The creator of the popular 'Just a chill guy' meme expresses dissatisfaction with the use of his art in crypto projects and warns of potential legal actions.
Launch of CHILLGUY token on Solana
On November 15, a Just a chill guy (CHILLGUY) token was launched in the Solana network. The memecoin quickly gained popularity, reaching a peak market capitalization of $580 million. As of press time, it trades at $0.4 with a market cap of $400 million.
Meme creator's reaction to the use of his art
On November 21, the artist known as 'PhillipBankss' on X stated that he copyrighted the 'Chill Guy' meme character. He declared his intent to take action against commercial uses of his character without permission. The artist emphasized that he does not endorse or consent to the use of his art in crypto initiatives.
Community's response to creator's statement
Community members expressed surprise at the meme creator's threats and noted that legal actions against anonymous and decentralized tokens might be challenging. Some believe the memecoin would remain on the blockchain regardless of the artist's actions. Meanwhile, there is support for the artist possibly capitalizing on the trend through NFTs.
The 'Just a chill guy' meme creator faces a challenging situation where his art is used in crypto projects without his knowledge. Despite legal threats, the community remains skeptical about their feasibility.
