zombies
Summary
"Zombies" in cryptocurrency refers to a broad classification of dormant or abandoned blockchain projects rather than a specific single entity. The term encompasses thousands of tokens that maintain blockchain presence and trading activity despite ceased development, minimal utility, or failed missions.
Connected Entities
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- Monero→mentioned with→Bitcoin(60%)
- Internet Computer→mentioned with→Ethereum(70%)
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- Litecoin→mentioned with→Bitcoin(70%)
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- zombies→mentioned with→Ethereum(70%)
- zombies→mentioned with→Bitcoin(60%)
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Timeline(5 events)
12 November 2017
Early analysis of zombie token phenomena published, defining characteristics of underfunded projects with limited utility
Medium Analysis2021
Massive surge in new token launches begins, with over 7 million projects launched between 2021-2025
CCN Market Analysis13 December 2022
CoinDesk reports on crypto market turning zombie tokens into dead coins during bear market
CoinDesk27 April 2024
Forbes publishes controversial "billion-dollar zombies" list, classifying 20 major blockchain projects as zombies
Forbes via Crypto Briefing2025
Estimated 1.8 million token projects fail or become zombies in 2025, continuing mass failure trend
CCNDecision Log
- hash: 1HrHp3hxvtoGdKXfE7oAvDsgrNuEiGTGj78jLrwFjnj
This investigation is cryptographically anchored to the Solana blockchain (1 event). 4 of 5 cited source URLs have an Internet Archive snapshot.
model: claude-sonnet-4-20250514
generated: 4/17/2026, 3:51:44 AM
last updated: 7/24/2026, 3:55:39 PM
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