
In the capricious world of cryptocurrencies, where fortunes are made and lost with the whims of a tweet, one figure stands out from the crowd: Monkey Man, the Founder and Project Manager of Monkeys Token. With a narrative more enthralling than any found in the realm of meme cryptocurrencies, Monkey Man's journey is a testament to community, resilience, and the undeniable viral appeal of monkeys in the digital meme space.
When the Monkeys Token first sprouted, it was a seed sown by an infamous contract scam deployer. Most would have written it off as just another deceptive scheme, but not Monkey Man. He saw not the shady origins but the boundless potential, not just in the meme but in the narrative. "Everyone loves monkeys," he'd often say, affirming his belief in the viral power of the monkey meme. And so, driven by this vision, he led the community to migrate to a safer contract, imbuing it with a small tax to ensure longevity and relevance.
The Monkey Man's brilliance didn't stop there. Using Twitter's list feature, he curated a 'Monkeys List'. The intent? Speculation often surges when Elon Musk, the techno-king himself, drops hints about a token. Just as Musk's dogs sent previous projects soaring, Monkey Man surmised that a mention of his Monkeys List would bring similar, if not greater, attention. And with that, a community was forged, united in their mission to associate Monkeys Token with the list.
Dubbed “The Tribe,” the Monkeys community stood firm in their belief that once Musk started posting about this list, the monkey meme's potential would far outstrip any other. They knew that Musk's monkey-related tweets would pull in investors by the thousands, irrespective of market conditions.
Monkey Man’s journey into crypto began in 2012 with the discovery of Bitcoin, which led him to become a full-time trader by 2020. After a tumultuous period of being scammed and witnessing the deceptive manipulation from within, he responded by creating a Telegram channel to expose fraudulent developers and scamfluencers. Despite the inherent challenges, the satisfaction of safeguarding someone from a poor decision offered its own reward.
Trust, like a precious artifact, is difficult to earn but easy to shatter. Early in his journey, Monkey Man grappled with the monumental task of gaining the trust of investors who were hesitant to send their tokens to a stranger. He weathered this storm by maintaining integrity, abstaining from squandering marketing funds on short-term tactics, and offering complete transparency to his community.
Moreover, Monkey Man envisions Monkeys Token as a globally recognized brand. A collaboration with Michael Robison, the founder of SPARTN.co and the content creator behind SpiderMonkeyWinston on TikTok, has widened the Tribe's reach to millions. The duo plans to build an inclusive animal sanctuary and mental health facility in Tennessee, aspiring to tackle the dual crises of illegal pet ownership and mental health.A recent acquisition was made that will grow their reach by over 11 million followers. The popular TikTok account @mojothemonkey and all associated social medias have been transferred to Robison as of the writing of this article. The partnership aims to establish an all-inclusive animal sanctuary and mental health facility in Tennessee, a tangible manifestation of the Monkeys Token vision.
In addition he has onboarded Tha PieceMakerz, an established production team in the music industry led by SG-1 and Sly " Pyper" Jordan, to produce a next level extraordinary sound by using an instrumental kit of monkey sounds. Production has begun as they plan to release singles as soon as July. Tha Piecemakerz songwriting credits include the hit songs "Kush" - Dr Dre, "Beautiful Girls" Sean Kingston, "Fastlane"- Eminem * Royce Da 5 9, "Bounce" Timbaland Feat. Missy Elliot, Dr Dre & Justin Timberlake, "Fire" - 50 cent Feat. Young Buck & Nicole Scherizinger among many others.Also part of our in-house production team is RIAA certified platinum and Billboard #1 producer “AB”. He has worked with notable acts in the industry such as NBA Youngboy, Kodak Black, Rich the kid, Lil Kim, Soulja Boy, Gunna & more. He is helping to build a fresh new soundscape piggybacking on monkey and jungle themes.
But wait, there’s more! A film crew spent 20 hours with Robison at his home in early June to document his standing within the primate ownership and care
In August, a second crew will begin filming a docuseries highlighting Robison and many others that have made impacts not only on animal welfare but people’s. Details have not been revealed just yet. It appears major streaming platforms are involved in these productions.
In an industry teeming with scams and short-lived success, Monkey Man and the Tribe serve as a beacon of community resilience. The Monkeys Token journey, a saga of overcoming adversity and fostering unity, is a testament to the potential of decentralized economics to make a real-world impact. Monkey Man’s tale ends on an anticipatory note. To those eager to join the Tribe, he extends an invitation, transforming a chaotic cryptotale into a story of community.
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