Normie, a memecoin project based on Coinbase’s native blockchain Base, recently announced the termination of an intern responsible for posting an offensive video on its official X account. The video, released on June 10, depicted a blue-skinned cartoon chef dancing with heavily exaggerated lips, sparking widespread criticism from the crypto community.
Apology and Explanation Follows Backlash
In response to the backlash, Normie issued a public apology and removed the video.
“We sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by the content. We are committed to ensuring that this does not happen again.”
Message from Team Normie
Critics questioned the accountability within Normie’s team, pointing out potential oversight issues.
“How is this the intern’s fault? Did he make and post the whole video himself? Did your team not approve it?”
Comment from a user
Normie clarified that the video’s intended message was to convey resilience and positive change. It stated, “It was never our intention to trivialize a sensitive topic.”
Recent Challenges for Normie Memecoin
This incident is the latest challenge for Normie, which also suffered a significant security breach last month. Hackers exploited a smart contract, stealing 225 Ether (approximately $881,686) of users’ funds. This led to a dramatic $41.7 million drop in the token’s market capitalization within three hours.
Moreover, Normie later negotiated with the hacker to recover 90% of the stolen NORMIE tokens. The project agreed to use the recovered funds and $2.3 million from its development wallet to launch a new token, reimbursing NORMIE memecoin holders. Furthermore, on June 7, Normie announced that 192 ETH had been recovered and that the token launch at its new address was complete.
Despite these hurdles, Normie memecoin continues to navigate the volatile crypto landscape, aiming to rebuild trust and stability within its community.
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