Crypto Hack: Solana Co-Founder’s Credentials Leaked With 40 BTC Demand

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Shocking Crypto Caper: Solana’s Raj Gokal Gets Hacked by Migos! 😱💰

In a plot twist that could only be described as a cosmic joke, sensitive data and credentials of Solana’s co-founder, Raj Gokal, have been leaked. And where did this delightful breach of privacy occur? Why, through the Instagram account of the hip-hop group Migos, of course! Because nothing says “high-stakes crypto drama” quite like a compromised account of a popular music group. 🎤

Now, let’s talk numbers, shall we? Gokal’s credentials were shared alongside some rather eye-catching stats:

  • SOL: $150.7
  • 24h volatility: 2.6%
  • Market cap: $78.04 B
  • Vol. 24h: $3.80 B

But wait, there’s more! The hackers, in a fit of creativity, decided to post at least seven images on Migos’ account, which boasts a staggering 13 million followers. Because why not target high-profile accounts to promote meme coins or execute rug pulls? It’s practically a rite of passage in the crypto world! 🎉

In a move that can only be described as audacious, the hackers demanded 40 Bitcoin from Gokal. Yes, you heard that right—40 Bitcoin! That’s a cool BTC: $96,611. And just in case you were wondering:

  • 24h volatility: 2.1%
  • Market cap: $1.92 T
  • Vol. 24h: $29.09 B

One of the captions accompanying the posts read, “You should’ve paid the 40 BTC.” Because nothing says “I’m a professional hacker” quite like a passive-aggressive caption! Another image featured Gokal holding his passport, with the caption, “It was only 40 BTC… should’ve paid.” Oh, the irony! 😂

Some of the posts included sensitive personal information, such as phone numbers and email addresses. In a particularly charming move, the hackers revealed Gokal’s personal number, encouraging followers to spam him. Because who doesn’t love a good spam attack? And let’s not forget the mysterious “Arvind” who made a cameo in one of the posts. Who is he? The world may never know! 🤔

The compromised posts were live for a whopping 90 minutes before Meta swooped in like a superhero, restoring control of the account and removing the content. Alongside the leaked images, the hackers had also modified Migos’ Instagram bio to promote a meme coin. Because, of course, that’s what you do when you’re committing cybercrime! 🦸‍♂️

Here’s How Solana Founder’s Account Was Hacked

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT weighed in on the incident, speculating that Gokal’s personal accounts were likely compromised using social engineering techniques. He noted:

“They tried to extort him for funds with the PII obtained. Guess he didn’t pay, so they started trolling and posted it after they compromised Migos’ Instagram account today.”

Thanks for actually blurring the personal info, unlike every other account on CT. It seems Raj’s personal accounts were social engineered, and they tried to extort him for funds with the PII obtained. Guess he didn’t pay, so they started trolling and posted it after they compromised…

— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) May 27, 2025

In a twist of fate, Gokal had previously warned that he was a target for hackers, who have been trying to break into his accounts. “Attackers have been trying to take control of my email, social media, Google, Apple, etc. this past week. If you see anything suspect (token launch, soliciting funds, etc.), that means they got through. Be careful out there,” he said. Wise words, indeed! 🧐

Attackers have been trying to take control of my email, social media, Google, Apple, etc. this past week. If you see anything suspect (token launch, soliciting funds, etc.), that means they got through.

Be careful out there.

— raj 🖤 (@rajgokal) May 20, 2025

The leaked images appeared to resemble Know Your Customer (KYC) verification files, raising concerns about a potential connection to the recent Coinbase data breach. However, there’s no concrete evidence that proves the potential links between the two incidents. But hey, in the world of crypto, anything is possible! 🚀

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2025-05-27 19:53