Ethereum’s On-Chain Communication Reveals Stories of Affection, Adversity, and Deception

The Ethereum blockchain holds a vast collection of on-chain messages that cannot be deleted, ranging from pleas for stolen funds to heartfelt messages to ex-lovers. Croissant ETH, an anonymous industry analyst, has explored over 1.5 million of these messages on the blockchain. One message stands out, where someone desperately reaches out to their blocked lover through various social media platforms. Another message tells the story of a widow who accidentally transferred $500,000 of wrapped-Ether to a scammer’s address and pleads for its return. Another victim, unable to face his wife, begs the scammer to release him from his misery by returning the funds. Some users have utilized the Ethereum blockchain to share their personal hardships, including one person detailing a horrifying experience of being kidnapped, tortured, and brainwashed. Not all messages are negative, as one generous crypto whale transferred 0.5 Ether to help a sick child, and another person wrote a memorial tribute for John Doe, an avid traveler and mathematics professor. Lastly, someone wrote a message to teach their girlfriend how to write an on-chain message, potentially welcoming her into the crypto community. The question arises whether crypto projects should negotiate with hackers, a topic explored in the magazine.