- BNB Chain’s X account was hacked; the attacker stole ~$8K via phishing links and used funds to pump a meme coin called “4.”
- After dumping his tokens for a $4K profit, the hacker was mocked as the community collectively bought “4,” pushing it up 400%.
- The coin’s surge turned the hack into a meme-fueled comeback; Binance regained control and promised victim compensation.
In one of the most ironic twists in recent crypto history, the hacker who briefly took over BNB Chain’s official X account to scam users ended up becoming the subject of a community-led mockery — and a meme coin frenzy.
The Hack and the Scam
On October 1, at around 05:30 UTC, BNB Chain’s English-language X account was compromised. The attacker posted multiple phishing links promoting a fake “BNB airdrop,” tricking users into connecting their wallets. According to the post-mortem, at least ten malicious posts went out before Binance’s security team regained control.
Roughly $8,000 was stolen in total, with one user reportedly losing $6,500 in a single transaction. The hacker then diverted a portion of the stolen funds into a meme coin called “4”, using it to create artificial demand before rug-pulling — dumping all his tokens for a quick profit.
The Meme Coin Comeback
Ironically, the hacker’s short-lived profit of $4,000 ended up fueling a community movement. Once word spread about the meme coin and its connection to the hack, BNB supporters began collectively buying “4” — driving its price up by more than 400% in over 24 hours.
According to data from pump.fun, “4” reached a $19,400 market cap and over $57,000 in 24-hour trading volume as traders piled in “for the memes.” At one point, the token even recorded a golden candle, a term used to describe an explosive, rapid price surge on-chain.
Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao couldn’t help but comment on the community’s humor:
“Interestingly, after the hacker dumped ALL his tokens for a $4k gain, the community took over and bought the meme coin higher, as a mock to the hacker. Funniest comeback by the community!”
The Irony Behind “4”
The token’s logo depicts a cartoonish version of CZ flashing four fingers, referencing the four-month prison sentence he received earlier this year after a U.S. court conviction. Originally launched nearly a year ago, the coin had mostly gone unnoticed — until this bizarre event turned it into a viral moment.
As of now, “4” reportedly has no tokens left in circulation, and the trading frenzy seems to have settled down — though not before cementing its place in crypto meme history.
Aftermath and Reactions
BNB Chain’s team regained control of the X account around 8:30 UTC, confirmed the breach, and assured the community that victims would be fully compensated. The Chinese-language account also warned users to stay alert and avoid clicking suspicious links.
While the total damages were relatively small, the event highlights how phishing campaigns continue to exploit trusted platforms — and how crypto communities often turn chaos into comedy.
In the end, the hacker’s attempt to profit from deception ended up becoming the punchline of a meme-driven rally.
