Andrew Tate’s fake Solana-linked hackathon got shut down; Solana denies ties, warns devs to verify events and avoid scams.
Andrew Tate’s latest stunt got him into hot water again. He launched a “HACKATHON G-AI” event on X, promising over $1M in prizes and claiming partnerships with top venture firms. But, in his promo video, he threw Solana Foundation’s logo up there, making it look like they were backing the hackathon. Not cool.
Solana Foundation quickly shot down any connection with Tate’s event, calling out the misuse of their brand. Solana’s CMO, Akshay, went to X to clear the air. He warned people to “Do Your Own Research” and stay cautious. He made it clear that the Solana Foundation had zero involvement.
Tate’s reputation is already pretty messed up due to his controversial remarks and ongoing criminal investigations, and this incident just adds more fuel to the fire. The hackathon now looks really sus, and anyone interested in joining must double-check the details before getting involved.
In the end, this serves as a reminder to crypto fans and developers to be extra careful with events and promotions online. Don’t fall for fake partnerships or scams—always verify before jumping in.
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