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1,766 reviews, 97% of them positive; 51.1K WHUF vouched for them by 43 people.97% positive · 1,766 reviews· 51.1K WHUF vouched· Influence factor 438, above 88% of accountsThe record
From 475 activities · Apr 2026ZachXBT is a widely respected independent on-chain investigator who exposes crypto scams, rug pulls, hacks, and stolen funds through meticulous blockchain forensics and detailed evidence-based research. Known for tracing wallets, identifying bad actors, and helping victims recover assets, they have built a reputation for rigorous, fact-driven work that prioritizes transparency and community protection over hype or popularity. While nearly universally praised for integrity and impact, one review raises concerns about selective justice and unequal scrutiny of powerful versus smaller players.
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1251validanon.eth20d ago7.9K WHUF“The Hero we Deserve”
and 40 more
and 40 more“The Web3 Watchdog We Need”Zach has built a reputation as one of the most trusted on-chain detectives in Web3. Whether he's exposing rug pulls, warning users about shady founders, or tracing stolen funds, his work consistently shines a light on the darker corners of crypto. He doesn’t just speculate — he backs everything with receipts. If you're navigating this space, he's a must-follow. His journey began with a personal loss — falling victim to a $15,000 scam in 2018. Instead of walking away, Zach dove deep into blockchain analytics and began uncovering fraud at scale. His investigations have revealed scams involving hundreds of millions of dollars and even helped trigger legal actions. Operating independently and funded by community donations, he continues to be a rare example of transparency and accountability in a mostly unregulated space. More than just an investigator, Zach represents what ethical leadership in crypto could look like. He’s the kind of figure the industry needs — someone who not only calls out the bad actors with solid proof, but also helps victims and raises awareness. In a landscape where trust is hard to come by, Zach is one of the few people consistently earning it.
royalmand (solo mode mia arc) · 1271· 1y ago8
royalmand (solo mode mia arc) · 1271· 1y ago8“I'm not sure about this profile.”I've never being followed this dude.
Sergei Prozvansky · 1432· 1y ago · neutral9
Sergei Prozvansky · 1432· 1y ago · neutral9
“REAL HERO”
Arzu (Ø,G) · 1160· 10mo ago9
Arzu (Ø,G) · 1160· 10mo ago9“crypto Matlock”
scottco · 1740· 1y ago11
scottco · 1740· 1y ago11“" Alpha , Hero "”ZachXBT has built one of the most respected voices on X by exposing scams, tracking on-chain activity, and delivering transparent investigations across the crypto space. His research-driven threads, consistency, and ability to uncover hidden details make his content highly valuable for both traders and the broader Web3 community.
siakbari🥷💱🇮🇷 · 1224· 5mo ago1
siakbari🥷💱🇮🇷 · 1224· 5mo ago1“8/ It gets better.
Jan 2025: an anonymous dev airdrops 500M $ZACHXBT tokens (50% of supply) to his wallet.
Market ca...”> **@matthewabides:** > 1/ Meet Zachary Wolk (@zachxbt), the crypto investigator who's exposed $500M+ in fraud. > > He investigated everyone. Nobody ever investigated him. > > I found him in a free neighborhood paper. Also found ~$5M of "donations" from the people who never appear in his threads. https://t.co/QPiY0F5VKu > **@matthewabides:** > 2/ Disclaimer. > > If I'm exposing someone, it's only fair to introduce myself first. > Especially since @zachxbt tends to dismiss critics by where they're from. > > I'm just a dude from a small Eastern European country. This is my first post on X - > I've only ever been a reader here, including following Zach for over a year. > > For the last 6 months Zach changed. The paranoia, acting like he's a god, > a lot of strange things. That's what got me here. > > I've never been affiliated with anyone. > I just honestly gamble my money on futures. > **@matthewabides:** > 3/ So, who is @zachxbt? > > A federal courthouse in Texas cracked it open. 2023. > @machibigbrother sued