Lookonchain APP

App Store

The Rise and Fall of Ben.eth: From Memecoin Mania to Disappearance

StarPlatinum
/1 days ago
Ben.eth went from a small NFT influencer to raising millions during the 2023 memecoin boom with $BEN, $PSYOP, and $LOYAL. Backed by BitBoy and hyped by rumors of Andrew Tate, his projects crashed, lawsuits followed, and he vanished—identity still unknown.

This guy extracted millions in a deep bear market

Gained the attention of Andrew Tate.
Got sued for tens of millions.

And disappeared out of nowhere.

Who was Ben.eth?

Ben’s story starts during the 2023 memecoin mania

Kicked off by the PEPE pump.

He was a small NFT influencer with 15,000 followers.

But getting in early on PEPE made him money

And gave him a dangerous idea.

He launched his own token, a PEPE copy called $BEN.

At first, it had low volume.

Then BitBoy started talking about it

That brought massive attention to Ben.eth.

And it was just the beginning.

After $BEN took off

The new influencer launched another token: 

A presale called $PSYOP.

It blew up.

Ben.eth raised $7 million in less than 72 hours.

The launch of PSYOP promised rewards for BEN holders.

Hype exploded. 
Even Andrew Tate got involved.

Rumors said he was behind the token too.

Tate made a statement saying he’d never support a memecoin (a lie).

The token crashed.

But this wasn’t the end for Ben.

For his third token, Ben.eth launched LOYAL.

He promised PSYOP holders more rewards.

BitBoy backed it again, saying it would power a new memecoin DEX.

But just like before

The token crashed.

Just hours after LOYAL crashed,

Ben.eth launched a new NFT collection called ORANGE.

10,000 supply. 0.1 ETH mint.

His followers bought 9,000 NFTs within hours.

It sold out fast

But once again, it was a scam.

Ben also promoted a scam token called DAVE 

All of this led to a lawsuit.

Shortly after, his account got suspended and he vanished.

But what about his real identity?

Ben’s identity was shared in a few posts

One said his real name was Blake (not even Ben)

Pauly later doxxed him without solid proofs

No one really knows who Ben is.

Do you think he’s still out there?

Relevant content
Why is Bonk winning?

PumpFun, once the fastest-growing crypto app and memecoin king, has been overtaken by BonkFun. Through creator-focused incentives, community-driven campaigns, daily BONK burns, and strong human leadership, BonkFun captured volume, mindshare, and market dominance.

Adam/1 hours ago

Uncovering the Wallet Network Behind Faze Banks’ Token Scandals

A network of wallets linked to Faze Banks was found buying tokens like $MLG and $LIBRA before promotion, controlling supply and cashing out after marketing pumps. Evidence shows coordinated accumulation, sales, and Coinbase cashouts.

dethective/2 days ago

Bitcoin’s Long-Term Security Challenge: What Happens After the 21M Cap?

99% of BTC will be mined by 2040, leaving miners reliant on transaction fees. With current fees covering just 7% of costs, Bitcoin faces tough questions on security and incentives post-halving. Can it stay secure without changing its rules?

Leshka.eth/3 days ago

A Decade of Bitcoin Supply Just Rotated—And the Market Barely Flinched

A Satoshi-era whale sold 80,000 BTC ($9B) through Galaxy Digital with barely a 3.5% dip. This historic holder rotation moved decade-old coins to institutional hands, tightening supply and signaling a new phase for Bitcoin’s price discovery.

Swan/3 days ago

#Bitcoin – Short-Term Bullish Targets at $133K-$140K as Market Prepares for Next Leg Up

Bitcoin shows signs of a short-term downtrend reversal after a strong bounce at $114,700. With supports at $112K and resistances at $121K-$123.25K, targets of $133K-$140K are expected soon. Mid-term top likely in Q4 before a bear market, but long-term outlook remains highly bullish.

Mr. Wall Street/4 days ago

$BTC Sunday Update: Range-Bound Market With Key Liquidation Clusters in Play

Bitcoin remains range-bound between key liquidation clusters at $121k–$120k and $114.5k–$113.6k. While an upside move to the top cluster is possible first, the $113.8k level and unfilled CME gap at $114.3k suggest the downside cluster is the mid-term target.

CrypNuevo/4 days ago