{"id":267775,"date":"2024-03-19T20:54:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/solana-co-founder-urges-users-to-stop-sending-funds-in-presales-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2024-03-19T20:54:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T15:24:09","slug":"solana-co-founder-urges-users-to-stop-sending-funds-in-presales-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/solana-co-founder-urges-users-to-stop-sending-funds-in-presales-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Solana Co-founder Urges Users To Stop Sending Funds In Presales &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In a bold move within the Solana community, a co-founder has sounded the alarm, cautioning against the participation in presale events. This warning stems from grave concerns surrounding the credibility and safety of such initiatives, urging immediate action from users. Shockingly, recent findings by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/zachxbt-warns-against-scam-as-solana-meme-coins-raise-122m-in-presale\/\">ZachXBT<\/a> have uncovered a staggering $122.5 million raised across 27 presale events since March 12.<\/p>\n<p>These revelations expose the pervasive presence of dubious projects and outright scams lurking within the Solana ecosystem. Furthermore, industry experts are echoing the cautionary tone, drawing parallels between current token presales and the turbulent days of ICOs, where investors faced substantial risks and losses.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<h2>Responses and Measures Taken<\/h2>\n<p>Amid the escalating concerns, prominent exchange <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/justin-suns-1-6b-htx-holdings-eclipse-half-of-exchange-reserves\/\">HTX<\/a> has stepped up, announcing a proactive measure in collaboration with Smolecoin. They\u2019re facilitating refunds for users affected by the tumultuous presale events, showcasing a commitment to safeguarding investor interests.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Dexter, founder of another Solana meme coin project, has made a pledge to issue refunds and implement robust risk-mitigation strategies. These responses underscore the importance of taking decisive action to mitigate risks associated with meme coin investments and ensure the protection of investors\u2019 hard-earned funds.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/xrp-and-atom-listing-unveiled-on-bitmex-price-rally-in-view\/\"><strong>XRP and ATOM Listing Unveiled on BitMEX, Price Rally In View<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<h2>Impact on Meme Coin Trading and Solana\u2019s Fee Capture<\/h2>\n<p>The fallout from these presale events has reverberated across the meme coin landscape, leading to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/solana-meme-coin-party-ends-bome-price-collapses-50\/\">significant declines<\/a> in the values of popular tokens like PEPE, WIF, FLOKI, and BONK. However, amidst the turmoil, Solana\u2019s fee capture has surged, surpassing even that of Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<p>This surge is attributed to the booming on-chain trading of meme coins, with Solana consistently capturing daily fees exceeding $3 million for three consecutive days, setting unprecedented records. Nonetheless, the exuberance is dampened by the setback encountered by the Slerf project. Presale investors in Slerf have been dealt a heavy blow, with losses exceeding $10 million due to unfortunate mishaps within the project\u2019s development.<\/p>\n<p>Also Read: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/uk-financial-watchdog-intensifies-fight-against-crypto-scams\/\"><strong>UK Financial Watchdog Intensifies Fight Against Crypto Scams<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.80 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on mobiless\">\n<div id=\"social-section-new\">\n<p>\u2713 Share:<\/p>\n<p>                                  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new wp_new\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/solana-co-founder-urges-users-to-stop-sending-funds-in-presales\/\" style=\"display: block\">  <i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new tw_new_logo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/solana-co-founder-urges-users-to-stop-sending-funds-in-presales\/\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>          <!-- \n\n<div class=\"m-on pl-2 pr-2\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"row\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"col-6 pr-2\">\n         \n\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n             \n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-7-crypto-marketing-firms-of-the-year\/?utm_source=abovesidebartabnews&utm_medium=organicarticle\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15175104\/top_crypto_marketing_agencies.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" ><\/div>\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top Crypto Marketing Firms \/ Agencies 2023; Here\u2019s Best Picks [Updated]\n <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/a>\n          \n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n                  \n\n<div class=\"col-6 pl-2\">\n                 \n\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n             \n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-10-web-3-games-to-explore-in-2023-here-list\/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar&utm_medium=organicarticle\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23134356\/jpg_20221223_134223_0000.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" ><\/div>\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top 10 Web3 Games To Explore In 2023; Here List\n <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/a>\n          \n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                    --><\/p>\n<div class=\"TabDicA\">\n<div class=\"TBAcon \">\n<div class=\"authorFlip tabcS\" id=\"TabA186811\">\n<div class=\"authorBox\">\n<div class=\"author_Name\">\n<!--\n                                      \n\n<div class=\"getAuthoname\">\n                                          \n                                                                                 \n                                       <\/div>\n\n \n--><\/p>\n<p>CoinGape comprises an experienced team of native content writers and editors working round the clock to cover news globally and present news as a fact rather than an opinion. 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