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Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by s1artibartfast »

vidarh wrote: post #21
mihaic wrote: post #16

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That's very cynical. What's the point of "fuck you" money if you still have to be a talking money and sell your reputation?

It's ironic that you call it cynical, but assume they see it as being a talking monkey (I assume "money" was a typo) and selling their reputation. That seems overly cynical to me . Many people will happily do things where the financial payoff doesn't really move the needle for all kinds of reasons ranging from enjoying it or wanting to be available to fans and admirers, to just filling dead time or boring moments. I'…

On His Cameo profile his rate is 10k for 10 minutes and says he is doing it for charity.

Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by s1artibartfast »

mihaic wrote: post #16
KomoD wrote: post #13

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It's a very low effort way for him to make money, $500 to record a 1-5 minute long personal video, or even more for "business" videos, $10k/video + $2,5k-$12,5k for license depending on duration

That's very cynical. What's the point of "fuck you" money if you still have to be a talking money and sell your reputation?

I think there is a big cultural and generational divide on if these types of associations are even reputation negative.

Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by AdrianB1 »

kelseyfrog wrote: post #5

The article portrays this as a negative, but all I'm seeing is an innovative way to save on sky-high CEO cost. We've always dreamed of operating without and now we have, it seems like exactly the opposite reaction.

If a CEO is all cost and no value, they would not exist.

Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by DonHopkins »

zoklet-enjoyer wrote: post #50
DonHopkins wrote: post #25

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Keep reading. That was after directly participating in at least two crypto companies himself, Efforce and Equi. So he's been both victim and perpetrator. The fact that he had already been willingly involved in and personally endorsed multiple Crypto schemes makes it even more plausible that people would believe other scams claiming to have his endorsement. After getting scammed out of $70k and losing a lawsuit about…

We're the companies he was involved in scams or are you just assuming everything that involves crypto is a scam?

What crypto company isn't a scam?

>Apple Co-Founder Wozniak’s New Venture Lists Token to Help Fund Energy Efficiency Projects. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has launched Efforce, a company that facilitates investments in energy efficiency projects via cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Do you actually believe a crypto company that claims to be concerned about energy efficiency isn't a scam??!

>Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Joins Crypto Startup Equi: Report. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said Tuesday that he's now working with investment-focused crypto startup Equi

Do you actually believe a crypto company that claims to be dispensing investment advice isn't a scam??!

If you believe that, have I got a sure bet for you:

https://twitter.com/molly0xFFF/status/1742218595935953286

>Molly White @molly0xFFF

>sorry to everyone who lost internet points on this

>Will Molly White (Web3 is Going Just Great) recant during 2023?

>jon jordan

>Will https://web3isgoinggreat.com/ have to make a significant retraction of its mission and praise blockchain during 2023?

Maybe jon jordan who made that bet just didn't realize that the title of Molly's blog was sarcastic.

Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by tempodox »

nocoiner wrote: post #26

The wildest part of this article is the part about the successor scam, which was touted by masked, pseudonymous representatives - and people willingly gave them their money! Boggles the mind. There’s also an equally wild article linked in a sidebar about one of the victims who got scammed out of $30k, but then kept sending good money after bad trying to recoup her losses.

In the next installment, the representatives will not only wear masks but also striped prisoner suits like the Daltons in Lucky Luke. And people will still give them money.

Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by DonHopkins »

st_goliath wrote: post #33
freitzkriesler2 wrote: post #15

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AI powered CEO? I love it already.

Max Boardroom

Your statement is irrelevant!!!

You will be obliterated!!!

The good of the body is the prime directive.

I am Landru!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtWmLIoN6Sg

Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by rchaud »

beaeglebeached wrote: post #36
michael_j_x wrote: post #12

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it's crazy that Wozniak would participate in such a service. Is he running out of money?

Wozniak had like 4 marriages and 3 children, in a state that loves bleeding breadwinners dry in family court ( in fact after 10 years spouse is considered used up and fully depreciated so could be lifelong payouts). This may be a scenario similar to the doctor who killed Michael Jackson, who despite massive income was drowning and did desperate things .

Couldn't he just have made another guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory?

Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by sausagefeet »

whoknew1122 wrote: post #37

I'm not for victim blaming generally, but who puts their money into a company that says this: >"...create a parallel system of existence that will change how people live, how we interact with people around the world, and even how companies and corporations will conduct business." What is supposed to mean, other being some thought-terminating word salad to fool less cynical people?

Isn't this taken from the WeWork pitch?

Re: Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund Hyperverse does not appear to exist

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Post by Nullabillity »

blowski wrote: post #24
hannob wrote: post #14

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It appears to me that if you are part of a service where people can book you to say and advertise whatever they want, including scams, and you do absolutely no checking of what you say there, that sounds a lot like you are running a service for scammers, and "I didn't know what I said there" should not count as a good justification.

There’s a really blurry line that needs more clarity. When George Clooney tells me he uses Nespresso coffee pods, I don’t entirely believe him. If I found out that he didn’t, I can’t imagine trying to take legal action against him. But Chuck Norris endorsing a cryptocurrency? Should he be required to do due diligence on a client before doing paid advertising for them? That also seems unfeasible. Then what about the K…

> There’s a really blurry line that needs more clarity.

No, it isn't. At all.

> When George Clooney tells me he uses Nespresso coffee pods, I don’t entirely believe him. If I found out that he didn’t, I can’t imagine trying to take legal action against him.

So, he lied...?

> But Chuck Norris endorsing a cryptocurrency? Should he be required to do due diligence on a client before doing paid advertising for them?

Yes?

> That also seems unfeasible.

Then don't take the gig.

> Then what about the Kardashians advertising dieting pills? Supermodels advertising cosmetic surgery?

Then. Do. Not. Take. The. Gig.

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The only reason this could possibly seem blurry at all is if you approach it with the baffling prior that celebrities selling out their trust is a good thing that should be allowed to happen at any cost, and work backwards from there.

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