DeGods NFT Project’s Rohun Vora Steps Away from CEO Role
By: crypto news|2025/05/12 15:30:10
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Rohun Vora, known by the pseudonym Frank DeGods, announced Monday that he resigned as CEO of the DeGods NFT project, concluding his three-year leadership of one of Solana’s foremost collections.Vora stated that leadership would pass to @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce, although neither has disclosed their real identity. Since its launch in 2021, DeGods evolved from a niche experiment into a multimillion-dollar community.Vora announced his departure on Monday via X with a candid message. He reflected on sleepless nights spent building both DeGods and its sister collection y00ts. He thanked the community for friendships made and assured followers that no legal issues were behind his exit.Frank DeGods Insists He Faced No Legal Issues and Isn’t on the RunHe admitted that the project’s fixation on his “frank degods” persona may have become a roadblock. He noted at times “the hate was overdone” but understood its appeal as click-driven criticism. He further clarified that he committed no unlawful acts and affirmed that he is not evading any investigations.today is my last day as ceo of degods.my chapter is closing, but the story isn't over. @0x_chill & @pastagotsauce will be taking over.— Frank (@frankdegods) May 12, 2025Although Vora offered no formal explanation for stepping down, his comments suggest a mix of personal reflection and community pressures. He expressed pride in the work achieved and optimism that a fresh perspective could drive DeGods forward without the distractions surrounding his own reputation.Series of Technical and Artistic Stumbles Precede CEO ExitThe move follows a series of high-profile setbacks. In 2023 Vora oversaw the ill-fated migration of DeGods from Solana to Ethereum after Solana’s downturn post-FTX collapse. Moreover an overhyped Season 3 release later that year disappointed collectors with lackluster artwork and triggered a sharp drop in the project’s floor price.Meanwhile DeLabs, the studio behind DeGods, merged with Dust Labs in Feb. 2024 and saw co-founder Kevin Henrikson, also known as Kevin DeGods, depart around the same time. Observers interpreted those changes as a bid to streamline operations and redefine the roadmap after the project’s rocky transition.Subsequently, the launch of the DEGOD token in Sept. 2024 aimed to simplify the ecosystem but met mixed reactions from holders. Community debate over governance and tokenomics continued to swirl into early 2025, adding to the challenges faced by the founding team.Vora hinted at new ventures beyond the NFT space, possibly in artificial intelligence, and welcomed the opportunity to pursue fresh interests. His departure ushers in a new chapter for DeGods under undisclosed leadership.The post DeGods NFT Project’s Rohun Vora Steps Away from CEO Role appeared first on Cryptonews.
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