Today marks the 4th anniversary of the founding of Blockus. Effective immediately, operations are shutting down permanently.
This decision follows severe, persistent targeted online harassment and escalating in person safety threats directed at our CEO.
@0xthade@PrimapesHL Real life safety threats are serious issues, do not minimize as "internet trolls". Macro conditions always fluctuate, but outstanding founders can navigate. Misogyny and hate killed a billion dollar protocol, and people stood and watched.
Thank you, day 1 investor. C u onchain.
For anonymous accounts engaging in targeted defamation and harassment to drive engagement, Blockus retains the right to perform unmasking.
We reserve the right to pursue full civil liabilities across relevant jurisdictions in the United States, Singapore, and beyond.
We are aware of false claims being circulated by individuals misrepresenting their status as direct investors, alongside continued online harassment.
If you are a verified investor, please direct all formal inquiries through your designated GP or syndicate lead.
Unfortunately, other bad actors created unforeseen circumstances, initializing and accelerating the final decision.
We are closing this chapter to prioritize safety, integrity, and well-being.
Today marks the 4th anniversary of the founding of Blockus. Effective immediately, operations are shutting down permanently.
This decision follows severe, persistent targeted online harassment and escalating in person safety threats directed at our CEO.
These commonly patterned and prevalent challenges of a female founder were met with a complete lack of support from internal and external stakeholders.
Furthermore, the business environment has become untenable due to clients failing to honor contractual payment obligations.
Our founder @theweb3jess sat down w @dealflowpodcast about building the βStripe of web3 gamingβ.
$380B global gaming economy, early startup grind & why founder-led marketing wins.
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