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Nader Al-Naji
BitClout Founder Charged With Wire Fraud, Civil Securities Charge
Nader Al-Naji was arrested on Saturday and faces both civil and criminal charges.

BitClout Founder on $50M Fund 'Octane' for Decentralized Social Ecosystem
The foundation of DeSo, the blockchain short for "decentralized social" started by the founder of social media site BitClout Nader Al-Naji, formerly known as "Diamondhands," has unveiled a $50 million fund called "Octane" to support the development of a decentralized social media ecosystem. Al-Naji discusses insights into the launch and its goals, also addressing BitClout's controversies.

Nader Al-Naji aka 'Diamondhands' Reveals Long-Term Plan for Bitclout Blockchain
Nader Al-Naji, aka “Diamondhands,” announced the DeSo blockchain, short for “decentralized social,” which has raised $200 million from major venture capital firms including a16z. The pseudonymous founder of the controversial social media site BitClout has confirmed his identity and revealed some of the thinking behind the platform’s chaotic rollout. "The Hash" squad discusses what's next for BitClout, exploring whether DeSo could be the backbone for the future of decentralized social media.
