By 2021, he has become one of the most influential figures in the world of #cryptocurrency.
Then came the collapse of the FTX platform, this event almost destroyed it completely.
Here's the little-known story of his comeback:
(And how he accidentally created the first famous meme coin.)
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> In 2012, Kobe was just another guy betting on Bitcoin.
> It was not a financial revolution as we know it today.
Rather, it was a bold and unusual experiment.
>< Kobe knew there was something special about her...
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○ In 2014, Kobe and his friend launched Maxcoin.
◇ It is a currency named after Maxcoin (who later became a Bitcoin advisor to the President of El Salvador, by the way).
It was one of the first celebrity-linked currencies before the concept of#memecoincame into existence.
(Well, except for #DOGE.)
<> But it didn't last long...
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<>When the market hit the downturn, Maxcoin faded along with most altcoins.
• But at least it taught Kobe an important lesson:
▪︎Cryptocurrencies aren’t just about technology or trading; they’re about stories, memes, and communities.
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<> After his experience with MaxCoin, Kobe returned to the tech industry (working at companies like CYOA, Enki, and Monzo).
<> Even in the midst of his corporate work, the world of cryptocurrencies never left his mind.
<> In 2020, he posted a legendary tweet that kicked off the bull market:
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<> In 2021, Kobe contributed to the growth of the Lido project.
(Largest DeFi protocol by value locked (TVL)).
◇ He has become one of the most followed and respected voices in the field.
>< So he decided to launch the UpOnly podcast.
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□ Kobe and co-host Ledger have hosted some of the biggest names in crypto, including Vitalik Buterin and Michael Saylor.
> The UpOnly podcast has become a must-listen for anyone who wants to keep up with the latest developments in the world of cryptocurrencies. Subscribe to it.
> Then Kobe made history again...
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>Kobe started exposing the bad guys.
>One of his tweets led to an SEC investigation into Coinbase employees.
Three of them were arrested, and one of them faces a two-year prison sentence.
> Things were finally going well for Kobe, but fate had other plans...
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● In 2022, cryptocurrencies experienced a series of catastrophic events, starting with the collapse of Terra LUNA, followed by Voyager, Celsius, and finally FTX.
>It wasn't just another market crash.
But everyone felt like it was the end.
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¤ The collapse of FTX had a special and painful impact.
¤Kobe had previously partnered with them as a sponsor of the UpOnly podcast.
¤ When the truth about FTX came out, he immediately severed ties with them, and used his platform to help expose the chaos left behind by their collapse.
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>But Kobe needed a break, some believe.
>The podcast is paused.
>He took almost a full year off the scene.
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● But now, Kobe is finally back.
>< Launched the "Echo" project, a kind of venture capital for ordinary people, and basically a crowdfunding platform.
He started tweeting at a much higher rate.
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<> It looks like the UpOnly podcast might be back too.
It didn't take long for reckless traders to take advantage of this opportunity...
They created a currency called Meem. I advise you to stay away from it because it was not announced in the first place.
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Today, Kobe remains a pivotal figure in the cryptocurrency world.
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