In a horrific turn of events, Solana developer and meme pioneer Mikul suffered third-degree burns during a live promotional event for his new cryptocurrency, “Truth or Dare” (DARE).
The incident occurred when Micol, in an attempt to create a viral moment, doused himself with isopropyl alcohol and ignited fireworks directed at him by friends. Unfortunately, the incident quickly escalated when it caught fire.
Matters worsened when using water bottles did not succeed in extinguishing the fire, and the group was forced to call emergency services. Mikul was taken to a trauma center where about thirty percent of his body was found to have third-degree burns.
Medical update and recovery
As of the latest update, Micol is undergoing treatment at a Miami hospital, where his condition remains stable but serious. The cryptocurrency community has expressed shock and concern, highlighting the lengths to which individuals will go to gain public attention in the highly competitive cryptocurrency space.
This incident is a sobering reminder of the dangers involved in extreme marketing tactics. He called for caution in all public and private demonstrations. Micol’s recovery is being closely monitored, and updates will be followed as they become available.
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