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Squid Game Tokens Is Back
The famed Squid game token has made a reappearance, with the token a reminder of bleaker times for many. The token was inspired by the hit South Korean Netflix series, with the second season released on the 26th of December 2024.
The Squid Token fist gained prominence in 2021 as the play-to-earn cryptocurrency had a surge in value due to the shows popularity. There was no affiliation with Netflix or the series creators but that did not stop the token's value skyrocketing over 75,000% at its peak. It price reached a whopping $2,861 per token, but like so many projects, it was a short lived hype and ended up as one of the most famous rug pulls in crypto. Squid's value dropped to nearly zero within minutes and many investors were left trapped with substantial losses and worthless tokens.
The opportunistic project exploited pop culture phenomena at the time to lure unsuspecting investors and although it was a horrible experience for many (similar in ways to the show lol) the release of the second season of the TV show on Netflix has created a new interest in whether or not a similar trend could re-emerge. Mati Greenspan, founder of Quantum Economics, stated:
“Clearly, if Binance is investigating it for fraud, then it’s probably not a great investment. Another clue is that the project’s name is clearly an unsanctioned ripoff of the popular Netflix show, a remarkable show of bad faith by the tokens creators. Investing in tokens can be extremely risky but sometimes quite lucrative if you know what to look for. Investors should research the projects team.”
Given the popularity of meme tokens over the past number of years, it is no surprise that an abundance of SQUID token variations have appeared of late. The meme coin hype train has always been considered a risky and dangerous business, and this is no different, but there is of course the potential for lucrative rewards for those investors who manage to time the market correctly. Avi Iluz, CEO of Gems Trade, stated:
“Investors are returning to the SQUID token largely due to its hype and thematic appeal, driven by speculation for quick profits and the fear of missing out (FOMO), despite its troubled history.”
The market has been flooded with these new Squid Games tokens, but many community members have warned that these tokens may be scams or rug pulls. Blockchain security firm PeckShield alerted community members of Squid Game tokens that they deemed fraudulent and noted that these scam tokens are circulating in the wild.
They went on to note that one token deployed on Base had its deployer as its largest holder. Information like this is key as it is a clear sign of a potential rug pull. The token has since dropped in value by 99%. There are also accounts promoting their tokens on 'X' but buyers should beware as many of the top holders for the Squid Game token all “look the same.” Basically this would indicate that the tokens are distributed to a few people who may potentially dump the tokens once other people buy in. Beware of posts such as the one below, which are promising riches but in reality, it is more than likely just another scam.
https://x.com/Official_SGT2/status/1872001400512860455
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Peace. CryptoGod-1.
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