Anonymous makes numerous allegations against Yuga Labs and its Bored Ape Yach...

Anonymous makes numerous allegations against Yuga Labs and its Bored Ape Yach...

The Internet hacktivist group called on high-profile celebrities and big brands to speak up and take a stand. On Sept 26, internet hacktivist group Anonymous released a video addressing blockchain technology company Yuga Labs and its NFT-driven social club, Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC).The group's statement included a laundry list of allegations regarding Yuga Lab's alleged use of esoteric symbolism in BAYC's art — which Anonymous believes shows the company's support for numerous controversial subjects, such as Nazism, racism, simianization, and pedophilia.The hacktivist group alleged that,....


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