were skeptical about the entire narrative.

Current State of Pepecoin

Despite the scandal, the cryptocurrency shows signs of recovery. As of now, PEPE’s value has risen by 5.7%, with its market cap standing at $382.7 million, as per CoinGecko data.

Conclusion: A Rocky Road to Recovery

The sudden and unexpected withdrawal from Pepecoin’s multisig wallet serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities and challenges faced within the rapidly-evolving cryptocurrency landscape. While the PEPE community continues to grapple with feelings of betrayal and skepticism, the market’s response has been somewhat optimistic, hinting at the resilience of both the digital asset and its loyalists. It remains to be seen how this incident will shape Pepecoin’s trajectory in the long term. Yet, one thing is certain: events like these underline the pressing need for transparency, stringent security measures, and community trust in the ever-complex world of cryptocurrencies.

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Dan K

Dan K

Dan K, the chief editor, is a visionary wordsmith, shaping narratives with finesse. His discerning eye for detail creates literary masterpieces.

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