The Aleph Zero collapse shocked the crypto world—$200M wiped out, the founder resigned, and a new chain called Common is rising from the ruins.
Author: Tanishq Bodh
On May 23, 2025, Aleph Zero (AZERO) faced one of the most dramatic moments in its short but promising history. The price of AZERO nosedived 52% in a matter of hours. Its co-founder resigned. And a new chain—Common—was announced by the very people who helped build Aleph Zero in the first place. The Aleph Zero collapse is one of the most dramatic episodes in recent crypto history.
Here’s the full story behind the crash, the resignation, and what comes next.
Launched in 2021, Aleph Zero began as a privacy-focused Layer 1 blockchain. It stood out for its emphasis on scientific research, zero-knowledge proofs, and real-world privacy infrastructure.
At its peak, AZERO was among the top 100 coins by market cap. But just three years later, it dropped below rank #1250, erasing over $200 million in value.
The fall wasn’t just market-driven—it was rooted in internal cracks.
On May 23, 2025, AZERO suddenly plunged from around $0.10 to $0.05 within hours.
This unexpected drop fueled panic across social media.
Speculation spread: Was there an internal selloff? Was the foundation out of funds? Was something bigger unfolding behind the scenes?
Then came the confirmation.
Adam Gągol, the informal CEO and co-founder of Aleph Zero, posted a heartfelt thread announcing his resignation from the Aleph Zero Foundation.
But this wasn’t a quiet departure.
Adam openly admitted the dysfunction within the organization and wrote the now-infamous line:
“There’s no unified us anymore.”
According to Adam’s statement, the project’s issues went far deeper than price action:
Aleph Zero, despite its strong tech, was failing as an organization.
Adam didn’t walk away from blockchain.
He and several key members of the original team are launching Common, a new chain and token built on the same tech as AZERO but with a radically different approach.
This isn’t a pivot. It’s a clean break.
Common represents:
Yes. A snapshot was taken of all AZERO wallets on May 23 at 11:00 CEST.
The plan includes:
It’s more than a rebrand—it’s a redistribution of trust.
The development is being led by Cardinal Cryptography, the same team responsible for Aleph Zero’s original tech stack.
Adam Gągol is now the majority shareholder of Cardinal. With a token-free runway and independent capital, the team is moving swiftly.
Their goal? Ship fast. Communicate openly. Rebuild trust.
Common is not Aleph Zero 2.0. It’s an explicit admission that the old system failed—and an attempt to do it right this time.
Transparency isn’t optional in crypto. When leadership hides or stalls, the market reacts with ruthless efficiency.
Adam’s resignation and full disclosure weren’t just damage control—they were a signal flare: this isn’t working, and we’re starting over.
Many in the community are still hurt by Aleph Zero’s collapse. Rightfully so.
But Common is trying something bold:
Skepticism is high—but so is curiosity.
The Aleph Zero collapse shocked the crypto world—$200M wiped out, the founder resigned, and a new chain called Common is rising from the ruins.
Common is launching with noise. This might be one of the most radical leadership resets we’ve seen in crypto history.
Now the spotlight is on the team behind Common—to see if they can rebuild something worth believing in.
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