Just days after DeGods founder Frank (also known as Rohun Vora) announced he was stepping down as CEO, his Solana wallet was compromised and 16 NFTs from the DeGods collection were sold on the open market.
What Happened?
Frank confirmed that a malicious hacker gained access to his trading laptop, from which the attack was carried out. The stolen tokens were sold for more than 108 SOL (~$19,000). Among them was a DeGod with a Mythic Helmet – one of the rarest attributes in the collection.
Suspicion on Social Media
After the attack, some users on X (formerly Twitter) speculated that Frank was selling off his NFTs himself after stepping down as CEO. But in an interview with Decrypt, he dismissed these claims:
Honestly, that’s absurd,” he said. “I have no intention of selling my DeGods and I believe the team will do great.
Limited Damage – But Serious Consequences
Frank stated the issue was isolated to a single wallet, and he’s glad it wasn’t worse. He promised to improve his security measures following the incident.
The Wallet Was Publicly Known
Back in October 2023, Frank publicly shared this wallet address when he received widespread attention for his success with meme tokens.
Despite losing 16 NFTs, he told Decrypt that he holds many more DeGods in other wallets and noted there are more effective ways someone could profit from a compromised wallet:
If someone really wanted to make money off this wallet, they would’ve launched a token or traded low-liquidity assets to speculate. That’s far more efficient than dumping DeGods.
Frank Still Holds Assets and Tokens
He provided another Solana wallet address where he holds over $50,000 worth of DEGOD tokens—the native currency of the DeGods ecosystem. This proves that despite stepping down from leadership, he remains involved in the project.
New Leaders of DeGods
The project will now be led by two anonymous community members — Pasta and Chill.
I’m happy to pass the torch and watch them ‘cook’,” Frank wrote on Monday. “Maybe we’ll realize that the obsession with ‘Frank DeGods’ was more of a hindrance than a help.
Disappearance and Return
Frank reappeared this week to announce his resignation on X, but had been absent from social media for several months, with his last post being in February. During that time, rumors circulated about his active meme token trading and alleged ties to other traders.
History of DeGods
- The project started on the Solana network but later expanded to Bitcoin (Ordinals).
- It even acquired a stake in a BIG3 basketball league team owned by Ice Cube.
- The project faced controversy over its cross-chain moves and a sharp drop in NFT market interest, especially after the 2021–2022 bull market ended.
The Price of DeGods
In 2023, the floor price of DeGods NFTs exceeded $37,000.
Today: just over $1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions below.
No. According to Frank himself, his wallet was hacked via a compromised commercial laptop. He denies any intentional sales and claims the incident was unintentional.
A total of 16 NFTs from the DeGods collection were sold on the open market, with the hacker collecting around 108 SOL (~19,000 USD), including rare items.
Frank is no longer CEO, but remains connected to the project and owns other NFTs and tokens from the ecosystem. The new leaders are the pseudonymous Pasta and Chill.
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal or investment advice. Crypto-assets are highly volatile, so only invest funds that you are willing to lose and use your own research and risk management.
