The Flappy Bird Revival: A Scammy Crypto-Involved Revival?

What’s Behind the Revival?

Gametech Holdings, LLC, the new owner of the abandoned “Flappy Bird” trademark, has partnered with The Flappy Bird Foundation to revive the popular mobile game. But, instead of bringing back a beloved game for a new generation, it seems like the real goal is to promote SOL, a cryptocurrency valued at nearly $135 per SOL. The revival is more about pushing crypto investments than bringing back a classic game.

What’s in It for Players?

Besides the classic game mode, the revived Flappy Bird offers additional modes, including basketball, easy, and Battle Royale, where players can compete against up to 99 other players. Sounds exciting, right? However, a deep dive by cyber-security researcher Varun Biniwale revealed a connection to SOL, the blockchain platform Solana. Screenshots show that players can choose a cryptowallet to store “rewards” at some point.

The Concerns

Some might wonder what the big deal is, but it appears that innocent Flappy Bird fans are about to be bombarded with promotions for a cryptocurrency investment sector that has yet to prove its trustworthiness. It seems like someone is trying to make a quick buck by pushing crypto via the revived Flappy Birds, and it’s likely not you who will benefit from it – but rather at your expense.

[Image: Flappy Bird developer Doug Nyugen says that he has nothing to do with the scammy crypto-involved revival of the game. | Image credit-Doug Nyugen – Original Flappy Bird developer is not involved in scammy crypto-based reboot]

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