Technology
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
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I want to start this episode differently. I’m not speaking as a commentator or a critic. I’m speaking as an investor. Someone who believed in BlockDAG, and someone who, after watching this AMA, started noticing things that don’t sit right. This was the first AMA where Gurhan Kiziloz showed his face and spoke publicly. For months, many investors believed Anthony Turner was the CEO and public leader of BlockDAG. That’s how the project was presented, marketed, and communicated to the community. During this AMA, that story changed completely. Gurhan stated that he was the original funder of BlockDAG, that the idea was his, that he built the team, and that Anthony Turner was hired to act as CEO while Gurhan stayed in the background. As an investor, this immediately raised a red flag for me. Leadership transparency matters, especially in crypto, and especially when large amounts of money are involved. Gurhan explained that he stayed hidden because of past failed projects. That explanation alone raises serious questions. Not accusations, but questions. Then came the announcement that Anthony Turner was removed and would no longer be involved. At the same time, Nick was introduced as the person now in charge of operations. This was another red flag. A complete leadership shift revealed only after months of fundraising, not before. During the AMA, Gurhan’s tone was aggressive. He dismissed critics and referred to people questioning the project as downright stupid. That matters. When investors raise concerns, professionalism and calm explanations matter. Transparency matters. Then came the promises. Very specific promises. Miners would be paid in full. Payments would happen quickly. The technology was ready, with audits being the only remaining step. As an investor, this raised even more concern. Not because promises were made, but because they were made publicly, with urgency, after leadership confusion, and under visible pressure. In crypto, rushed timelines are dangerous. Sudden leadership changes are dangerous. Hidden founders stepping forward late in the process is dangerous. None of these things alone prove anything. But together, they form a pattern, and patterns are what investors need to pay attention to. Right now, many community members are afraid. Afraid of what happens next. Afraid of silence. Afraid that actions won’t match words. This episode is not about attacking anyone. It’s about awareness. About recognizing when something changes and deciding to pay attention. If you’re invested in BlockDAG, or considering it, watch the AMA yourself. Listen closely. Ask why leadership was hidden. Ask why it changed now. Ask why urgency suddenly appeared. In crypto, the biggest losses don’t come from asking too many questions. They come from ignoring red flags. Stay alert, stay informed, and protect yourself