In a stunning twist, the X account of John McAfee, the late cryptocurrency trailblazer and antivirus software pioneer, burst back to life on Thursday, sending shockwaves through the online community.
The tweet, which has since gone viral, proclaimed the launch of a new AI-powered memecoin project called AIntivirus.
I’m back with AIntivirus. An AI version of myself.
You didn’t think I would miss this cycle did you?https://t.co/thL0LoSZ2l
Do not fall for scam tokens. This is the only official AIntivirus CA:
BAezfVmia8UYLt4rst6PCU4dvL2i2qHzqn4wGhytpNJW@AIntivirus @theemrsmcafee pic.twitter.com/PPJ12X77aQ
— John McAfee (@officialmcafee) January 23, 2025
McAfee’s Legacy Lives On
The tweet sparked widespread speculation and excitement, with many in the online community wondering if the eccentric entrepreneur had somehow managed to cheat death or if his account had been hacked. However, it has been revealed that the tweet was posted by McAfee’s wife, Janice.
Janice took to her official X account to reveal that she has been tirelessly seeking ways to pay tribute to her visionary husband’s enduring legacy and to continue his groundbreaking work in the cryptocurrency market following his sudden and untimely passing.
This quest ultimately led her to launch AIntivirus, an AI memecoin that honors John McAfee’s memory. The tweet read:
“I am super excited to announce that I have taken creative control of a product that will expand John’s legacy. It encompasses his core beliefs of freedom, privacy, and technology while expanding on his passion for crypto and AI. John would have loved this cycle crypto is in and I am happy to have found a project that allows him to participate posthumously.”
Concerns Over AIntivirus Token Distribution Arise
Unfortunately, the debut of the memecoin was marred by many problems, with the most pressing concerns centered around the transparency and distribution of its token supply.
On January 6, the project created 100 million tokens, quickly transferred to 277 different wallets. The tokens moved are not available for the public to buy and trade, but a small group of people holds most.
In reality, only a tiny fraction of the tokens, around 1.6% (just 2.6 million), worth about $1 million, are available for trading on public exchanges. A small group holds the rest, and it’s unclear what they plan to do with them. The lack of transparency has raised concerns that the project might be unfair or even a scam, which would be consistent with the alarming prevalence of cryptocurrency scams in the industry.
