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The start of 2023 has been rocky for Logan Paul<\/a> and his NFT escapades. It seemingly all started with a multi-part video expose<\/a> created by a YouTuber known as Coffeezilla<\/a> (whose real name is Stephen Findeisen). In the series, Findeisen chronicles the rise and ultimate demise of Paul\u2019s once-popular NFT project CryptoZoo<\/a>, offering evidence that Paul and his team may have scammed investors. After a short spat between Paul and Findeisen, the accused celebrity eventually opted to take accountability<\/a>, pledging to pay back 1,000 ETH (around $1.3 million at the time) to those who lost money on the project. <\/p>\n But that apology was far from the end. On February 2, 2023, a lawsuit was filed against CryptoZoo, Logan Paul, and others alleging fraud, breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and much more. With charges mounting and prices for Paul\u2019s venture<\/a> still dropping, collectors are caught in the crossfire. The question has now been raised: How does the NFT space proceed from here?<\/p>\n To find a way forward, we must first understand the events that led to the current situation. While the CryptoZoo fiasco may have taken center stage, the project isn\u2019t the first time Logan Paul has incited controversy in Web3. In 2021, Paul emerged as a seeming proponent of blockchain tech and culture, quickly making waves by collecting expensive and influential NFTs from rising projects<\/a>. But before long, his name took a major hit by getting tied up with a new meme coin called Dink Doink. <\/p>\n \nRecapping Logan Paul\u2019s NFT influence <\/h2>\n