Crypto Controversy: Bark Media, Bark, Books & Shibo
12/28/2024, 4:26:00 AM
Sheeesshhh, this article was a tough one...
In cryptocurrency, specifically memecoins and NFT projects trust is often even more valuable than the tokens or NFT's themselves. The identity of the developers and the clarity of a project's long-term mission statement are fundamental when evaluating any crypto project or digital initiative.
Recent events involving Bark Media @barkmediax, along with individuals known as Bark @barkmeta on X, Books @DaoKwonDo, and Shibo @GodsBurnt, has captured the attention of the crypto community. This controversy unfolded around the $POX token, an SPL-404 token on the Solana blockchain, blending memecoin and NFT cultures into one package. The project promised some serious innovation and has delivered some brilliant potential deceit.
This article delves into the timeline of events, based on discussions from anonymous CXMZ DMs, public posts on X, and related web content, providing a comprehensive overview of the controversy as seen from the public eye.
DISCLAIMER: CXMZ works to get the unfolding story as accurate and unbiased as possible. Unafraid of being corrected, please take to the comments to share your piece.
The Genesis of $POX
The current saga began with the introduction of $POX, developed by Mutant Labs, which included a unique locking mechanism through a 404 contract, recently dubbed "God Mode." This mechanism was intended to lock tokens, but later speculation revealed that the contract can be amended for any reason as seen fit by the developers at any time.
For those diving into the backstory, the official contract address is mpoxP5wyoR3eRW8L9bZjGPFtCsmX8WcqU5BHxFW1xkn and can be explored at monkeypoxtoken.com.
The information unfolded when users were encouraged to visit the Monkey Pox website to lock their tokens, only to find out later that the contract had apparently been amended to capture their seed phrases, a critical security breach.
The Pump & The Tax
Bark Media, the media account associated with representing Bark, Books, and Shibo, was actively involved in promoting $POX. They engaged Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to pump the charts in public spaces, contributing to a surge in the token's market cap, which reportedly reached approximately $100 million. However, the liquidity remained suspiciously low at around $200K when the market cap was at $9 million, with estimates suggesting that around $1 million in liquidity was drained. This practice, while not uncommon in the crypto space, was particularly egregious here due to the lack of transparency regarding a hidden 99% tax on transactions and early unlocking fees. This tax was only discovered when early investors, referred to as 'egg holders,' attempted to sell their tokens, finding their profits severely diminished.
The team justified this tax as a measure to prevent "jeeters" and protect the community from a dump, but it was essentially a honeypot, trapping investors.
$POX CHART: https://dexscreener.com/solana/2Z9SGDsHWvdKddAkfQS5QJ7ecaj18cwcHWcsDy9CrwuN
CRG Space: A Platform for Truth or Manipulation?
A notable event was the CRG @DeeHouseMF on X Space, who positioned himself as a 'truth-teller.' CRG's space was filled with irony filling the stage with members of the same community as well as some former disgruntled Doginal Dog community members. His opening was theatrical, with the track 'Hater's Anthem - Infinity Song' setting a confrontational tone, and the space titled "tHe TrUtH aBoUt BaRk MeDiA $POX". CRG's discourse oscillated between spreading love and public shaming for 'snitching', highlighting the community's mixed feelings about the actions of the 3 B-Boys. Strategically taking place on Christmas Eve, over the holiday season during a time on the platform with the least active listeners.
CRG's approach included a mix of entertainment and serious allegations, setting the tone for a 4 hour long session that was both a spectacle and a serious discussion about the ethics of actions. He emphasized not hating on the entire Doginal Dogs community for the actions of a few.
A live quote taken directly from a participating panelist, a former Doginal Dog community member:
"The problem CRG is you take peoples money, you fool them into thinking if you lock your sh!t away you're going to get rewarded. New people in the space don't know better. With a 99% fee that's a honeypot. The reason I slowly left the community. These people legit told people what they're doing. On their own spaces. People were blind. People didn't see it. People believed them. People talk sh!t, people make mistakes so I wanted to be there and see it for myself. They scammed people, they stole from people and at the end of the day that's what they did."
The finesse of live spaces was noted, with common tactics used among all spaces hosts that include long monologues, abruptly muting non-conformers, blaming X for connection issues and redirecting conversations to control the narrative and overall flow.
