Crypto-focused platform Zora launched its own meme coin, ZORA, unexpectedly without prior announcement or a claim link. This move led to confusion among users who attempted manual interaction with the token’s smart contract for claiming their shares. 💰 The token was silently distributed, surprising many in the community as no user-friendly interface initially existed at launch. Only those familiar with technical details could interact directly with the contract, creating a hurdle for newcomers. 🤯 Despite the lack of communication, millions of dollars worth of ZORA tokens have flowed into major exchanges like Binance and Bitget, as well as decentralized platforms like Uniswap and 1inch. Trading infrastructure is already in place on platforms like Hyperliquid, suggesting a fast-tracked launch. 📈 On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence reveals around $6 million worth of tokens moved between exchanges. Critics argue that pre-claiming the token before a Token Generation Event (TGE) creates an unfair advantage for those with early access to the smart contract. 💥 Backlash quickly emerged on social media platform X, with users condemning Zora’s opaque launch process. Zora had previously secured $2 million in seed funding and $50 million more in 2022, including backing from Coinbase Ventures. The token was also added to Binance’s pre-listing pool today. *This is not investment advice.*