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Jeffy Yu, the 22-year-old co-founder of the artificial intelligence (AI) crypto project Zerebro, is at the center of a growing controversy following reports that he may have faked his death.  Initially believed to have committed suicide, Yu’s alleged passing triggered a massive surge in his legacy meme coin, LLJEFFY token. It skyrocketed to a market cap of around $105 million. However, mounting evidence suggests Yu may still be alive and actively involved in cryptocurrency transactions. The Rise and Fall of Legacoin: Jeffy Yu’s Alleged Death and $105 Million Surge  On May 4, a video surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) purportedly showing Yu taking his own life during a livestream on the Pump.fun platform. This prompted widespread shock in the crypto community.  Heartbroken over the Zerebro dev’s tragic loss. A reminder to check on each other—this space can be tough. Rest in peace. 💔 Family can be your rock through tough times—lean on them, talk it out, and let their love lift you up. 💪❤️ Read the full article here 👇🏽… pic.twitter.com/FAbR7N4aoP — Bat Gremlin 𝕏 (@NFTBatGremlin) May 6, 2025 His now-deleted obituary was posted on the Legacy platform on May 6, and many tribute posts followed. That same day, a pre-scheduled article attributed to Yu was published. The article introduced the “Legacoin,” a new category of meme coins tied to legacy and permanence.  Yu launched LLJEFFY as the first legacoin on the date of his alleged death. “If you’re reading this, it’s because my 72 hour deadman’s switch triggered so i’m not here, at least physically or my adhd really got the best of me (oops, i’ll post an update when i have that ‘oh shit’ moment, embarrassing if the token isn’t live) this is a legacoin, my final art piece LLJEFFY,” the blog read. The coin offers no promises…

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