{"id":8637,"date":"2023-06-22T14:28:17","date_gmt":"2023-06-22T14:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/22\/from-hyped-project-to-nft-scandal-the-atomic-ordinals-story\/"},"modified":"2023-06-22T14:28:17","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T14:28:17","slug":"from-hyped-project-to-nft-scandal-the-atomic-ordinals-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/22\/from-hyped-project-to-nft-scandal-the-atomic-ordinals-story\/","title":{"rendered":"From Hyped Project to NFT Scandal: The Atomic Ordinals Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A prominent household name in Web3, Elena, is on the receiving end of \u201can incredible amount of hate\u201d regarding her Atomic Ordinals project. This follows the discovery that Elena utilized stolen NFT art for the project. Here\u2019s the whole story.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TL;DR<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prominent Web3 figure Elena faces significant backlash over her Atomic Ordinals project due to the use of stolen NFT art. Allegations of art theft have caused controversy regarding the project, which was intended to feature exclusive on-chain abstract art on rare Bitcoin Sats.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence emerged suggesting Elena imitated another artist\u2019s project, and further proof was provided showing the similarities between Elena\u2019s art and the original artworks. This revelation damaged Elena\u2019s credibility and sparked a scandal within the initial controversy.<\/li>\n<li>Elena\u2019s response to the controversy included postponing the project launch, addressing concerns about the art, and claiming she never had ill intent. However, her contradictory statements and failure to take responsibility further fueled community outrage. This led to negative reactions and consequences, such as her departure from Azuki. The incident highlights the need for caution and due diligence in the Web3 space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_107266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107266\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107266 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stolen_NFT_Art_Atomic_Ordinals_Under_Fire.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Still from Elena Stolen NFT Art\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stolen_NFT_Art_Atomic_Ordinals_Under_Fire.jpg.webp 600w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stolen_NFT_Art_Atomic_Ordinals_Under_Fire-300x169.jpg.webp 300w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stolen_NFT_Art_Atomic_Ordinals_Under_Fire-99x56.jpg.webp 99w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stolen_NFT_Art_Atomic_Ordinals_Under_Fire-150x85.jpg.webp 150w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stolen_NFT_Art_Atomic_Ordinals_Under_Fire-450x254.jpg.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-107266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Atomic Ordinals by Elena Slammed For Stealing Art<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_Atomic_Ordinals_by_Elena\">What is Atomic Ordinals by Elena?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/atomic-ordinals-by-elena-are-the-most-hyped-nft-this-month\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atom Ordinals<\/a> is an NFT collection on the BRC-20 network by notable Web3 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ElenaaETH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">influencer<\/a>, Elena. The collection aimed to represent Elena\u2019s diverse interests through its exclusive on-chain abstract art inscribing rare Bitcoin Sats. The supply was small, limited to just 250 pieces. Each piece supposedly held historical significance and carried a vision for a \u201chealthy crypto world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the center of the collection, is the Heart of Genesis, inscribed on a Sat mined by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. Before the recent controversy, the Heart of Genesis auction pieces sold for 0.7875 BTC, that\u2019s around $23,700.<\/p>\n<p>However, due to recent news shedding light on the use of Stolen NFT Art, both Elena and the project are currently the talk of the Web3 town. The main collection was due to mint on Magic Eden with a mint price of 0.05 BTC ($1,500) on June 21st, 2023. However, Elena has postponed the drop. To make things worse, Magic Eden has removed Atomic Ordinals from its launchpad.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_107291\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107291\" style=\"width: 784px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107291 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"Still from Magic Eden\" width=\"784\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv.png.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv.png.webp 784w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-300x215.png.webp 300w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-768x551.png.webp 768w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-78x56.png.webp 78w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-150x108.png.webp 150w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-450x323.png.webp 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107291 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv.png.webp\" alt=\"Still from Magic Eden\" width=\"784\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv.png.webp 784w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-300x215.png.webp 300w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-768x551.png.webp 768w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-78x56.png.webp 78w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-150x108.png.webp 150w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzLMkoMaAAAgWGv-450x323.png.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-107291\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Magic Eden Removes Atomic Ordinals from Launchpad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Unoriginal_Origins_Did_Atomic_Ordinals_Use_Stolen_NFT_Art\">Unoriginal Origins: Did Atomic Ordinals Use Stolen NFT Art?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Prior to revealing this scandal, Atomic Ordinals already had issues surrounding it. A fellow female Web3 enthusiast and artist named <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mulan_art\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mulan<\/a> had called Elena out for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mulan_art\/status\/1671535978937462784\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">imitating<\/a> her project, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/abstraordinals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abstraordinals<\/a>. As you can see in the image, the evidence is compelling.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_107307\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107307\" style=\"width: 1158px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107307 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"Still from Mulan Tweet\" width=\"1158\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2.jpg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2.jpg.webp 1158w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-300x157.jpg.webp 300w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-1024x536.jpg.webp 1024w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-768x402.jpg.webp 768w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-107x56.jpg.webp 107w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-150x78.jpg.webp 150w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-450x235.jpg.webp 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Still from Mulan Tweet\" width=\"1158\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2.jpg.webp 1158w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-300x157.jpg.webp 300w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-1024x536.jpg.webp 1024w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-768x402.jpg.webp 768w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-107x56.jpg.webp 107w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-150x78.jpg.webp 150w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/FzJdtQhaEAIunc2-450x235.jpg.