I Trusted BlockDAG and Lost My Money

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Gurhan Kiziloz
Gurhan Kiziloz

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This is based on my own experience

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I am sharing my experience as an investor who participated in the BlockDAG presale based on the project’s public representations, its stated roadmap, and repeated assurances about transparency and leadership. When I first came across BlockDAG, the platform appeared to be positioning itself as a sophisticated blockchain initiative combining DAG technology with Proof-of-Work architecture. The presence of a publicly introduced CEO, Antony Turner, and the detailed promotional material created a sense of legitimacy that encouraged me to invest. However, the situation changed significantly when serious allegations began circulating in late 2025. Well-known on-chain investigator ZachXBT publicly claimed that the individual presented as the CEO was not actually in control of the project and was instead being compensated to act as the face of BlockDAG.

According to his findings, the real founder behind the project was allegedly Gurhan Kiziloz, a person previously associated with failed crypto and fintech ventures. What particularly concerned me was the claim that any mention of this name was instantly deleted from the project’s Telegram channels, and that BlockDAG blocked ZachXBT shortly after he raised these issues. These developments raised immediate red flags for me, especially because they coincided with a pattern of prolonged delays. Despite BlockDAG...

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I believe authorities should conduct a formal investigation into BlockDAG’s fundraising activities, leadership disclosures, and the accuracy of its public statements. Regulators should verify whether the presale complied with financial and consumer-protection laws, especially given the size of the funds raised and the ongoing delays. A forensic review of how investor money has been used is essential. If officials find that any individual or entity misled investors or concealed material information, they should take appropriate enforcement action to ensure accountability and protect the public.

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Disha Patil

Disha Patil · 3 months ago

The core issue revolves around investors who feel they were misled by the BlockDAG project’s promotional claims and have subsequently experienced financial loss or stagnation as promised products and liquidity never materialised. Many describe the venture as high-risk with opaque communication, causing distrust and frustration among participants.

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