This morning, I was shocked to see a number of cryptocurrency Twitter accounts being suspended, particularly the official and community accounts related to GMGN, such as @gmgnai, @Wolfy_XBT, @0xCryptoWizard, and @ElizaOS have all been suspended. The reason is unknown, but GMGN's official team is actively contacting X for restoration.
⸻ What we know 👀
1/ This wave of suspensions affects not only GMGN but also several meme/web3/AI Agent accounts. What rule did Twitter trigger? The investigation is still ongoing.
2/ GMGN founder Haze has stated via Telegram that the official team is working hard to communicate for account restoration, and operations are unaffected.
3/ What to do if your account is suspended?
• First, confirm whether you received an official notice or reason for the ban.
• Prepare proof of account ownership: registration email, screenshots of historical tweets, multi-factor authentication, etc.
• Immediately contact X support, attaching the appeal form and evidence.
4/ **If the project is hijacked, the consequences are even more severe!** Once a scam link is released, it could instantly lead to a loss of funds. Therefore, it is essential to practice the "rescue process under account loss control" in advance.
⸻ Cryptocurrency Safety Guidelines - Fire Drill in Crypto 👀
5/ 🔑 Regular fire drills in the crypto space:
• Create a contact list: X support, community managers, core team members.
• Clearly outline folders: including login information, registration email, bound phone/2FA, identification documents.
• Define roles: Who is responsible for appeals? Who speaks in the community? Who handles backup deployment?
• Practice cold startups: quickly switch to backup accounts during a suspension and simultaneously release an official statement.
6/ Technical protections are also crucial:
• Enable Google Authenticator, multi-signature, and IP whitelisting.
• As GMGN has continuously optimized security measures in recent months, such as diverse login methods and whitelist mechanisms.
• It is recommended that all team members set up MFA; even if personal accounts are compromised, it can effectively isolate chain crises.
7/ What should general users do?
• If your own account is suspended, provide backup email and community management credentials during the appeal.
• Regularly back up important conversations and interaction records.
• Monitor official channels (like TG groups, Discord) to confirm the source of authentication messages.
8/ The most important point:
"It's not about worrying when the fire comes; it's about anticipating fire scenarios and practicing how to extinguish the fire afterward."
Risks in the crypto space can arise at any moment; account security, response processes, and team coordination must be prepared in advance.
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📌 [Conclusion]
This GMGN incident reminds us again: security mechanisms must be established, response processes must be practiced, so that there is timely rescue when incidents occur. I hope everyone can quickly practice this set of "dry corpse separation + fire drill" to protect both life and funds!