Scene Shakes: The Fake Demise of a Crypto Pioneer
#LLJEFFY Soars then Plummets: A Wild Solana Ride
Zerebro Founder's Obituary Deletion Linked to $105 Million Legacoin Token Allegations
In a whirlwind of gambling, speculation, and social media frenzy, a Solana token named LLJEFFY took the crypto world by storm, skyrocketing 2,115% in just hours, reaching a staggering market cap of $104.93 million[1]. The chaos kicked off in the wake of rumors vulturously circulating the cryptosphere that Jeffy Yu, the brains behind the AI-driven crypto agency Zerebro, had tragically perished[2]. Fueling the rumor was a supposedly posthumous obituary published by the San Francisco Chronicle on a deeply emotional tweet[3]. However, the entire saga was a shocking deception.
The obituary was swiftly removed from the Chronicle's website following an investigation, as no death matching Yu's surname was reported by local coroners[2][4][5]. This revelation was backed up by footage of a now-deleted video featuring a live Yu, smoking a cigarette before ostensibly shooting himself[6]. Despite the questionable authenticity of the video, it sparked widespread debate among the crypto community.
In a purportedly scheduled Tuesday blog post, a supposedly deceased Yu dropped a bombshell - the inception of the "Legacoin," a meme coin concept dedicated to those who have passed[7]. The post was signed "LLJEFFY," hinting at the token's ticker symbol. As a result, the LLJEFFY token surged[1]. Investors, having little indication of the token's true intentions or origins, bought in en masse.
The meme coin craze wasn't the first of its kind[8]. Previous incidents include a dev immolating himself during a livestream, causing the token to soar in value, and another tragic hoax involving a fake death following a fentanyl overdose[8]. In late 2024, a user even claimed to have hanged himself on a livestream, promoting his token[8]. These macabre trends raised ethical questions amongst users despite the financial gains.
The jig was eventually up when investors discovered that the LLJEFFY wallet was still active, diligently buying tokens[7]. In a shocking twist, the token's value plummeted 86.8%, crashing to a market cap of just $13.8 million[1].
The enigmatic Jeffy Yu remains conspicuously silent, avoiding any questions about his intentions or the whereabouts of the yo-yoing LLJEFFY token[7]. The crypto community remains cautious and under the ever-watchful eye of the sleuths within, as the saga of LLJEFFY continues to unfold.
[1] Decrypt's Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. (2025). Scene A: the Token that Tanked Amid Fake Death Rumors.[2] Decrypt's Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. (2025). Scene A: the Token that Tanked Amid Fake Death Rumors.[3] Decrypt's Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. (2025). Scene A: the Token that Tanked Amid Fake Death Rumors.[4] Decrypt's Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. (2025). Scene A: the Token that Tanked Amid Fake Death Rumors.[5] San Francisco Chronicle. (n.d.). Deaths reported by name, address, or in the last 180 days.[6] Decrypt's Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. (2025). Scene A: the Token that Tanked Amid Fake Death Rumors.[7] Decrypt's Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. (2025). Scene A: the Token that Tanked Amid Fake Death Rumors.[8] Decrypt's Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. (2025). Scene A: the Token that Tanked Amid Fake Death Rumors.
- The Solana token, LLJEFFY, was bought in mass by investors, driven largely by the crypto community's belief in Jeffy Yu, the brains behind Zerebro.
- The LLJEFFY token surged following a supposed posthumous announcement from Jeffy Yu about the inception of the "Legacoin."
- The crypto world was shaken by a false report of Jeffy Yu's demise, sparking a dramatic rise in the value of LLJEFFY token.
- The obituary that fueled the rumor of Jeffy Yu's death was later revealed to be a deception.
- The crypto community continues to be cautious, under the watchful eye of sleuths within, as the saga of LLJEFFY unfolds.
- Previous crypto trends have involves meme coins and tragic hoaxes, raising ethical questions amidst financial gains.
- The LLCJEFFY wallet, which continued to buy tokens, played a crucial role in exposing the token's erratic market behavior.
- The scene of a live Jeffy Yu smoking a cigarette before ostensibly shooting himself came to light after a video was deleted.
- The newsletter and general-news outlets like Decrypt's Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub, and the San Francisco Chronicle, have reported extensively on the LLJEFFY token and the fraudulent death rumors surrounding Jeffy Yu.
