Base Co-Founder Jesse Pollak X Account Hacked for BASEMEME Scam Token Promotion
Jesse Pollak reported his X account was accessed via a third-party app to promote the BASEMEME token before regaining control.
Jesse Pollak stated that his X account was compromised through a third-party app and used to post promotions for the BASEMEME token.
The deleted posts described BASEMEME as the first meme coin with real utility and included a link to o1.exchange along with a contract address.
Pollak deleted the posts, removed third-party app connections, and regained full control of the account.
Remaining unknowns
The BASEMEME token reached a reported market value of $257,000 following the posts.
The method of the initial compromise and any potential exposure to the broader Base ecosystem remain undisclosed.
No information has been provided on the reach of the promotion or any resulting user losses.