WNBA Dildo Throwing Controversy Began as Crypto Marketing Stunt

Key Points

1. A group has claimed responsibility for throwing sex toys onto WNBA courts to increase visibility for the $DILDO meme coin, with incidents starting in late July.

2. Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko criticized meme coins and NFTs as 'digital slop' with no intrinsic value, despite their profitability on the Solana blockchain.

3. The $DILDO token has seen a 193.7% price increase in the past week, with a 24-hour trading volume of $1.23 million.

4. Group members have mocked the WNBA and planned further disruptive actions, including targeting events like the Boston Marathon and a Lady Gaga concert.

5. The WNBA has warned against such disruptions, emphasizing player safety and respect for the game.