From Cointelegraph

May 10, 2025 09:00 AM:

After being hacked and data leaked, 4chan was believed to be done for. But less than two weeks later, the imageboard was back, stating no other website could replace it. 4chan has influenced memes, conspiracy theories, political movements, and even crypto, with /Biz/ being the hub for sharing altcoin alpha and coordinating token campaigns.

4chan’s /Biz/ is known for prophecies and inside info leaks. Users have predicted Bitcoin prices and major market movements. Some prophecies have been accurate, such as China’s crypto transaction ban prediction. The imageboard also spread fake news about Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin and sparked a crash in Ether’s market cap.

Chainlink’s success began with the LINK Marines shilling campaign on 4chan’s /Biz/. Influential figures like “AssBlaster” shared insider info that led to Chainlink’s massive rally in 2020 and 2021. Mechanism Capital’s co-founder declared 4chan as the largest market driver in crypto, surpassing China and institutional funds. Chainlink hit an all-time high of $49.54 in 2021.

Pepe the Frog, originally a meme not from 4chan, became associated with it. Chainlink’s success led to a Pepe NFT craze in 2021. The meme evolved into its own token, Pepe, which soared in value in 2024. Other 4chan memes like Mog Coin also saw significant price increases. Phrases like “we’re all gonna make it” and WAGMI were popularized on 4chan and made their way into crypto culture.

Despite the rise of platforms like Telegram and X, 4chan remains a cultural powerhouse. It continues to influence crypto culture and markets, showcasing its impact on the industry. With 4chan back online, its influence is set to continue as long as it can avoid being taken down permanently.

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