That is true story
Written by: Seltmed
✨ Part 1: The Beginning - A Shiny Lie
In early 2024, a new platform called MetaTransaction appeared suddenly. It claimed to be running for over 4 years, yet there was no real proof. It came out of nowhere, but many people quickly started talking about it.
It used aggressive referral marketing, promising users daily profits and big returns for bringing others into the system. It looked fun and easy, and many beginners fell for it.
💡 Part 2: The Pressure and My Doubts
One day, while playing World of Warcraft with some friends, they suddenly sent me a message:
"There's a new trading app! MetaTransaction. Fast profits, daily gains. You have to try it."
But I immediately refused. I told them it looked shady and suspicious.
Instead of listening, they got upset. They thought I was jealous or negative. That was their first time trading, but they acted like professionals. They followed Telegram signals, entered with $1,000, hoping to make $10 a day.
They ignored my warning. They thought I was arrogant. I stayed quiet, thinking:
"Is this about money? Or trying to prove something?"
⚠️ Part 3: The Collapse - February 2025
Among my friends was one person with no trading knowledge. He trusted the project and invested a large amount.
Then it happened.
In February 2025, MetaTransaction shut down overnight, and all users lost their funds.
That friend didn’t tell me the full amount, but it was serious. He fell into a deep psychological and emotional breakdown. Even the friends who invited him abandoned him.
🔹 Why This Matters
This was not an isolated case.
In the first half of 2025 alone, over $2.1 billion was lost to crypto-related scams and hacks. (Source: Chainalysis, CertiK)
Projects like MetaTransaction rely on hype, greed, and ignorance. Once they trap enough people, they disappear.
🔎 Final Lessons
- Don’t follow hype blindly.
- Don’t trust people just because they sound confident.
- Learn before you invest.
- Avoid referral-based systems without real products.
"In crypto, greed is always punished. Awareness is your only protection."
I chose the path of awareness. Because truth is the first defense.
