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Do you remember the incident involving Nikolai Mushegian? It shocked the crypto community a few years ago. This co-founder of MakerDAO suddenly went missing in Puerto Rico at the end of October 2022 and was later found at Condado Beach. He was only 29 years old at the time, and the way the whole event unfolded was very bizarre.
What’s most unsettling are the last tweets he posted. Nikolai Mushegian claimed that intelligence agencies and certain forces were targeting him, involving accusations of trafficking and extortion. A few hours later, he was found. The official statement was drowning, and that beach is indeed known for dangerous currents, with past drowning incidents. The autopsy report showed a small wound on his head but no other obvious injuries.
That’s where the problem lies. Many people, including some big names in the crypto world, have questioned the timeline of the entire event. Friends of Nikolai Mushegian said he was very intelligent but also admitted he had been struggling with mental health issues. Some hinted it might have been suicide, but more people felt the situation was not that simple.
In the crypto community, conspiracy theories about Nikolai Mushegian’s death have never stopped. The focus of discussion has always been on the timing of those tweets and the true cause of death. Even now, the case remains a mystery, with a huge gap between the official conclusion and community suspicions. This reminds us to stay vigilant in this industry.