But the real shocker? The most anticipated memecoin launch, RUGPULL, is allegedly a setup.
The mastermind is Christian Barker, aka Barkmeta. Let’s discover more about the barkmeta scam.
Who is Barkmeta?
Before diving into crypto, Barkmeta was just another fashion designer from a wealthy family—nothing too special. But in 2021, he jumped into the NFT craze and quickly became a major player in the crypto space.
1/ Christian Baker
Christian Barker (Barkmeta) was a fashion designer before
He was a regular guy from a rich family, but nothing special
In 2021 he entered crypto and dived into NFTs and Twitter content pic.twitter.com/t1cqjdEg13
— BLADE (@BladeDefi) February 23, 2025
Now, his X account boasts over 200,000 followers, where he posts crypto content daily. What many don’t know is that he’s also one of the biggest scammers on X.
The Setup: Kanye’s Memecoin Hype
When Kanye’s memecoin launch was first announced, Barkmeta hosted a Twitter Space hyping it up. He assured listeners that RUGPULL would be the biggest memecoin yet, promising easy money. But behind the scenes, it was all just a warm-up for an elaborate scam. During the live stream, Barkmeta acted strangely—dodging tough questions and making everyone uneasy. Meanwhile, one of his team members was followed by Kanye himself. Coincidence? Hardly.
— Bark (@barkmeta) February 22, 2025
Another red flag? As soon as rumors spread that Kanye had sold his account, his writing style completely changed. Suddenly, his X page was flooded with memecoin talk, warming up the audience. It was the only day Kanye’s posts were all about crypto. If that wasn’t enough proof, things got even shadier.
Source: BladeDeFi
Leaked Recording Exposes the Scam
A leaked recording from Barkmeta’s private channel revealed his scam crew discussing their next move. This group has been running scams since 2022, including the infamous $POX rug pull, which was also caught on tape. They’ve stolen millions in crypto and walked away without consequences.
Leaked audio from @barkmediax from a private discord call
Seed phrases stolen and wallets drained after locking
Coward moves
They are known for mass reporting and getting accounts shut down so save this video
I’m in Cincinnati if you looking 😎
This is the real @monkeypoxsol… pic.twitter.com/lLfl4OdXTD
— Melvin (@melvinthemev) December 24, 2024
In 2023, Barkmeta launched DeFiApes NFTs alongside Machi Big Brother and Shillin Villain. The project raised over 22,000 ETH (worth $40M+ at the time), only for them to crash the price and abandon ship. Investors lost over 90% of their money while Barkmeta’s team cashed out.
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