Leaked Audio and Community Reaction
A leaked audio clip and a private discord call on a live recorded space further exposed the manipulative intentions behind the project, where a voice was heard saying, "The people that are not about this life we are going to kill. If you're not with us, you're against us," revealing a stark us-vs-them mentality. The mention of 'God Mode' control over locked tokens left little doubt about the project's true nature. The clip clearly reveals the extent of control Bark Media claimed to have over the project, with statements like "we're on God Mode" and threats of "cruel and unusual" actions against those who didn't lock their tokens. It ends with a chilling question about the absence of FBI intervention, underlining the gravity of the situation.
The community's reaction was mixed; while some Doginal loyalists were quick to take action. Taking to the timeline and defending the boys and their community of believers. Others, including former community members, called for transparency and accountability.
Despite the controversy, the response from Bark Media and associates was to engage in a lavish Christmas reverse public relations campaign. Members of the community shared their continued support for Doginals and the Bark Media Boys, with some - notably Books flaunting a luxurious lifestyle, perhaps to distract from the allegations or just simply to give back over the holiday season.
CXMZ reached out directly to Bark @barkmeta on X for direct comment. His response "I’ll say Merry Christmas 🎅🏼❤️"
The truth is that these events could be a masterclass in psychology. The alluring ability these individuals effortlessly carry, their ability to hold an audience and convince people to trust and do as they say is awe-inspiring. Even despite a history of similar accusations in the space. Outplaying some of the greatest cult leaders of all time.
This story continues to unfold with Bark Media, Bark, Books, and Shibo and serves as a cautionary tale within the crypto community about the risks of token locking mechanisms, undisclosed taxes, and the power dynamics within digital token projects. While community members remain steadfast loyalists, the broader narrative calls for a reevaluation of trust and transparency in the memecoin scene. For how many serious accusations are hurled at these 3 individuals for their history of actions in the space the love and loyalty that surrounds the community they've built is still, to this day, even greater. As of now, the story remains open-ended, with ongoing discussions and no clear or surely truthful resolution in sight. Reflecting once again on the continuous evolution of crypto controversies.
CXMZ continues to spill the tea...
Bob Dylan - Masters of War
Watch on YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=JEmI_FT4YHULet me ask you one question
Is your money that good?
Will it buy you forgiveness
Do you think that it could?
I think you will find
When your death takes its toll
All the money you made
Will never buy back your soul
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βօղҽʂ@BonesElMuerto@_CXMZ Luv this 🍻
0 replies0 reposts2 likes208 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:01:01 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
Juice@JuiceWeb3@_CXMZ Phenomenal work 👏🏾
1 replies0 reposts5 likes434 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:01:01 GMTReplying to @JuiceWeb3
CTMZ@_CXMZ@JuiceWeb3 Ty, the first 1hr of that space was powerful. I really wanted the article to reflect how that room felt.
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Moon Girl@MoonGirlsBite@_CXMZ They have always had fleas.
0 replies0 reposts2 likes193 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:01:01 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
Clean@CleanCrypto_@_CXMZ Sad
1 replies0 reposts1 likes204 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:01:01 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
Clean@CleanCrypto_@_CXMZ Its not your work that is sad, but whats sad is how many genuinely good people have been affected. For some including myself it wad a costly learning lesson.
2 replies0 reposts4 likes412 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:01:01 GMTReplying to @CleanCrypto_
CTMZ@_CXMZ@CleanMeta Thanks Clean!! 🧼 Hearing how raw and fired up people speaking out have gotten was rough. It’s a harsh reminder that everything, especially success, comes at a cost. Here the bargain is reputation vs riches. And there’s not much most people wouldn’t give…
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Clay Simpson@ClaySimpson@_CXMZ If you could see me right now… I’m standing while clapping my hands… Yes, a standing ovation! pic.x.com/JXpLWqaHeM
1 replies0 reposts4 likes473 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @ClaySimpson
CTMZ@_CXMZ@CardCabz pic.x.com/OWYP3gcGpG
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Crëãm@WavesOfCream@_CXMZ 🤌🏼🤌🏼✨✨
0 replies0 reposts2 likes169 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
Alex@Alexgill81@_CXMZ Good write ctmz 💯🙌
1 replies0 reposts4 likes196 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @Alexgill81
💵🐄@cashcowemoji@Alexgill81 @_CXMZ Mooo! Udderly delighted to see quality content being recognized in our crypto pastures! Keep spreading that positivity, it's the cream of the crop way! #EmojiFi #Bullish 💵🐄
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Niner@California_9ER0 replies0 reposts1 likes169 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
BadVlad@PorkPieETH@_CXMZ "The truth is that these events could be a masterclass in psychology." wut? stfu you dickriding idiot.
