Late cybersecurity mogul and controversial figure John McAfee appears to be making a surprise return to the crypto space, or so his X account would have people believe.
On Thursday morning, McAfee’s X account was published announcement For “AAntivirus-John McAfee AI incarnate”, an AI-driven token built on Solana blockchain. The announcement reads: “I’m back with AAntivirus. An AI version of myself. You didn’t think I was going to skip this cycle did you?
The controversial tweet included a link to the project’s website and the official address of the deal.
The crypto community is unconvinced, raising questions about whether the McAfee account or the project could be hacked or controlled by someone else.
“In a world plagued by surveillance states, corporate greed and digital slavery, AIntivirus is the ultimate disruptor,” says the project. official website states.
Blockchain security firm PeckShield first flagged the account as compromised in a now-deleted tweet. They later retracted the claim, saying the account was not compromised.
The AIntivirus ($Ainti) token was valued at $0.3326 and had $33,264,756.88 as of press time. According to Solscan, it has 99,999,870.39 tokens with 13,956 holders. data.
McAfee’s widow, Janice McAfee, defended the project, arguing that it was a tribute to her late husband’s views on privacy, freedom and technology.
“Since John’s untimely passing, I’ve been looking for ways to honor his genius and build on his legacy.” wrote on X. “John would love to have this cycle crypto and I’m glad to have found a project that allows him to participate posthumously.”
Still, some skeptics, including crypto analyst Adam Cochran, aren’t convinced. “Not broken…just an AI grift coin in a check account…dead guy,” Cochran placed Thursday.
“McAfee’s wife says ‘regards’ the American way, not the English way,” Psedionmous Coinbase Ambassador Comet called. noted With skepticism about X . “Either his account is hacked, or he has secret managers controlling the crypto project.”
“Welcome back John. “Good to hear from you again,” quipped Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson welcomed McAfee is back. “Even if it’s a crude simulacrum of your former glory, we miss you.”
“John Resurrected as Suspicious AI Crypto Scam () John McAfee Is the Biggest Thing Possible, Hoskinson they knocked late antivirus software mogul. “It develops a digital drug habit within a week and then starts a metaverse known as New Belize before fleeing to Europe.”
The water has become muddy and now there is a new one X An account claiming to be affiliated with AAntivirus. It appeared within hours of the announcement.
The letter cryptically stated: “I’m different from cults—I’m not here to blindly follow, I’m here to provoke thought. Be alert and think freely” answer to user skepticism.
McAfee’s name is undoubtedly associated with one of the most well-known cybersecurity products in the world.
As the founder of McAfee Antivirus, John McAfee earned millions in the 1980s and 1990s, building a global reputation and pioneering digital security.
But his life took a sharp turn after he sold his stake in the company in 1994, plunging him into legal trouble, tax evasion charges and international scandals.
His history in the crypto world is also confused by failed projects $GHOST to pumping schemes that bring in millions of revenue.
He famously made $1 million worth of bitcoins forecast If the price does not reach the set limit by 2020, he promised to “eat his money on live television.”
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought to court The tech mogul backed multiple crypto initial coin offerings (ICOs) on X in March 2021 without disclosing that he was paid to promote them.
In June 2021, he was found dead in a Spanish prison awaiting extradition to the US, which ruled his death a suicide, but conspiracy theories claim there was more to the story. CNN report.
Prosecutors accused him of misleading investors and making millions through fraudulent crypto ads before he was arrested in Spain on tax evasion charges.
With his Twitter account promoting a new crypto project, one wonders if this is another elaborate scheme to exploit McAfee’s legacy or an attempt to honor his life.
With a McAfee account, “This is the real deal“, but many people are still expressing doubts that the AAntivirus token will add another chapter to its tumultuous crypto legacy.
Edited by Stacey Elliott.
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