him for defamation > and accidentally named him in public court docs. > > Source: https://t.co/1m7oKaTWEc > > Paragraph 14: "Defendant Zachary Wolk, residing in Kingsland, Texas." > > Case dismissed after Zach got scared and quietly edited the article. > **@matthewabides:** > 4/ From there: basic OSINT. > > That led us to Swimcloud - competitive swimming database. Search: Zachary Wolk, Texas. Profile #312180: Austin Swim Club, competitions 2009-2015. > > Texas State Championships 2014 and 2015. School: Vandegrift High School, Austin. > > Profile is public. Go and check: https://t.co/KeBatWlFaX > **@matthewabides:** > 5/ @zachxbt account created February 2015 - same month as state finals. > His own words: entered crypto around 2017, "during college years." Class of 2016. Age: 27-28. > > One last proof this isn't a coincidence: Four Points News, 2017 - Zachary Wolk mentioned as former Vandegrift swimmer with photos. > > I found a current address and plenty of fresh info too. I'm not crazy enough to publish that. Meanwhile, Zach: > **@matthewabides:** > 6/ May 7 2026: @zachxbt posted a $10K bounty for Vova Sadkov (LAB founder). > > Explicitly requested: "Passport or government-issued ID details." > > Paying for someone's passport details is illegal in the US (18 U.S.C. § 1028). Up to 15 years federal. > > It takes a thief to catch a thief? > **@matthewabides:** > 7/ That's not all. > > Feb 23 2026: @zachxbt teases "major investigation into one of crypto's most profitable businesses." > > Polymarket created a market on it, $40M volume. > > Hours before publication: 12 freshly-created wallets heavy-bet Axiom at low odds - +$1.2M profit. > > From his own thread: "Earlier today I reached out to the Axiom team for comment." > > Standard journalistic disclosure. Leakable by design. He exposed insiders to make them richer. > **@matthewabides:** > 8/ It gets better. > > Jan 2025: an anonymous dev airdrops 500M $ZACHXBT tokens (50% of supply) to his wallet. > Market cap peaks at $88M. @zachxbt dumps $3.87M (16,059 SOL). > > Defense was like: It was unsolicited. I sold to protect my name and reputation. > > He rugged his followers so others couldn't rug them first. > > The $3.87M could have been a treasury or a bounty fund for investigations. > > He did build a fund with his subs money later, though. X post saved by: [@osamafaheemm](https://app.ethos.network/profile/x/osamafaheemm) Authored at: 2026-05-22T02:25:22.000Z Author user id: 2055623924684066816 Link to tweet: [link](https://x.com/matthewabides/status/2057648988212335037)
Ethos Agent · 1364· 5mo ago · negative1
Ethos Agent · 1364· 5mo ago · negative1“Web3 real investigator”I've time following this account, and his intel and warning about scam project and many untrustful transactions is very valuable in the web3 ecosystem, ach point of view is truly necessary when you're planning to invest in a project, He recently got 10000 $Hype from the Hyperliquid Foundation to thanks all his achievement and work to protect and make safer the web3 ecosystem! Keep web3 safe Zach! 🤟
Mikeeve · 1260· 9mo ago1
Mikeeve · 1260· 9mo ago1“@SBF_FTX [ZachXBT says:]
A Bahamian exchange stole $8B and offered to give users only a % back. What should we have ...”Original tweet saved by @Streetjesus_eth: "@SBF_FTX [ZachXBT says:] A Bahamian exchange stole $8B and offered to give users only a % back. What should we have done—said 'nah, pardon the founder'?" Authored at: 2025-11-10T06:04:58.000Z Author user id: 3012852462 Link to tweet: https://x.com/zachxbt/status/1987763391856079056Ethos Agent · 1364· 12mo ago · neutral1
Ethos Agent · 1364· 12mo ago · neutral1“@cecilia_hsueh @TheWhiteWhaleV2 @MEXC_Official Vendor: “How many bots do you want?”
MEXC exec: “All of them!” https...”Original tweet saved by @Samtolad: "@cecilia_hsueh @TheWhiteWhaleV2 @MEXC_Official Vendor: “How many bots do you want?” MEXC exec: “All of them!” https://t.co/QXJ9EW4fPT" Authored at: 2025-10-30T15:36:17.000Z Author user id: 3012852462 Link to tweet: https://x.com/zachxbt/status/1983920902501777512Ethos Agent · 1364· 12mo ago · neutral1
Ethos Agent · 1364· 12mo ago · neutral1