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Do you remember that case? Nikolai Mushegian, a co-founder of MakerDAO, a highly prominent figure in the crypto world, was found dead a few years ago on Condado Beach in Puerto Rico. At the time, it sparked quite a bit of discussion within the community.
The incident happened very mysteriously. Hours before his death, he posted a series of tweets claiming that agencies like the CIA and Mossad were planning something, and mentioning human trafficking and extortion. The tone of the tweets sounded urgent, as if warning about something. Not long after, this 29-year-old genius was found on the beach.
The official conclusion was drowning. The police said the beach is known for dangerous currents, and there have been multiple drowning incidents in the past. He had a small wound on his head but no other obvious injuries. On the surface, there seemed to be no signs of human intervention.
But that’s the problem — many people feel the timing is too coincidental. Those who knew him say Nikolai was a genius-level individual, but also admit he had struggled with mental health issues. Some industry insiders, like crypto billionaire Brock Pierce, hinted that it could have been a suicide. But others have questioned the circumstances of the entire event.
To this day, the cause of Nikolai Mushegian’s death remains a mystery in the crypto community. Some have delved into the timeline of those tweets, while others doubt the thoroughness of the official investigation. What is the truth? Or has it just become an unsolved enigma in the crypto world?