Eric Trump denies father’s connection to rugged RTR memecoin

As a seasoned analyst with decades of experience in the financial markets and a keen observer of the intersection between politics and finance, I must say that the saga of “Restore The Republic” (RTR) is yet another reminder of why one should always approach new investments with caution, especially when they seem too good to be true.


Eric Trump, Donald Trump’s second son, refuted any claims tying the Trump family to a popular digital currency called “Restore The Republic.”

In a recurring pattern, yet another day has seen the disappointing collapse of a financial venture. The RTR token, reportedly linked to Donald Trump, has sent speculators reeling as its creators abruptly abandoned the project, causing chaos in the cryptocurrency market.

On August 8th, the token was introduced, and the dominant consensus pointed towards Kanpai Labs, an NFT venture, creating it as a memecoin resembling Donald Trump. Rapidly rising to a market capitalization of $150 million within just 12 hours was achieved primarily through intensive social media marketing efforts, which are commonly referred to as “shilling” in the web3 community.

In a matter of minutes, it appears that the value plummeted to less than $10 million, a suspected rug pull incident on the Solana (SOL) blockchain. This sudden drop occurred around the same time as RTR’s rapid decline and Eric Trump’s denial on X post about his father’s alleged involvement.

This is absolutely false

— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 8, 2024

During this period, a number of meme-based cryptocurrencies connected to Donald Trump have been introduced. This coincides with the growing overlap between American politics and digital currencies. Unfortunately, many of these coins have experienced a significant decline, much like numerous other meme-coins in 2021.

It’s anticipated that Trump will unveil a significant announcement, possibly concerning a tangible business project in the real world, according to recent cryptocurrency reports. Amidst the ongoing situation, Donald Trump Jr. advised crypto investors to remain cautious against fraudsters. He emphasized that only the Trump family would disclose any legitimate investment opportunities related to a Donald Trump-backed cryptocurrency.

As someone who has been deeply involved in the crypto world for quite some time now, I must say that it’s truly astonishing to witness the enthusiasm and excitement surrounding the embracement of Trump by the community. It’s a testament to the power of influence and the potential of blockchain technology to bring together diverse groups of people around shared interests. However, I would be remiss not to caution fellow enthusiasts about the proliferation of fake tokens claiming affiliation with the Trump project. With my years of experience in this field, I can attest to the fact that such scams are all too common and it’s essential to stay vigilant.

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) August 8, 2024

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2024-08-08 21:58