Base Co-founder's X Account Hacked, Scam Token BASEMEME Launched

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2026-09-06 00:08:46

Base co-founder Jesse Pollak revealed on X that his account was compromised, with attackers using a connected third-party app to launch a scam token. The malicious posts were deleted, Pollak removed all third-party links and regained control. Screenshots show the token BASEMEME, described as "the first meme coin with actual utility," with a market cap of $257,000.

Base Co-founder Jesse Pollak's X Account Hacked, Scam Token BASEMEME Launched

ChainCatcher reports: Base co-founder Jesse Pollak posted on X (formerly Twitter) clarifying that his account was compromised. The attacker exploited a third-party application connected to the account to publish a scam token.

Pollak stated that the malicious posts have been deleted, all third-party app connections have been removed, and he has regained full control of the account. He urged users to stay vigilant.

According to screenshots of the deleted posts, the attacker, after taking over the account, promoted a token named BASEMEME, describing it as "the first meme coin with actual utility." The post included a link to the trading platform o1.exchange and a contract address. The meme coin's market cap currently stands at $257,000.

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