Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Claims Involvement in Creating DJT Token

Martin Shkreli, infamously known as “Pharma Bro,” has asserted that he played a role in the creation of the Solana-based token DJT. This token has been the center of speculation, with rumors suggesting it was “spearheaded” by Donald Trump’s son.

In a June 18 X Spaces discussion, Shkreli disclosed that he was “helping a friend” with the token’s launch in April. He mentioned that about 10 people were directly involved in its creation, with 40 to 50 people aware of it. Listeners reported that he mentioned Trump’s son, Barron Trump, as one of those aware of the project.

This revelation came four hours after Arkham Intelligence announced a $150,000 bounty for identifying the creator of DJT. Arkham’s bounty was a response to Shkreli’s acceptance of a $100 million bet with prominent crypto trader GCR regarding the authenticity of the DJT token.

“Fuck it, we ball. $150,000 to the first person to definitively prove the identity of the creator of $DJT,” Arkham posted on X on June 18.

“Find definitive evidence of the creator of $DJT. We will accept private proof for this bounty, but if accepted, that proof will be made public,” the bounty notice stated. High-profile blockchain investigator ZachXBT was among those who submitted evidence, which reportedly influenced Shkreli’s decision to host an X Spaces discussion.

Bets Continue: Did Trump Launch DJT?

Meanwhile, online bets persist on whether the DJT token was indeed launched by Trump or a member of his family.