Haliey Welch’s rise and fall exemplifies the internet’s stupidity, horniness, and fraud

Haliey Welch's viral catchphrase " Hawk Tuah !" became a viral hit across social media.

Welch launched a cryptocurrency called HAWK earlier this month .

The coin shot above $500 million in market capitalization when it launched, but when retail investors tried to buy in, the coin plummeted, losing 95 percent of its value.

Welch smartly recognized that she had a hit on her hands, starting a personal brand called “ 16 Minutes ”.

On Dec. 20 , after going dark for weeks , Welch posted a statement on X saying she’s cooperating with the people suing the creators of the coin.

Welch could only be trusted with 15 minutes of fame.

Perhaps the crypto kings of the Caymans took advantage of her, perhaps she was in on the con.