Chillguy's Price Decline Due to Copycat Claims

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

The meme coin Chillguy faced a sharp price drop due to potential plagiarism of its mascot.

Is Chillguy Copied From Thailand?

CHILLGUY has been making waves in the crypto world, with its mascot 'Just a Chill Guy' winning over the internet public. However, recent plagiarism allegations have surfaced. A Reddit user posted an image from a Thai booklet featuring a character called RELAXBOY. The image closely resembles CHILLGUY, sparking debates of potential copying. Users claim the booklet is at least six years old, if not older.

Legal and Social Media Drama

Philip Banks, who claims to have created the original 'Just a Chill Guy' meme, has already voiced his displeasure with the meme's use in promotions and crypto projects, including CHILLGUY. Now, new plagiarism claims have added more pressure. Some users suggest that the booklet reference could be AI-fabricated to spark interest in the token, but the debates have already led to increased selling pressure, causing a drop in the token's market value.

ChillGuy Market Impact

As of today, CHILLGUY’s price has fallen to $0.1732, down 16.6% in the past 24 hours, with a market cap of $173.58 million. At its peak, CHILLGUY had a market value of $650 million. However, the new plagiarism claims have raised questions about the token's future.

The plagiarism controversy surrounding CHILLGUY could significantly influence its market destiny in the future. Despite being a popular meme coin, such uncertainty makes it vulnerable to price fluctuations and might affect its continued success.

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