Quick Summary
Tesla founder, Elon Musk has posted a meme that poked fun at popular crypto scam strategies.
Poseidon appears in the post under a pseudonymous quotation:
“Don’t buy it, if a hot girl messages you about crypto, block him.”
It got more than 13 million views within a few hours.
The meme arrives at the moment of re-examination of crypto, with massive hackings and trust problems.
Even with the scandals, the interest in crypto among institutions is increasing.
Humor has a Warning: Meme by Musk
On April 22, Elon Musk tweeted a meme that soon set the internet on the ablaze. It included an over the top sculpture of Poseidon coming up out of tempestuous waters, but with this fake, meme-worthy quote:
It is an old rule that I have a rule, you see, when a hot girl messages you about crypto, block him. – Poseidon
This is making fun, but it refers to a very real and increasing danger: social engineering in the crypto world.
The scammers are creating more and more fake accounts, usually in the form of pretty women to trick people into involving in risky investments or phishing.
Most people saw Musk meme as a warning that one should keep their eyes open not to be caught in the trap that is in front of them.
Why It Matters: Crypto Trust Problems
The meme hits when crypto world is trying to earn back the trust:
- The alien-themed Bybit Hack, where a hacker has stolen 13 billion worth of ETH, making it the largest crypto heist in history. (Feb 2025). Attributed to North Korean hackers (Lazarus Group).
- Scam Surge Increased 45% (FBI data): In 2023, losses related to scams recorded a 45 percent increase, reaching $5.6 billion.
- FTX & Others: FTX sinking and several lenders in 2022 left very big scars.
As fraud, rug pulls and phishing attacks are proliferating, Musk is voicing sentiments that have been catching on even with the established crypto enthusiasts.
The Hazardous Image of Crypto, Increasing Possibilities
Crypto business continues to spread such ideals as decentralization and financial independence, however, they can also be easily manipulated.
But the space is gradually being welcomed by institutions:
- Controlled platforms are increasingly becoming popular.
- The big finance players are venturing in with caution but gradually.
This indicates that even though the mood of the people is uncertain, the basis of sustainable growth is still being laid.
The Effect of Musk: Jokes That Start a Conversation
It is not a secret that Elon Musk has a notorious history with crypto.
He got markets to move based on a single tweet concerning Bitcoin and Dogecoin and has not hesitated to spoil those playing dirty.
Another such meme: clad in comedy, yet intended to make people pause and think before trusting everything – at least, in the world of crypto, where the maxim that something is too good to be true too often came out true.