The Ethereum layer-2 solution, Blast, has proven itself as not just a robust platform for decentralized finance but also a lucrative spot for earning substantial sums through social media interactions. Recently, a Twitter user known as Punk9059, a well-regarded figure in the crypto community, shared how he made over $100,000 from just two tweets related to the Pacmoon meme coin.
Punk9059, whose real identity remains concealed behind his pseudonym, tweeted about his unexpected financial gain from engagements tied to the Blast network’s meme coin, Pacmoon. “I got paid over $100k for two tweets,” he expressed, highlighting the unpredictability and potential windfall from social media activities within the crypto space.
Pacmoon, a token inspired by the iconic Pac-Man game, capitalizes on the nostalgia and visual appeal of the arcade classic to engage its community. It encourages participation and interaction by rewarding users with tokens for sharing content relevant to the meme coin. This model has proven effective, as evidenced by Punk9059’s lucrative experience.
The substantial earnings stemmed from a tweet made on February 28, announcing a free airdrop of Pacmoon tokens to stakeholders of the Blast network. The tweet included Punk9059’s referral code and quickly went viral, further amplified by a fortunate error when Frank DeGods, another prominent crypto figure, mistakenly shared Punk9059’s referral code instead of his own.
This mix-up not only heightened the tweet’s reach but also significantly boosted Punk9059’s token gain due to increased referrals and views. He humorously acknowledged the mistake by giving Frank DeGods $50 as a token of gratitude, an event which itself became a viral moment.
As a result of these social media interactions, Punk9059 accumulated over 1 million PAC tokens, amounting to $168,370 at the time and rising to about $218,000 with the recent increase in PAC’s value. This story not only underscores the financial potential of meme coins and social media within the crypto ecosystem but also highlights the communal and somewhat serendipitous nature of these earnings.
Punk9059’s experience is a testament to the power of community engagement and the unexpected opportunities that can arise from it, particularly in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency. As he puts it, the situation was a win not just for him but for his followers who acted on the tweets and registered, illustrating the shared benefits that can emerge from active participation in the crypto community.