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OpenSea admits employee was front-running featured NFTs + Goldbelly CEO Joe Ariel on food e-commerce | E1283

Sep 15, 2021
Joe Ariel, CEO of Goldbelly, shares his journey in the booming food e-commerce market, connecting food lovers with local delicacies across the U.S. He discusses the challenges of operating in a non-traditional space and the importance of culinary experiences in creating emotional connections. The conversation also touches on the evolution of food tech and the logistics involved in delivering regional dishes. Additionally, the show addresses the serious ethical implications of insider trading at NFT platform OpenSea, raising questions about regulatory oversight.
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ANECDOTE

OpenSea Insider Trading

  • OpenSea admitted an employee front-ran NFT drops using a secret Ethereum account.
  • This employee allegedly bought Cyberpunk #3501 for $40,000 and flipped NFTs for 10x profit.
INSIGHT

Call for Investigation

  • The Department of Justice and SEC should investigate OpenSea.
  • This incident highlights how easily NFTs can be manipulated for personal profit.
ADVICE

NFT Manipulation

  • Be wary of NFT projects with artificial hype or sudden price surges.
  • This could indicate insider trading and market manipulation, leaving you as the bag holder.
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