[Blockchain Daily News] On August 24, 2025, the cryptocurrency industry staged yet another farcical drama. A decentralized finance project named 'RugPull Finance' stole $2 million from investors, and instead of disappearing, it airdropped a clearly sarcastic 'Apology NFT' to victims, boldly stating: 'Sorry Not Sorry. Dare you next time.'
▍Brazen 'Rug Pull Declaration'
According to victims, the RugPull Finance project previously claimed to be an innovative DeFi yield aggregator, promising annual yields of up to 2000%. After attracting a large amount of funds, the project team suddenly shut down the website, cleared social media, and executed a typical 'rug pull'.
But surprisingly, just hours after the rug pull, victims received a special NFT in their wallets. This NFT not only expressed no apology but also openly provoked investors with the text 'Sorry Not Sorry. I dare you next time.' and a smiling emoji.
▍'Apology NFT' unexpectedly becomes popular, price soars to 0.5ETH
Even more astonishingly, this 'Apology NFT', which should represent shame, unexpectedly became popular on the OpenSea platform, with prices soaring to 0.5ETH (approximately 1000 USD). Some collectors believe this NFT has 'historical commemorative value', and some even established an NFT collection named 'RugPull Museum' to collect 'artifacts' from such scam projects.
'This might be the most audacious memorial of a rug pull in crypto history,' said a collector who purchased the NFT for 0.3ETH, 'It perfectly records the dark side of the DeFi space and has special warning value.'
▍Experts warn of potential risks
Blockchain security experts have issued warnings about this phenomenon: 'This 'Apology NFT' is likely a bait for a second scam. Hackers may implant malicious code through the NFT contract to further steal user assets.'
Currently, OpenSea has marked the NFT as 'suspicious content', but it has not been delisted, citing that 'the community has the right to determine its value'. This decision has sparked heated discussions in the crypto community about platform responsibility.
▍Netizens discuss: Anger and sarcasm coexist
The incident sparked heated discussions on social media:
- 'At least the project team is honest; the name is RugPull, would you still dare to invest?'
- 'I suggest the SEC classify this NFT as a security, then they can sue them.'
- 'Next time they issue a token, I will definitely buy it, this team is too good at creating chaos...'
As of now, the RugPull Finance team has yet to appear, and the trading popularity of the 'Apology NFT' continues. This incident once again highlights the high risk of cryptocurrency investments and showcases the unique dark humor of this industry.
[Disclaimer] This article does not constitute any investment advice. Cryptocurrency investment carries a high risk, and investors should make cautious decisions.