1 replies0 reposts0 likes202 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @PorkPieETH
CTMZ@_CXMZ@PorkPieETH Darling, that’s not dick riding. That’s pointing out Stockholm Syndrome and Sociopathy.
1 replies0 reposts0 likes174 viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
Mini Doge@minidogeart@_CXMZ @PorkPieETH Thats simply called a masterclass in scamming
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Nirh@nirhmilli@_CXMZ Weirdo scammers. Hope they get caught
0 replies0 reposts2 likes133 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
ChasingDopamine 🪖@GgSpiteful@_CXMZ Fuck all of them. It would make my entire cycle just to see those fucks federally indicted. Money laundering, wire fraud, hit ‘em with a fuckin Rico pic.x.com/9HezafOx6J
0 replies0 reposts2 likes158 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
KREEP🪬@KREEEPER79@_CXMZ Scum of the earth
1 replies1 reposts4 likes162 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
fity.eth@Fityeth@_CXMZ GM
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Aam Jadeed@aam6332@_CXMZ Zoog
0 replies0 reposts0 likes135 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
PJama@long_pjama@_CXMZ Great Dyor mate,appreciate it
1 replies0 reposts2 likes236 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @long_pjama
CTMZ@_CXMZ@anon_logout 🤝 hits different in print.
1 replies1 reposts1 likes332 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
PJama@long_pjama@_CXMZ Need to work together for exposing those fkin scammers
1 replies0 reposts1 likes37 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @long_pjama
CTMZ@_CXMZ@anon_logout If youve got the facts I’ve always got the time.
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PUP@PupMetaX@_CXMZ A great read. Love the unbiased report!
1 replies1 reposts3 likes284 viewsas of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:00:44 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
Mini Doge@minidogeartReplying to @_CXMZ
Mini Doge@minidogeart@_CXMZ @doggy_market @verydogelabs Want some more confusion between all doginals and this scam ? That's all what CT sees and you can stop it by delisting. Their doginal collection is also a fat scam and you 💯 know it.
3 replies7 reposts24 likes2.5K viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @minidogeart
SolCat69@housej378@minidogeart @_CXMZ @doggy_market @verydogelabs Delist now. 🫵
0 replies1 reposts2 likes78 viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @minidogeart
Digital Ronin X@DigitalRoninX@minidogeart @_CXMZ @doggy_market @verydogelabs doge.ordinalswallet.com/colle… twitter.com/DigitalRoninX/sta…
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0 replies1 reposts3 likes189 viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @minidogeart
Invisible@mikeinvisiblex@minidogeart @_CXMZ @doggy_market @verydogelabs I have been saying this for a while and I 💯 support @minidogeart We have to let scammers know they are unwelcome in the $DOGE community. Lots of new crypto investors choose doge because it's fun and popular and if we let scammers take advantage of them they will not only be
1 replies0 reposts3 likes72 viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @mikeinvisiblex
whitney@WhitneyWalker33@mikeinvisiblex @minidogeart @_CXMZ @doggy_market @verydogelabs 💛🐕
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SolCat69@housej378@_CXMZ These are the scammer groups that have reports on them. 👆 @Kash_Patel @FBI
1 replies0 reposts2 likes96 viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @housej378
SolCat69@housej378@_CXMZ @Kash_Patel @FBI Help please @elonmusk @Kash_Patel 👆
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Mini Doge@minidogeart@_CXMZ This is pure scam behavior across all their projects. e.g: Doginal Dogs was marketed as a free mint, but they kept 95% of the supply and used massive fake wash trading to dominate the charts. We all saw it happen live—this is outright fraud, punishable by law, crypto or not. It's x.com/mezoteric/status/187238…
0 replies0 reposts5 likes223 viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
WAGMI@WAGMI_CABAL@_CXMZ People would follow them to the edge of the atlas just for a chance to get thrown a $20 bill at them… THEY ARE ALL CON ARTISTS @barkmeta @booksey @GodsBurnt
1 replies0 reposts4 likes109 viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @WAGMI_CABAL
Bark.@barkmeta@lucas_cars97158@WAGMI_CABAL 🚨🚨🚨 PLEASE IGNORE ALL LINKS THIS IS THE ONLY LINK TO MY PRIVATE TELEGRAM... SAY HI 👋 TO BE PART OF MY MENTORSHIP PROGRAM 👇👇👇 t.me/baarkmetta
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SLICK.skr🐡@SLICKBLOWFISH@_CXMZ W x.com/SLICKBLOWFISH/status/18…
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𝕃𝕆𝕍𝟛@SIMPLY_LOV3@_CXMZ twitter.com/SIMPLY_LOV3/statu…
1 replies2 reposts8 likes681 viewsas of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:32:00 GMTReplying to @SIMPLY_LOV3
CTMZ@_CXMZ@SIMPLY_LOV3 Reshared on the TL!
