Crypto Influencer Scandal: 200+ Shillers Exposed for Secret Paid Promotions

A bombshell leak Monday morning sent shockwaves through crypto Twitter when investigator ZachXBT published screenshots revealing the hidden economy of influencer promotions. The leaked document exposed over 200 crypto personalities charging anywhere from $1,500 to a staggering $60,000 for promotional posts - with virtually none disclosing they were paid advertisements.

“I only saw fewer than 5 accounts actually disclose these were ads,” Zach noted after confirming that over 160 of these influencers accepted payment for their “endorsements.”

The leak feels like pulling back the curtain on a massive deception. What many followers believe are genuine recommendations turn out to be nothing more than purchased opinions with price tags attached.

The document meticulously detailed each influencer’s X handle, pricing structure, and wallet addresses - organized into three tiers of influence. The top-tier names command truly eye-watering sums. Atity topped the list at $60,000 for a single post, with Sibeleth not far behind at $40,000 per endorsement. Their Solana wallet addresses were plainly listed, making their payoffs completely traceable.

I’m particularly disturbed by influencers like Eddy, who charged $2,000 per tweet in a six-tweet package, and MediaGiratfes demanding $5,000 per post. These aren’t small amounts - they’re life-changing sums for many followers who trust these voices.

Mid-tier shillers weren’t much better. Names like Otrew ($4,750 for two videos), NotEezzy ($4,000 per post), and RealPabloHeman ($3,600 for three tweets) populate the extensive list. Even the lowest tier players like CryptoCradle and Web3Daily charged $1,800 for their services.

What’s most revealing is the complete transparency with which these influencers provided their wallet addresses. They weren’t even trying to hide where the money went - they just assumed nobody would ever find out about the arrangements.

The casual way these influencers sell their “opinions” without disclosure speaks volumes about the ethics in this space. While their followers believe they’re getting honest analysis, they’re actually consuming paid advertisements disguised as genuine enthusiasm.

This leak doesn’t just expose a few bad actors - it reveals a systemic problem where influence is simply another commodity to be bought and sold, regardless of the consequences for trusting followers who make financial decisions based on these “recommendations.”