Crypto User Burns $7M in Ethereum to Protest 'Mind Control' by Brain Chips

In Brief:

A programmer named Hu Lezhi burned $1.65M in ETH and donated nearly $2M to protest alleged "brain-control organizations."

He inscribed messages on the blockchain, accusing hedge funds of using "brain-computer weapons" to manipulate people.

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A crypto user identifying as Hu Lezhi has burned and donated around $7 million worth of Ethereum, claiming he has been monitored and manipulated by a "brain-control organization" since birth. Of this, 603 ETH ($1.65M) was permanently removed from circulation, while over 700 ETH ($2M) was donated to WikiLeaks and other wallets.

Lezhi inscribed various messages on-chain, accusing Chinese hedge fund executives of using "brain-computer weapons" to control employees. His claims sparked mixed reactions, with some expressing concern while others attempted to solicit ETH from him.

His final message, sent on February 17, stated that he had "decided to leave this world," leaving behind a cryptic warning about digital enslavement.

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