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1158px) 100vw, 1158px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-107307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Abstraordinals vs Atomic Ordinals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In response, Elena claimed that she created the art herself. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ElenaaETH\/status\/1671567373952745482\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tweet<\/a>, she stated \u201cpixel by pixel done by me,\u201d with a screen recording of her on Adobe Illustrator. However, people soon found <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/subvert_nft\/status\/1671568742873169920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discrepancies<\/a> and flooded the comments section, further adding fuel to the fire.<\/p>\n<p>Later, it was proven that Elena stole and purchased art for her project. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mulan_art\/status\/1671554013681303553?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thread<\/a>, the proof was provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dachshundwizard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DachshundWizard<\/a> and Mulan, as images of Elena\u2019s art and the original artworks were placed side by side. This is where things went from bad to worse for Elena.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Plot_Thickens_a_Scandal_Within_a_Scandal\"><strong>The Plot Thickens: a Scandal Within a Scandal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As new details on the scandal unfolded throughout the day, several Elena supporters started to back her up. One supporter, Jen, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jen1nny\/status\/1671578379873845248?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">claimed<\/a> the evidence came from an unreliable source.<\/p>\n<p>The Tweet reads:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cTo everyone blowing up @ElenaaETH about this latest controversy, this is the guy dach that \u201creported on her\u201d he\u2019s sent me as well as several other women pictures of his genitals in Discord.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While it has not been confirmed whether this is true or not, it\u2019s certainly an interesting thought. Jen later commented \u201cPerverts tend not to be the most credible sources,\u201d making it difficult to know who to believe. Therefore, the best way to judge the situation is to look at Elena\u2019s response.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Did_Elena_Respond_to_The_Controversy\">How Did Elena Respond to The Controversy?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In her official <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ElenaaETH\/status\/1671628878509424644?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tweet<\/a>, Elena informed the community that she will be postponing the drop. This is because she had received an \u201cincredible amount of hate, including numerous death threads\u201d in her DMs.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, she also addressed the concerns regarding the art, and stated that she will \u201cbe working to fix the file quality and any images that might be seen as copied as they were only retraces.\u201d She then explained that she never had any ill intent and wanted people to respect her \u201cprivacy and space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Then, during the AMA addressing the FUD, someone asked Elena if she attempted to make it a pixel-perfect match to the art pieces. Contradicting herself, she stated, \u201cI really like the way it looked, so yeah.\u201d This suggests that she was aware of the similarities, and instead of just taking inspiration, she straight up copied the artwork.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, in her regularly scheduled \u201cGM to absolutely everyone\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ElenaaETH\/status\/1671541591738052610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">morning Tweet<\/a>, she explained that she will continue to work on her art. She also encouraged people to mint her art collection to support her for her \u201cendless contributions\u201d to Web3. As you can imagine, the community had something to say about this.<\/p>\n<h2\/>\n<p>In brief, not well. Previously, Elena was a Researcher in Residence for Azuki. Amid this scandal, the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/demazuki\/status\/1671647596949929986?s=46&amp;t=H0H-3YG9B_NieI3KtVO9iw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announcement<\/a> was made that Elena would not continue as a part of the team.<\/p>\n<p>If this isn\u2019t bad enough, there are countless amounts of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kemos4be\/status\/1671599316832780288?s=46&amp;t=H0H-3YG9B_NieI3KtVO9iw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">threads<\/a> and comments slamming Elena. The consensus comment on the fact that she cashed in on her reputation by stealing and selling unoriginal art for a hefty price.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, the community expresses dissatisfaction with Elena\u2019s handling of the situation. Rather than owning it, she continues to deny accusations and explains that she will continue to work on her art.\u00a0All of these have received comments such as \u201cit\u2019s not your art,\u201d and much worse.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_107332\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-107332\" style=\"width: 583px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107332 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"Still from Twitter\" width=\"583\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50.png.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50.png.webp 583w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50-300x103.png.webp 300w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50-163x56.png.webp 163w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50-150x51.png.webp 150w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50-450x154.png.webp 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-107332 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50.png.webp\" alt=\"Still from Twitter\" width=\"583\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50.png.webp 583w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50-300x103.png.webp 300w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50-163x56.png.webp 163w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50-150x51.png.webp 150w,  https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22_13-50-450x154.png.webp 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-107332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Comments From The Community<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This incident further exemplifies how anyone can succumb to influence when the reward is significant. Elena, previously hailed as the sweetheart of Web3, now risks enduring a forever tarnished reputation. In an industry where identities remain largely anonymous, it\u2019s difficult to know who to trust.<\/p>\n<p>If you needed a reminder to do your due diligence and exercise caution, here it is. Web3 has gained renown for its scams, hacks, and shady business practices, necessitating our proactive approach to stay one step ahead. There\u2019s no doubt that more information will come to light shortly, so buckle up and enjoy the ride.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\" data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-text__wrapper post-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>All investment\/financial opinions expressed by NFTevening.com are not recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article is educational material.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As always, make your own research prior to making any kind of investment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/from-hyped-project-to-nft-scandal-the-atomic-ordinals-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A prominent household name in Web3, Elena, is on the receiving end of \u201can incredible amount of hate\u201d regarding her Atomic Ordinals project. 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