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The launch of Slerf (SLERF), a memecoin based on Solana, took a surprising turn when a purported $10 million mishap occurred, leading to speculation about whether it was a genuine mistake or a calculated marketing ploy.
On March 18, the Slerf project gained significant attention after its developer claimed to have accidentally burned a pre-sale allocation of 53,000 Solana (SOL) tokens intended for early investors. The initial reaction was one of shock, with the developer's posts on social media oscillating between apologies and amazement as trading volumes surged to over $2 billion shortly after the incident.
However, skepticism emerged as some observers questioned the authenticity of the mishap. Solana community developer Gary Henderson raised concerns about suspicious trades surrounding the burn event, pointing to activity in the Slerf creator's wallet that suggested a deliberate removal of funds from the liquidity pool just before the burn occurred.
Henderson's observations were supported by Laurence Day, creator of Wildcat, who suggested that the burn might have been intentional to generate hype for the project. He pointed to significant trades made after the burn, implying that insiders could have profited from the ensuing frenzy.
In response to these accusations, the Slerf developer denied any intentional wrongdoing, attributing the burn to a "mindless misclick" during the process of burning the liquidity pool. Despite tearful apologies and explanations, doubts lingered regarding the true nature of the incident.
Regardless of the controversy, Slerf managed to capture substantial attention on social media and within the market, boasting an impressive $3.2 billion in trading volume within 24 hours and a market capitalization of $540 billion. However, it's worth noting the inherent risks associated with presales, as there's no guarantee of receiving tokens, making the fundraising model susceptible to scams and fraudulent activities.
In the last 72 hours alone, Solana memecoin projects raised over $100 million through presales, highlighting the allure of such ventures amidst the ongoing memecoin craze.
