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How Ryan Selkis’s tweets escalated from personal grievances to staunch political statements to, ultimately his exit Ryan Selkis, the founder and now ex-CEO of Messari, has abruptly resigned following a torrent of incendiary and controversial tweets that rocked the crypto community. Announcing his decision on July 19, Selkis cited his desire to focus on crypto policy and national issues, stepping down after days of intense public backlash. Selkis’s sudden exit leaves Messari at a crossroads, with Chief Revenue Officer Eric Turner stepping in as interim CEO. Known for his sharp insights in the crypto world, Selkis has been at the center of social media storms before, but this latest episode has taken things to a new level, ultimately leading to his departure. Selkis’s recent outburst began following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, an event that seemed to trigger a cascade of angry tweets.  The content of Selkis’s tweets ranged from personal grievances to staunch political statements, causing quite a stir within the crypto community. On July 18, Selkis tweeted about a “tough love” session with Messari’s leadership. In his tweet, he expressed gratitude to those who approached him in good faith to help rein him in.  Just had a terrific “tough love” session with Messari leadership, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate people who approach me in good faith and help rein me in because they know my vision and where my heart is. I ran too hot this week, and will address that in full soon. — Ryan Selkis (d/acc) 🇺🇸 (@twobitidiot) July 18, 2024 He admitted to having “run too hot” and promised to address the situation fully soon, hinting at internal tensions within Messari. The following day, July 19, Selkis issued a public apology. He acknowledged his anger and mentioned his…

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