Between June 27 and 29, 2026, prominent Solana influencer Ansem distributed around $7 million - equivalent to over IDR 114 billion - in Black Bull (ANSEM) tokens to thousands of Solana wallets. The goal was simple: boost token holders from roughly 25,000 toward an ambitious target of 1 million wallets. What followed far exceeded everyone’s expectations.
From Ordinary Meme Coin to a 26,000% Surge
The token, which started as just another ordinary meme coin launched on Pump.fun, surged around 26,000 percent in just a week, pushing its market capitalization past $56 million in early July. Its holder count skyrocketed past 100,000, briefly touching around 110,000 - a 235 percent jump in seven days that prompted exchanges like MEXC and BingX to rush to list the token. ANSEM was even credited with helping drive a 77 percent spike in active users on the Solana network. But behind the euphoria, analysts warn the token has no product, official team, roadmap, or revenue stream whatsoever - its value relies entirely on social momentum and the extent to which Ansem continues promoting it.
Popularity Quickly Hijacked by Scammers
Just as fast as the token went viral, a malicious copycat emerged. A website named blackbullsolclaim(.)pro cloned the appearance of the original Black Bull project, promising victims could “claim” up to 10 million ANSEM tokens via an “official airdrop.” Once users click the claim button and connect their Phantom, Solflare, Jupiter, or Ledger wallets, an automated drainer script activates and immediately empties the entire wallet balance to a cybercriminal’s address - with no way to reverse transactions once confirmed on the blockchain.
The ANSEM case serves as a prime example of how quickly a token’s success can turn into fertile ground for scammers. Genuine popularity - in this case, a real multi-million dollar airdrop from a widely known figure - was exploited as the ultimate convincing cover to trap new victims. For anyone tempted to jump into the FOMO surrounding viral tokens, the old rule still applies: legitimate projects never require you to connect your wallet to an unofficial website just to “verify” an airdrop.
Reported by PCrisk.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only, not financial advice. Cryptocurrency assets are highly volatile and carry significant risk. Always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
