Michaela
Summary: Why did Grok refuse to pick a winner for Crypto Rover’s giveaway?
Grok declined because blockchain investigator ZachXBT found evidence linking Crypto Rover to pump-and-dump schemes. The chatbot prioritized community safety over continuing the giveaway. Despite this, Rover has not responded and keeps promoting new giveaways.
xAI’s AI chatbot Grok has refused to pick a winner for Daan de Rover, known online as Crypto Rover, in a $1,000 Ethereum giveaway, citing blockchain investigator ZachXBT’s findings that link the influencer to alleged pump-and-dump schemes.
ZachXBT revealed screenshots of a recent exchange between Grok and Rover. In the interaction, Rover requested Grok to select a winner from contest participants who follow him. However, Grok declined to choose a winner, citing verified reports linking Rover to alleged pump-and-dump activities. The chatbot emphasized prioritizing community safety over proceeding with the giveaway.
Grok specifically referenced an investigation by blockchain analyst ZachXBT from February 2024, which alleged that Rover abandoned a project he had been paid to promote. The report also accused Rover of misleading his followers about his trading positions and promoting pump-and-dump schemes involving meme coins.
Rover was set to receive $10,000 and a portion of the project’s token supply as payment. However, according to ZachXBT’s investigation, Rover failed to deliver the agreed promotional content, later postponing it indefinitely by citing “better market conditions.” He also reportedly threatened legal action against the project’s team when they attempted to hold him accountable.
Furthermore, the blockchain investigator’s probe connected Rover’s wallet activity to token sales that generated approximately 40 ETH in profits, which were transferred to a Bybit deposit address linked to Rover.
The investigation further uncovered 10 newly created wallets, active during the same promotional period, that acquired nearly 9 percent of the token supply shortly before Rover finally posted about the asset. Following these events, the project’s team ceased all communication, with no updates after May 2023.
Rover has not publicly responded to Grok’s decision and statements. Despite this, he continues to promote additional giveaway campaigns.
As the crypto community watches closely, this episode serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges in maintaining transparency and trust within the space. It emphasizes the importance of due diligence for both influencers and their audiences in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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Michaela has no crypto positions and does not hold any crypto assets. This article is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. The Shib Magazine and The Shib Daily are the official media and publications of the Shiba Inu cryptocurrency project. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial adviser before making any investment decisions.
