Wei Dai's X account reportedly compromised, DMing crypto scam messages
NathanpmYoung · x · 2026-10-17
Wei Dai (cryptographer, creator of b-money) appears to have a compromised or impersonated X account sending crypto scam DMs. NathanpmYoung notes his LessWrong account still works for verification. AI community members warn against trusting any crypto-related messages from that account.
Related event: Crypto Pioneer Wei Dai's X Account Suspected Hacked(2 posts)→
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