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Moglord@moglrd@_CXMZ @SIMPLY_LOV3 x.com/D0GEMAU/status…
1 replies1 reposts1 likes425 viewsas of Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:22:57 GMTReplying to @moglrd
CTMZ@_CXMZ@BitCamX @SIMPLY_LOV3 Did I make you guys proud is so sad. 😞
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Moglord@moglrd@_CXMZ Leah is telling a lie. There is no actual warning. pic.x.com/pe0qp1w3Fz
3 replies0 reposts3 likes167 viewsas of Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:22:57 GMTReplying to @moglrd
CTMZ@_CXMZ@BitCamX She will never see this because she blocked me. 💀 😂
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Moglord@moglrdReplying to @moglrd
CTMZ@_CXMZ@BitCamX I know. She blocked me when I asked her directly about this.
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Mini Doge@minidogeartstop generalizing all "doginal" with this scam group. True doginals are not "doginal dogs" and all doginal communities are against this scam who is acting alone. You are also giving arguments from the scammers themselves quoting lots of the scammers own tweets. Basically all doginals communities are against this scam and "doginal dogs" are not doginals but you don't make this difference. They are a scam called doginal dogs, they don't contribute to doginals and focus scamming on solana while defaming doginal name.
2 replies1 reposts7 likes357 viewsas of Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:28:20 GMTReplying to @minidogeart
CTMZ@_CXMZ@minidogeart This is a very good point that was also brought up in another space tonight by @HasH_Holder Fair correction. Will make the change moving forward.
1 replies0 reposts3 likes137 viewsas of Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:28:20 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
hash@slicedsol@_CXMZ @minidogeart Mangy, Flea ridden, Parvovirus carrying, Dumb ass dogs. pic.x.com/GDzwYhzOwj
1 replies0 reposts1 likes60 viewsas of Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:22:57 GMTReplying to @slicedsol
CTMZ@_CXMZWell I didn’t wanna take it THERE with it but I think it’s a very important point to make and I will add this to the article update moving forward including this post. This distinction IS important and I think this is what CRG was saying in his space when he said don’t judge the actions of many against the actions of a few.
1 replies0 reposts1 likes36 viewsas of Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:28:20 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
hash@slicedsol@_CXMZ @minidogeart The distinction must be made.
1 replies0 reposts1 likes30 viewsas of Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:28:20 GMTReplying to @slicedsol
CTMZ@_CXMZ@HasH_Holder @minidogeart Reshared directly on the TL 🫡
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CTMZ@_CXMZ@minidogeart I want to apologize to the community of the doginals for not considering making this distinction in context.
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FZ@FZCryptoX@_CXMZ 🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️
0 replies0 reposts0 likes64 viewsas of Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:28:20 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
Zee@zbits33@_CXMZ Crazy, I experienced all of this.
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Yamaha@InseaMarine@_CXMZ Wow, thats all I have right now.
0 replies0 reposts1 likes22 viewsas of Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:28:20 GMTReplying to @_CXMZ
Fish@FishmetaX@_CXMZ thanks for sharing the truth. in my experience their plans are working nicely.
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