The CryptoSis Case: How a Celebrity Disappeared with $1.5 Million in NFTs

What Happened?

In January 2022, Lana Rhoades launched her NFT project called CryptoSis. In less than 48 hours, she sold 6,069 NFTs at 0.1 ETH each, approximately (USD$250 , generating $1.5 million in revenue.

Unfulfilled Promises

Before the launch, Rhoades promised:

• Exclusive land in Sandbox and Decentraland for investors
• Active support to increase NFT prices
• Guaranteed profits for her followers

She literally promised profitability—something any experienced investor knows is a red flag.

The Scam Unveiled

The reality was very different. When investors started asking questions about the project, Rhoades simply disappeared. Her excuse: she said the people on Discord were “mean” )rude(.

The most shocking part: among those affected was a father of a 2-year-old who invested almost all his savings. When he asked for help, Rhoades responded with mocking, offensive messages.

The Biggest Issue

This case illustrates a recurring pattern in crypto:

Celebrities with no experience launch NFT projects, promise impossible returns, and disappear with millions. The difference here is scale and cruelty.

Ironically, so far, there have been no significant legal consequences.

Lessons to Learn

1. Be wary of guaranteed profit promises — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
2. Fame does not equal crypto expertise — many celebrities launch projects without real knowledge
3. The community must demand accountability — these cases need more transparency and legal consequences

These types of scams damage the credibility of the entire ecosystem and hurt genuine investors who simply believed in a project.