Ex-Near Protocol Dev Caught in NSFW Live Stream Scandal
Near Protocol’s former developer Andrew Krynin didn’t expect his live stream to take a wild turn—but after flashing intimate photos of his girlfriend on screen, the internet wasted no time in reacting.
It all went down during a Near Core developer livestream featuring Cameron Dennis. The moment Krynin noticed his blunder, he froze before abruptly cutting the screen share. But it was too late—the clip had already taken flight on X, stirring up a frenzy among users and even boosting the price of NEAR. The official Near Protocol account joined the conversation:
Top tip: use one laptop for personal stuff, another device for crypto and work. secure your private keys and also other things.
Attempting damage control, Near Protocol quickly apologized and erased the stream from its records. The move sparked debate—some defended the decision as a matter of privacy, while others saw a golden opportunity for some crypto hype, even going so far as to suggest launching an official meme coin.
At first, Krynin tried to brush off the situation with a joke, saying that those who made money off the meme coin hype should send him a cut so he could patch things up with his girlfriend. But as the situation gained traction, he took a more serious approach, apologizing publicly and admitting fault. He also defended the idea of keeping such photos, calling it a sign of affection, and advised partners not to take it personally—especially with Valentine’s Day just around the corner.
But beyond the memes and speculation, this situation is a wake-up call for anyone who mixes personal and work files on the same device. Whether it’s a minor embarrassment or a full-fledged security breach, the risks of poor digital hygiene are real. And while Web3 projects often face scrutiny over cybersecurity, this is a lesson that applies to everyone navigating the digital world.
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