{"id":9199,"date":"2023-07-07T10:06:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T10:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/07\/who-is-zachxbt-crypto-sleuth\/"},"modified":"2023-07-07T10:06:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T10:06:58","slug":"who-is-zachxbt-crypto-sleuth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/07\/who-is-zachxbt-crypto-sleuth\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is ZachXBT, Crypto Sleuth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>ZachXBT \u2013 a name that can\u2019t pass without recognition in today\u2019s NFT industry. In the decentralized web3 world, this blockchain detective hunts down digital villains. He has exposed tens of NFT projects and influencers, including BitBoy and Tai Lopez, and he\u2019s on our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/20-nft-twitter-accounts-you-dont-want-to-miss\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20+ NFT Twitter accounts you don\u2019t want to miss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>At the time of writing, ZachXBT\u2019s Twitter boasts over 422,000 followers. His impressive list of supporters features huge names in the Web3 industry, such as Beeple, Tron\u2019s CEO Justin Sun, and Binance\u2019s CEO Cangpeng Zhao.<\/p>\n<p>However, the everyday crypto and NFT traders are the most grateful for ZachXBT\u2019s efforts to keep them safe. But who is this Batman of the Web3 era? Let\u2019s find out:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119154\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119154\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119154 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:540\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/zachxbt-crypto-sleuth.png\" alt=\"abstract digital poster featuring the avatar of ZachXBT\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119154\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZachXBT is the self-proclaimed crypto sleuth of the Web3 space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Who_Is_ZachXBT\">Who Is ZachXBT?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ZachXBT is an anonymous Twitter user and crypto trader renowned for exposing NFT projects, and influencers\u2019 rug pulls. This investigator first joined Twitter in 2015. However, their pro buono web3 detective career started in May 2021 when they spotted the first NFT scams.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, ZachXBT has used his impressive chain analysis experience to dive deep into every project or person, raising eyebrows.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Do_We_Know_ZachXBTs_Real_Identity\">Do We Know ZachXBT\u2019s Real Identity?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nobody knows who ZachXBT is right now, but there are a few clues. In June 2023, the anonymous detective posted on Twitter a part of the lawsuit paperwork that Jeffery \u2018Machi\u2019 Huang filed against him (more on that below).<\/p>\n<p>In that photo, we can see that his last name is Zachary and that the US District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin, issued the document. This is, in fact, the most information ZachXBT has ever revealed about their true identity.<\/p>\n<p>While we don\u2019t know who\u2019s the person behind the screen, their actions might speak more than an ID card. The following Twitter exposes are the perfect examples!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119287\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119287\" style=\"width: 1387px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119287 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"image of the Kevin NFT created by Pixelmon\" width=\"1387\" height=\"917\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kevin-nft.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119287 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1387\/h:917\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/kevin-nft.png\" alt=\"image of the Kevin NFT created by Pixelmon\" width=\"1387\" height=\"917\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119287\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZachXBT had been keeping an eye on Pixelmon\u2019s NFT release before Kevin went viral.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Top_ZachXBT_Twitter_Exposes\">Top ZachXBT Twitter Exposes<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In essence, ZachXBT uses Twitter to expose NFT scams. They include details about the scammers and evidence for each accusation. Here are a few top examples:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"PixelMon\"><strong>PixelMon<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remember last year\u2019s viral Kevin <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/nft-memes-we-couldnt-get-enough-of-prepare-to-laugh-your-ass-off\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NFT memes<\/a>? Those came from PixelMon\u2019s 2022 NFT project, advertised as anything <em>but<\/em> what it was. Initially, the project was introduced as a high-utility NFT collection allegedly tied to a game that would launch later on. PixelMon even bragged about their NFTs being \u2018fully modeled 3D characters that you can interact with.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>This information generated so much hype that PixelMon\u2019s mint raised over $70m with 3 ETH per mint! Then the grand reveal happened, and it looked like this:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113013\" style=\"width: 862px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-113013 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"862\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/zachxbt-pixelmon.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-113013 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:862\/h:740\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/zachxbt-pixelmon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"862\" height=\"740\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-113013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credits: Twitter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Although collectors had mixed reactions, <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin<\/a> became one of the most popular memes in NFT history. PixelMon apologized for the huge fail and promised to use the funds to continue the project.