Jeffy Yu, the 22-year-old co-founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) crypto project Zerebro, is at the center of a growing controversy following reports that he may have faked his death.
Initially believed to have committed suicide, Yu’s alleged passing triggered a massive surge in his legacy meme coin, LLJEFFY token. It skyrocketed to a market cap of around $105 million. However, mounting evidence suggests Yu may still be alive and actively involved in cryptocurrency transactions.
The Rise and Fall of Legacoin: Jeffy Yu’s Alleged Death and $105 Million SurgeOn May 4, a video surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) purportedly showing Yu taking his own life during a livestream on the Pump.fun platform. This prompted widespread shock in the crypto community.
Heartbroken over the Zerebro dev's tragic loss. A reminder to check on each other—this space can be tough. Rest in peace.