Artizen shuts down after founder's strokes, match funding and cash prizes won't be paid out
devanshmehta · x · 2026-10-06
Artizen founder Rene announced the platform is ceasing operations after he suffered two strokes, saying he can only work a few foggy hours a day. Artifact sales will be paid out, but match funding and cash prizes will not be distributed, leaving many creators who counted on those funds in the lurch.
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