Crypto Enthusiasts Buy Goats and Name Them After Crypto Figures
Cryptocurrency users are sending crypto to a man to buy goats and name them after crypto-related people, products, or concepts in an interesting trend that has gained traction recently.
The Goat Naming Saga 🐐
- Richard Opany bought a goat with his $100 worldcoin airdrop and named it Sam after Worldcoin co-founder Sam Altman, adding to the two goats he already owned.
- Leighton Cusack, co-founder of PoolTogether, sent Opany $100 to buy a goat. Opany bought two goats, naming them Higher and Base.
- Higher likely references people’s desires for crypto prices.
- Base is named after Coinbase’s Layer 2 network.
- Two crypto enthusiasts have suggested tokenizing the worldcoin goat, although Opany isn’t sure how to proceed.
Buying and Naming 🐐
- CoinCenter’s Neeraj Agrawal sent $50 to buy a goat named after Nic Carter, a general partner at Castle Island Ventures.
- A crypto enthusiast called Brunny sent $50 to name a goat Boaty McBoatFace.
- Boaty McBoatFace won a vote to be the name of a UK polar research vessel, although it was vetoed.
- Another enthusiast sent $50 to name a goat after Neeraj Agrawal.
- Nic Carter sent $100 to name a goat Tungsten, referencing a meme on Crypto Twitter from two years ago.
Crypto Contributions 🐐
- Opany has received around $1,120 in crypto across multiple blockchain layers, as per onchain data.
- He has forwarded some of the money to crypto exchanges.
- Opany mentioned that he could accommodate up to 15 goats when asked by Nic Carter.
Hot Take: Joining the Crypto Goat Naming Trend 🚀
Embrace the quirky and creative side of the crypto community by participating in the new trend of buying goats and naming them after crypto figures. It’s a fun way to connect with the industry and show support for your favorite personalities or projects. Who knows, your goat might become the next viral sensation in the crypto world!
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