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, ZachXBT tracked the funds, at the time, in a multisig wallet. After the mint, hundreds of ETH were transferred to various addresses. The team\u2019s dev address used 400 ETH to buy blue chip NFTs, such as Bored Ape Yacht Club or Azuki, allegedly as an investment for the project.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, PixelMon claimed to use their own team to develop the NFT game. In February 2022, ZachXBT posted multiple pieces of evidence of how project devs were, in fact, buying digital artwork from the Unity platform.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119158\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119158\" style=\"width: 1536px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119158 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"digital poster of Rogue Society NFT\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1084\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rogue-society-nft.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119158 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1530\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/rogue-society-nft.jpg\" alt=\"digital poster of Rogue Society NFT\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1084\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rogue Society is another popular NFT project exposed by ZachXBT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Rogue_Society\">Rogue Society<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This robot-themed <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/too-many-cool-pfp-ideas-here-are-the-best-ever-nft-avatar-collections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cool PFP NFT<\/a> collection dropped in September 2021 with a promising roadmap. Their mint successfully raised $5.5 million, which turned out to be a slow rug. Ultimately, the anonymous founder vanished with the money and the incomplete roadmap.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, ZachXBT stepped up to <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/nft-detective-zachxbt-doxxes-founder-of-slow-rug-the-rogue-society-nft\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">expose the founder<\/a>: Jahvin Bowman, aka @LecheTheMilky, on Twitter. According to the detective, even the freelance artist who created the Rogue Society NFT artwork <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zachxbt\/status\/1517177549398368261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was scammed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After this information was revealed, Rogue Society launched an alleged $5k song competition on their Discord. However, ZachXBT spotted one of the founding team members also joined the contest and won the staged contest.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119161\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119161 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"digital poster of the SolChicks NFT collection\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/solchick.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119161 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/solchick.jpg\" alt=\"digital poster of the SolChicks NFT collection\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZachXBT exposed SolChicks for using fake bots, fake reviews, and other malicious strategies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"SolChicks\">SolChicks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This web3 PvP game launched back in 2022 on the Solana blockchain with an NFT collection of breedable \u2018SolChicks.\u2019 The project was advertised as one of the top experiences on Solana \u2013 but that image quickly vanished after the team\u2019s documents were leaked on social media.<\/p>\n<p>As usual, ZachXBT <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zachxbt\/status\/1466201971149479940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reposted the documents<\/a> from one of the SolChicks team members\u2019 public accounts. Shockingly, there was evidence of buying fake Twitter followers, Discord bots, and fake Reddit reviews.<\/p>\n<p>These are just some of the projects ZachXBT has exposed in recent years. The list also includes projects like SolanaValley, MissUniverseNFT, Rich Bulls Club, and MoonRabbit.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Which_Scammers_Has_ZachXBT_Exposed\">Which Scammers Has ZachXBT Exposed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides NFT projects, ZachXBT has also exposed many Venture Capitals (VCs) and NFT influencers. For example, the top companies are MoonRock Capital, DarkPool Ventures, and BlueZilla. If those names ring a bell, let\u2019s check out the most popular influencers ZachXBT investigated:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_50792\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-50792\" style=\"width: 1195px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50792 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"images of Laurent Correia\" width=\"1195\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lauren-correia-scam.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-50792 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1195\/h:612\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lauren-correia-scam.jpg\" alt=\"images of Laurent Correia\" width=\"1195\" height=\"612\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-50792\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZachXBT exposed Laurent Correia for scamming users with his project, Billionaire Dogs Club.