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David Hoffman

236 reviews, 83% of them positive.83% positive · 236 reviews· Influence factor 254, above 50% of accounts

The record

From 15 activities · Apr 2026

Co-founder of Bankless, known for explaining Ethereum and crypto through long-form podcasting, but widely criticized for undisclosed paid promotions, token dumps, extracting grants through multiple entities, rugging their own token, and posting divisive anti-Muslim and pro-war rhetoric that contradicts the platform's stated ethos of decentralization and community empowerment.

What people say

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“Bankless”In general, he`s a chad for everything he has done in and for bankless. His reputation preceeds him tbhso i don't think much needs to be said i will however commend him for the work he has done so far

Ashstroke · 1241· 1y ago3

“He's a great buddy. Love him”

edibo.eth · 1171· 1y ago3

“The Storyteller of Ethereum”David Hoffman, co-founder of Bankless, isn’t just a commentator—he’s an optimistic storyteller for frontier technology. On X, his posts blend market insights, Ethereum strategy updates, and broader Web3 narratives into short, impactful messages. Key takeaways from his feed: Reliability & Market Recognition – Highlights Ethereum’s zero downtime and Wall Street’s growing preference for the chain. Strategic Shifts – Offers quick yet sharp takes on Ethereum’s evolving roadmap. Community Connection – Balances technical depth with relatable narratives, keeping the Bankless ethos alive. In short, @TrustlessState bridges the gap between complex blockchain technology and human understanding—making him a must-follow for anyone tracking Ethereum’s future.

Seung Jae (evm🦭/acc) ⌘ (❖,❖) .grvt🍏 · 1211· 1y ago3

“He’s not shilling random coins or chasing hype, which I respect.”

Weeklang · 1226· 1y ago · neutral3

“know his stuff”he know his stuff and he has several insider info

EGGWARD · 1282· 1y ago · neutral3

“Dedicated”David is a dedicated and hardworking individual, always on the grind and wanting to do more

Malay · 1222· 1y ago3

“A frontier of technology”He is a respected voice in the blockchain and DeFi community, known for insightful content, deep technical knowledge, and active engagement in Web3 initiatives. His work with Bankless and other platforms provides valuable resources for both newcomers and experts in the crypto space.

kene ♣️ · 1244· 1y ago3

“a legendary alpha caller”For those who have been in web3 for a long time, they must know David from bankless, he sometimes leaks alpha TGE info for a project, such as ARB, zksync and many others, people in web3 know, if David has started leaking a project, it won't be long before the project will go to mainnet or TGE.

ngab_bend⚡🧙‍♂️ · 1307· 1y ago3

“Twitter Biggie”Ever since i actively started using Twitter, been seeing Hoffman's tweets on my feed every now and then. Been legit and seen a lot of people following him and winning due to Hoffman's tweets. Keep up the good work man!

I'm Niazi 🖤 · 1279· 1y ago3

“David hoffman: Hated or liked?”My Take on Bankless & The Advisory Controversy. Used to be a massive Bankless maxi back in 2020/2021 - consumed their content religiously during the peak bull run euphoria. David's takes were hitting different back then. But bear markets expose everyone's true colors. When funding dried up, even the most principled brands made compromises they'd never consider during fat times. Bankless wasn't immune. The real damage came from their advisory roles with both Starknet and zkSync leading up to their TGEs. Whether by design or incompetence, both projects absolutely botched their airdrop distributions - and Bankless was directly involved in shaping those mechanisms. The community backlash was nuclear-level brutal, and rightfully so. When you position yourself as "bankless" champions of decentralization then help orchestrate airdrops that felt like retail getting rugged by VCs and insiders... the optics are catastrophic. Look, I get it - bear markets force impossible decisions. Companies need revenue to survive. But when your brand is built on crypto principles and you compromise those exact principles for a bag, the trust damage is exponential. Not calling them scammers or anything - just acknowledging the reality that their reputation took massive hits from these moves. Time will tell if they can rebuild that credibility, but the zkSync/Starknet situations definitely left a permanent stain. Staying neutral on this one because everyone's human and bear markets make people do questionable things. But the receipts are what they are.

SmartecVitalik · 1304· 1y ago · neutral3

“Someone who likes to share”

Leo Shaw 🕊️ · 1230· 1y ago3

“DAVID IS A GREAT GUY”

IsraelAce · 1253· 1y ago3

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