Crypto Twitter is buzzing with debate over a new conspiracy theory suggesting FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's involvement in a highly controversial memecoin called BALD.
The BALD memecoin is on Base, a Layer-2 network built on OP Stack in collaboration with Optimism.
Named humorously after Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, made headlines by experiencing an astonishing 289,000% gain in just 24 hours after its launch on July 30.
Following the removal of a significant amount of ETH liquidity by an anonymous developer, the price of BALD plummeted more than 85%, sparking accusations of a rug pull.
However, the developer has denied these allegations.
Intrigued blockchain enthusiasts delved into the developer's on-chain history, uncovering a potential link to SBF, the founder of FTX, as the Ethereum wallet address responsible for deploying the Bald token had received substantial ETH funding from wallets connected to FTX and Alameda Research.
The wallet had a long history and was one of the earliest voters on DeFi platform Sushi Swap proposals.
On the other hand, some crypto pundits dismissed the idea of SBF's involvement, pointing out that he faces strict internet usage restrictions as part of his bail conditions.
Crypto influencer Tiffany Fong, who has spoken with SBF after his arrest, refuted the conspiracy, emphasizing that he uses a non-internet-connected flip phone. She called Crypto Twitter "mentally ill" for spreading the rumors.