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Zerebro Founder Yu Alive, $1.5M in Tokens Moved Post-Suicide Report

Coin WorldFriday, May 9, 2025 1:16 am ET
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Jeffy Yu, the 22-year-old developer of Zerebro, who was reported to have committed suicide during a livestream on May 4, is reportedly alive and currently residing at his parents' house. This revelation comes from a San Francisco news outlet that claimed to have spoken with Yu outside his family home.

According to the report, Yu was seen wearing a T-shirt, shorts, flip-flops, and wire-rimmed glasses, which were similar to the attire he wore during the livestream. When approached by a reporter, Yu refused to discuss the suicide allegations or any potential financial benefits from the incident. Instead, he mentioned experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and asked the reporter to leave.

Initially, many believed Yu's suicide was genuine based on the reports that emerged on May 4. However, several pieces of information circulating on social media two days later led some to question the legitimacy of the suicide attempt. One piece of evidence was an unverified letter purportedly sent by Yu to an investor confirming that he hadn't died. Another piece of evidence included transfers from several crypto wallets owned by Yu after the alleged incident and the removal of his obituary from a memorial site.

According to blockchain analytics, wallets tied to Yu have moved around $1.5 million worth of Zerebro (ZEREBRO) tokens since the suicide incident. Some of these funds have been transferred to the same wallet address Yu used to create the so-called “Legacy Memecoin” — Legacoin (LLJEFFY). This activity strengthens the report that Yu is still alive.

Ask Aime: What's the truth behind Jeffy's reported suicide and the strange crypto moves?

Yu's AI-powered, content-focused Zerebro platform gained significant attention in late 2024, with the ZEREBRO token reaching a near $660 million market cap in January before declining to below $20 million around three months later. Currently, ZEREBRO has a valuation of $47.2 million, while several LLJEFFY tokens have achieved multimillion-dollar valuations across different blockchain networks.

Yu's claims of PTSD reflect a broader issue within the crypto industry: the increasing trend of harassment, violence, and threats. Yu mentioned in his apparent letter to a Zerebro investor that he has been in constant fear of robbery and physical harm due to his publicly known address. This trend has escalated in recent months, with numerous crypto-related physical attacks reported.

This incident highlights the need for greater security and support for individuals within the crypto community who face such threats. The crypto space has seen a rise in physical attacks, with over 150 incidents reported since 2014, and 46 of those occurring in the last 12 months alone. This underscores the importance of addressing the safety and well-being of those involved in the industry.

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ZestycloseAd7528
05/09
The crypto space needs to address its dark side. Harassment and threats have no place here.
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Charming_Raccoon4361
05/09
Zerebro drama feels like a wild meme stock play
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Progress_8
05/09
Zerebro's rollercoaster is wild. Who's holding for the long haul? 🚀
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josemartinlopez
05/09
Crypto's gone crazy, but safety first. Yu's PTSD is real, y'all.
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1802700037
05/09
@josemartinlopez Makes sense
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alvisanovari
05/09
PTSD in crypto? Time to show some empathy, folks.
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ImplementEither7716
05/09
$1.5M token move? Either brave or bonkers, no middle ground.
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birdflustocks
05/09
Jeffy's still alive? Guess it's a crypto soap opera. 🙃
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ProfessionalAd7510
05/09
@birdflustocks Whoa, what a bull run for drama! 🤣
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WorkingCareful7935
05/09
Zerebro's rollercoaster ride shows how hype dies fast. Don't get rekt, do your DD.
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pregizex
05/09
$1.5M in token moves post-"suicide"? Sounds like a setup for a big pump. Watch closely.
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Powerballs
05/09
Jeffy Yu's alive, but PTSD real. Crypto can be toxic. We need better support for devs.
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Anklebreakers10
05/09
Crypto's wild west vibes lead to real-life threats. Security and support are a must. 🚀
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Buffet_fromTemu
05/09
@Anklebreakers10 👌
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Outrageous-Lab2721
05/09
Holy!I successfully capitalized on the META stock's bearish trend, generating $156!
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