- 500 ETH was burned and 591 ETH was sent to WikiLeaks, with on-chain messages alleging brain-machine interface abuse.
- Blockchain records show repeated ETH burns, seemingly as a form of protest against alleged digital enslavement.
- The transactions highlight blockchain’s role as a tool for dissent, though the claims remain speculative.
A whirlwind of blockchain activity sent ripples through the crypto space on Tuesday—500 ETH up in flames, 591 ETH wired to WikiLeaks, and a flurry of cryptic messages buried within on-chain records. The transactions, tied to a wallet labeled “Hu Lezhi,” point to something far more intricate than just financial movements.
Looking at the data, it’s clear this wasn’t a one-off. Over the past week, more than 1,000 ETH has been shuffled around—split between burn addresses, WikiLeaks donations, and payments to grant providers. But it’s not just about the money. The real story lies in the messages attached to these transactions.
A Digital Protest? Blockchain Messages Raise Alarming Allegations
The most eye-catching event came on Feb. 17, when 500 ETH was deliberately burned—vanished forever from circulation. Smaller burns also took place—70 ETH on Feb. 15, 33 ETH on Feb. 10.
But why? The accompanying messages suggest something more than just financial movements—perhaps a digital form of protest? Written in Chinese, the messages allege disturbing claims involving brain-machine interface technology and coercion.
Feb. 17 (500 ETH Burned):
“The boss of Kuande Investment: Feng Xin and Xu Yuzhi used brain-machine weapons to persecute all company employees and former employees. Even they themselves are under control.”
Feb. 15 (70 ETH Burned):
“As brain-computer interfaces and mind-reading technology continue to develop, a new form of crime has emerged. Wild animals have become puppets or complete slaves to digital machines.”
Feb. 10 (33 ETH Burned):
“A new form of crime has emerged in which victims are gradually stripped of their desires and sensory experiences—until they become complete slaves to digital machines. If one day I become a victim in the final stage, I would choose to leave this world.”
If these transactions were meant to grab attention, they succeeded.
WikiLeaks Receives Over 590 ETH: A Statement or a Plea for Help?
Beyond the token burns, 591 ETH was donated to WikiLeaks—an organization synonymous with whistleblowing and exposing institutional secrets. Given WikiLeaks’ history, the move seems deliberate, aligning with themes of resistance, exposure, and defiance.
Adding to the intrigue, another message was embedded in the donation:
**”I am Hu Lezhi, an ordinary programmer and entrepreneur. Since October 2022, I realized I have been monitored and manipulated by brain-controlled organizations since birth. The harm has only increased since I became aware of them.
I have lived in great pain for the past two years. My dignity as a human being has been completely lost. I decided to leave this world and hope that this ugly world will be destroyed soon.”**
A deeply unsettling statement. Whether this reflects distress, paranoia, or something else entirely, it’s impossible to ignore. The blockchain is now a permanent witness to these words.
Blockchain as a Tool for Protest? A One-Way Signal to the World
By its nature, blockchain is immutable—every transaction is carved into digital stone. This public, irreversible quality makes it a powerful broadcasting tool, especially for individuals who feel unheard by conventional channels.
Observers point to this as a rare case of financial activity being used as a mechanism for dissent—both through symbolic ETH burns and redistribution of wealth toward whistleblower organizations.
However, the allegations—brain-controlled manipulation, digital enslavement—veer into speculative fiction. Current brain-machine interface (BMI) technology, while advancing rapidly, is far from what these messages describe.
Neuralink vs. The Claims: Where Science Actually Stands
For context, the most sophisticated BMI publicly available today is Neuralink’s brain implant, “the Link.” This technology, recently implanted in a human for the first time, enables individuals to control computers via thought.
But crucially—Neuralink facilitates communication from brain to machine, not the other way around. The idea of complete mental manipulation as described in these messages is not supported by current technological evidence.
That said—whether this was a personal expression of suffering, a symbolic protest, or an attempt to raise awareness—one thing is certain: The Ethereum blockchain has now immortalized it.
Final Thoughts: A Digital Cry for Help or a Radical Statement?
This series of transactions is anything but ordinary. A mix of burned tokens, WikiLeaks donations, and deeply unsettling messages paint a picture of someone either experiencing extreme distress or making a dramatic statement against emerging technology.
- If this was a protest, it has captured the attention of the crypto community.
- If it was a personal outcry, it highlights how decentralized systems can serve as a permanent archive of unheard voices.
- If it was something else? The blockchain will remember, even if the world moves on.
For now, little is known about Hu Lezhi beyond these transactions. But in the realm of crypto, where transparency meets anonymity—this story is far from over.