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Laurent_Correia\">Laurent Correia<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Let\u2019s travel back in time to December 2021, when Billionaire Dogs Club launched. This collection of 6,500 NFTs dropped with a 0.2 ETH price per piece. The project\u2019s marketing involved a luxury lifestyle, wealth, cars, and massive giveaways.<\/p>\n<p>When the minting didn\u2019t go as planned, the founders reduced their NFT supply to 2,000 assets. By the following week, the project\u2019s Discord and website disappeared.<\/p>\n<p>In April 2022, ZachXBT doxxed the project founder: the <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/laurent-correira-french-reality-star-tied-to-billionnare-dogs-club-rug-pull\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French reality TV star Laurent Correia<\/a>. As it turned out, the influencer used the funds to buy CloneX, <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/how-doodles-became-one-of-the-nft-industrys-most-loved-collections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doodles<\/a>, and MAYC NFTs that he bragged about on Twitter.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119195\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119195\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119195 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"image of Tai Lopez with several luxury cars in the background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tai-lopez-nft.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119195 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/tai-lopez-nft.jpg\" alt=\"image of Tai Lopez with several luxury cars in the background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119195\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tai Lopez, a popular crypto investor and \u2018grifter,\u2019 was scamming users, according to ZachXBT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Tai_Lopez\">Tai Lopez<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In March 2022, the crypto community turned its eyes to Tai Lopez, an entrepreneur, influencer, and self-proclaimed \u2018aspiring renaissance man.\u2019 The investor had launched <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/crypto-twitter-outraged-by-cash-grab-tai-lopez-nft-collection\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the NFT collection \u201cOG (Original Garage) Social Club.<\/a>\u201d Available in three tiers, these collectibles would offer access to courses like \u2018Bitcoin Crypto Mastermind,\u2019 giveaways, and other experiences from and with Tai Lopez. The price range was between 0.1\u00a0 \u2013 10 ETH.<\/p>\n<p>The problem, according to ZachXBT, is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zachxbt\/status\/1499333107253747713\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tai Lopez\u2019s history of scams<\/a>. For example, he hosted several fake giveaways years ago. In fact, many of his pricey courses allegedly offered basic information about crypto and NFTs. After ZachXBT\u2019s accusations, Tai Lopez deleted several inculpatory posts.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119234\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119234 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"image of logan paul at an event\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/logan-paul.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:800\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/logan-paul.jpg\" alt=\"image of logan paul at an event\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Logan Paul is among the most popular public figures exposed by ZachXBT.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Logan_Paul\">Logan Paul<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Last year, in May 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zachxbt\/status\/1525115961296183297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ZachXBT exposed Logan Paul<\/a> for promoting so-called \u201cpump and dump\u201d NFT projects (aka scams). As evidence shows, the influencer used to hype up shady tokens or projects several days before they disappeared with the money.<\/p>\n<p>ZachXBT\u2019s research revealed how Logan Paul used various addresses to redirect funds to or from his public address. Some of the scam projects he supported are DinkDoink, Elongate, or $F**KELON.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119286\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119286\" style=\"width: 1590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119286 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"image of bitboy crypto\" width=\"1590\" height=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bitboy-crypto.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119286 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1590\/h:890\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/bitboy-crypto.png\" alt=\"image of bitboy crypto\" width=\"1590\" height=\"890\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119286\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ZachXBT exposed BitBoy Crypto for promoting project scams for several years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"ZachXBT_vs_BitBoy\">ZachXBT vs. BitBoy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ben Armstrong, aka BitBoy Crypto, is among the biggest influencers <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zachxbt\/status\/1478082010807742468\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">exposed by ZachXBT<\/a>. According to the detective, this crypto advisor made a fortune by promoting many NFT project scams. Depending on the promotion method, he would receive between $2,500 \u2013 $40,000 per ad.<\/p>\n<p>Before being exposed by ZachXBT, BitBoy was very open about \u2018rigorously vetting all paid promotions.\u2019 However, data collected by ZachXBT proved otherwise. In January 2022, they tweeted evidence of seven NFT projects or token scams that ran away with the profits \u2013 all promoted by BitBoy. In fact, the community even warned the influencer about some of those projects being fake, including $MYX Network.<\/p>\n<p>After the projects rugged, BitBoy also deleted his ads \u2013 but the NFT community can\u2019t forget, and ZachXBT shined the spotlight on each piece of evidence.