Solana’s Co-Founder Says Netflix’s FTX Trailer Was Worse Than He Expected
Key Summary
Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko expressed disappointment with the Netflix FTX series, claiming it fused him, fellow co-founder Raj Gokal, and Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin into one person. The series focuses on Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, with no announced cast member playing a Solana or Ethereum founder. Yakovenko shared his remarks on Twitter hours after the trailer dropped, stating it was worse than he expected.
Solana Co-Founder Slams Netflix FTX Trailer as Distortion of Reality
Background
The Netflix FTX series premiered with a trailer that combined the lives of Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, without featuring any Solana or Ethereum founders. Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana co-founder, expressed disappointment with the portrayal, stating it was worse than he expected.
Impact on Industry Veterans
Industry figures reacted to the series, with some expressing mixed feelings. Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at crypto financial firm Galaxy, admitted he would enjoy the dramatization, despite having had a negative experience with the FTX collapse.
Legal Context
The Netflix series arrives amidst ongoing legal proceedings, with Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year prison sentence still pending. He has petitioned the Supreme Court to review his fraud conviction.
FTX Customer Repayments
FTX customers waited until 2025 for their first repayments, with claims valued at 2022 prices. The series may be difficult for these customers to watch, given the delay in repayments and the disparity in values.