Once a shining star, Terra's spectacular crash shook the crypto world to its core. 💫 This thread unravels the mystery behind its demise, exploring the algorithmic stablecoin that imploded, wiping out fortunes and shattering trust. 💔
Let's dive in! 🌊
What was Terra? 🌐
Terra aimed to revolutionize payments with its algorithmic stablecoin, UST. 💰 Unlike traditional stablecoins pegged to real-world assets (like the US dollar), UST relied on a complex, interconnected system with its native token, LUNA. 🔄
The "Stable" Illusion 🤔
The core idea was simple: 1 UST should always be worth $1. 💰 To maintain this peg, LUNA and UST were designed to burn and mint each other. 🔥🔁
But this delicate balance was a house of cards. 🃏
The Domino Effect 📉
In May 2022, the cracks began to show: ⚠️ Massive withdrawals from Anchor, a DeFi platform offering sky-high yields on UST deposits, triggered a chain reaction. 💸
The Death Spiral 💔
As UST's value dipped below $1, panic ensued. 😱 Investors rushed to sell, further destabilizing the system. 📉 To maintain the peg, more LUNA was minted, flooding the market and sending its price plummeting. 📉
Total Annihilation ☠️
UST crashed to a mere $0.10. 😱 LUNA's supply exploded from hundreds of millions to trillions of tokens. 🤯 In a matter of days, LUNA's price plummeted from over $80 to nearly zero. 💸 $40 billion vanished into thin air. 💨
The Rise and Fall of Do Kwon 👑

Do Kwon, the charismatic founder of Terra, initially dismissed the concerns. 🗣️ But as the situation spiraled out of control, he desperately tried to save the day, including controversial measures that ultimately proved futile. ⚠️
Forking the Wreckage 🔄
Do Kwon proposed a desperate plan: forking Terra to create a new LUNA token. 💔 But the community was deeply divided, and trust had been irrevocably broken. 💔
Scandals and Investigations 🕵️
Shocking revelations emerged: Do Kwon secretly controlled critical aspects of the system, raising serious concerns about transparency and accountability. ⚠️ Lawsuits piled up, and regulators worldwide launched investigations. ⚖️
The Aftermath: A Global Wake-Up Call 🚨

Terra's collapse sent shockwaves through the crypto world, leading to:
* Increased regulatory scrutiny ⚖️
* Investigations into fraud and market manipulation 🔍
* Heightened skepticism around algorithmic stablecoins 🤔
The Fall of Do Kwon ⚖️
After months on the run, Do Kwon was finally apprehended in Montenegro. 🚨 He now faces serious charges, including fraud and market manipulation. ⚖️
Lessons Learned 📖
Terra's demise serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks in the crypto world: ⚠️
* Thoroughly research any project before investing. 🔍
* Be wary of promises of unrealistic returns. ⚠️
* Never invest more than you can afford to lose. 💰
In the volatile world of crypto, even the most promising projects can crumble.
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Do Kwon’s Extradition Appeal Rejected: What’s Next?
Montenegro’s Constitutional Court has rejected Do Kwon’s appeal against his extradition, paving the way for his transfer to either the US or South Korea. Here’s what you need to know:

Key Points:
1. Appeal Rejected:
The court unanimously dismissed Kwon’s appeal, citing legal flaws.
This upholds a previous ruling supporting extradition.
2. Extradition Likely to the US:
The final decision rests with Montenegro’s justice minister.
Reports suggest the US is the favored destination, reflecting the ministry’s position.
3. Terraform’s $40 Billion Collapse:
In May 2022, the crash of #TerraUSD and Luna coins wiped out $40 billion.
It sparked the infamous 2022 "crypto winter," exposing flaws in platforms like #FTX and Celsius.
4. Global Ripple Effect:
Kwon’s arrest in 2023 with a fake passport highlights rising cross-border action on crypto crimes.
The case could set a global precedent for regulation.
Financial Fallout & Political Ties
Terraform Labs settled with the SEC for $4.47 billion in June 2024, with Kwon personally fined over $200 million.
Allegations of Kwon’s political connections in Montenegro, particularly support for the Europe Now party, have stirred controversy.
What’s Next?
The decision now lies with Montenegro’s justice minister. Whether extradited to the US or South Korea, Kwon’s case underscores the growing demand for accountability in crypto.
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My Insights
If you were an investor in the previous Bull Run cycle you already know what I'm talking about, but for new Investors and Traders, be a little cautious of projects like these and people behind them.
For example: The Indian Crypto Exchange WazirX, I did warn a few about the cold relationship of Binance with Wazirx and made sure the ones who listened either swap them for other tokens like #BasicAttentionToken . And exactly after a very few weeks Binance announcement of delisting WRX Token happened.
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