Published on september 18, 2024, 6:10 pm
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Cryptocurrency influencer “Professor Crypto” recently faced accusations of using bots to inflate his social media metrics shortly after winning the “best content creator” award at a crypto event. The investigator known as “ZachXBT” pointed out that Professor Crypto allegedly employed “thousands of bots” to deceive people about his influence, potentially violating regulations set by the United States Federal Trade Commission.
Despite these allegations, Professor Crypto has chosen not to publicly address the situation but has taken down posts showcasing his award ceremony at the DeGen Summit in Singapore. This event was a TOKEN2049 side attraction that acknowledged Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) who wield significant influence in their respective fields.
Having amassed over 1.34 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, where he discusses various crypto topics such as exchanges, wallets, memecoins, and NFT projects, Professor Crypto has been active in the crypto content creation sphere since August 2018.
Meanwhile, scrutiny arose regarding his X account established in February 2018 with 132,000 followers and limited activity indicating suspicions around its engagement authenticity. Furthermore, industry insiders expressed unfamiliarity with Professor Crypto prior to his recent accolade, sparking questions about his sudden rise to prominence within the cryptocurrency community.
In light of these developments, queries sent by Cointelegraph seeking comments from Professor Crypto remain unanswered. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges within the cryptocurrency space and the importance of transparency and integrity in online influence and engagement.
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