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These are just a few of the top influencers ZachXBT exposed in recent years. The <a href=\"https:\/\/investigations.notion.site\/People-4d94d550820f4589bc27e57fc7850611\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long list of scammers<\/a> also includes Artchick, Jay Alvarrez, 888, 6ix9ine, to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Some blocked him, some confronted him via Twitter, but one of the exposed figures took the problem to court. Here\u2019s what you should know:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119284\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119284\" style=\"width: 1196px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119284 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"image of entrepreneur Machi Big Brother\" width=\"1196\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/machi-big-brother-nft.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119284 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:1196\/h:794\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/machi-big-brother-nft.png\" alt=\"image of entrepreneur Machi Big Brother\" width=\"1196\" height=\"794\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119284\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On June 16th, Machi Big Brother filed a lawsuit against ZachXBT for his accusations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"ZachXBT_vs_Machi_Big_Brother\">ZachXBT vs. Machi Big Brother<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jeff Huang, known as Machi Big Brother, is a Taiwan-based entrepreneur and Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT whale. An ex-member of the L.A. Boyz band, he founded the Asian hip-hop label MACHI Entertainment in the 2000s, which became very successful.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, ZachXBT\u2019s evidence on Machi Big Brother\u2019s malicious NFT practices is just as impressive as his resume. Telegram posts, Medium articles, and a myriad of sketchy transactions all point out to what ZachXBT calls <em>\u2018sketchy projects with shadowy team members, questionable ethics, and rote pump and dump practices.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Out of all the accusations, the blockchain treasury management platform Formosa Financial is the most notable. In short, ZachXBT found two withdrawals of 11,000 ETH each from the project\u2019s treasury wallet. Cofounder George Hsieh made these withdrawals without other investors knowing. By following transactions, the detective found that Machi Big Brother was involved in this shady transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Machi replied to these accusations, saying that it\u2019s misinformation and that \u2018if he weren\u2019t anon, I\u2019d sue him for defamation.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, that\u2019s exactly what he did on June 16th, 2023. Since he was <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/crypto-detective-zachxbt-vows-to-defend-free-speech-amid-machibigbrothers-lawsuit\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sued by Machi Big Brother<\/a>, ZachXBT started accepting donations from the community to handle the legal costs of the lawsuit (which will exceed $1 million).<\/p>\n<p>This unfortunate event showed how much the crypto and NFT communities support ZachXBT. For example, de donors list includes Coinbase, Uniswap, Binance, Bybit, and OKX, to name a few.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_119155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-119155\" style=\"width: 716px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119155 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"image of a 3D artwork created by Beeple for ZachXBT\" width=\"716\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/zachxbt-real-identity.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119155 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mlxdxaz5thf0.i.optimole.com\/w:716\/h:901\/q:mauto\/f:avif\/https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/zachxbt-real-identity.png\" alt=\"image of a 3D artwork created by Beeple for ZachXBT\" width=\"716\" height=\"901\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-119155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In 2022, Beeple launched an artwork to honor ZachXBT\u2019s journey in the NFT space.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"A_Well-Loved_Crypto_Sleuth\">A Well-Loved Crypto Sleuth<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From an anonymous collector who got scammed years ago to keeping the NFT community safe, ZachXBT is a key part of today\u2019s Web3 space. Their meticulosity helped them expose top influencers and NFT projects throughout the years and prevent other victims.<\/p>\n<p>This enormous effort is appreciated by NFT newbies, crypto investors, and iconic figures in the space too. Even one of the best-selling NFT artists worldwide, <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-beeple\/?swcfpc=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beeple<\/a>, has <a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/beeple-creates-honorary-artwork-about-blockchain-detective-zachxbt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated an NFT artwork to ZachXBT<\/a> featuring their Twitter profile avatar.<\/p>\n<p>Although nobody can predict the outcome of ZachXBT\u2019s lawsuit, one thing is certain: he is a beloved crypto sleuth.<\/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\/who-is-zachxbt-crypto-sleuth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZachXBT \u2013 a name that can\u2019t pass without recognition in today\u2019s NFT industry. In the decentralized web3 world, this blockchain detective hunts down digital villains. He has exposed tens of NFT projects and influencers, including BitBoy and Tai Lopez, and he\u2019s on our list of 20+ NFT Twitter accounts you don\u2019t want to miss. 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