CryptoZoo
Summary
CryptoZoo was a blockchain-based NFT game co-founded by YouTuber Logan Paul, launched in September 2021 with promises of a playable play-to-earn game involving exotic animal NFTs and a native ZOO token; the game never launched as described. A December 2022 three-part investigative series by YouTuber Coffeezilla alleged the project was a scam, exposing alleged mismanagement, insider token dumping, and a lead developer who allegedly fabricated his credentials and held the game code hostage. Logan Paul offered a partial refund program, was cleared of fraud charges when a class-action lawsuit was dismissed in October 2025 on 'puffery' grounds, but faces a separate ongoing defamation trial over his suit against Coffeezilla.
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Timeline(15 events)
2021-08-31
Logan Paul announces CryptoZoo and the ZOO token with a September 2021 target launch, marketing it as a play-to-earn NFT game.
TechTimes2021-09-01
CryptoZoo formally launches; NFT eggs go on sale; ZOO token listed on exchanges. No functional game is delivered at launch.
CryptoZoo Wikipedia2021-10-01
ZOO token reaches a reported market cap in the billions during the broader crypto bull run; estimated $2.5 million in egg sales collected from retail buyers.
Kotaku / CoinMarketCap2022-01-01
ZOO token begins a prolonged collapse, ultimately losing over 87% of its value during 2022 alone, eventually trading more than 99.9% below its all-time high.
CoinMarketCap Historical Data2022-12-01
Coffeezilla (Stephen Findeisen) publishes a three-part documentary series alleging CryptoZoo is a scam, documenting alleged insider token dumping, developer fraud, and the failure to build the promised game.
CoinEdition / Investing.com2022-12-30
Logan Paul responds to the Coffeezilla investigation on his podcast, initially dismissing the allegations and threatening a defamation lawsuit against Coffeezilla.
The Crypto Basic2023-01-14
Logan Paul publishes an apology video, acknowledges he hired 'con men,' apologizes to Coffeezilla, and outlines a three-step redemption plan including ZOO token burns and a refund program.
Game Rant2023-02-01
A class-action lawsuit is filed against Logan Paul, Eduardo Ibanez, Jake Greenbaum, and others in Texas federal court, alleging an NFT fraud scheme.
Kotaku2023-02-01
Logan Paul files a crossclaim against Eduardo Ibanez and Jake Greenbaum, alleging they defrauded both investors and Paul himself.
Scribd (court document)2024-01-04
Logan Paul formally launches the CryptoZoo NFT buyback program, committing over $2.3 million to repurchase Base Eggs and Base Animals at 0.1 ETH each, contingent on claimants waiving all legal claims against Paul.
TechCrunch2024-02-08
Deadline for CryptoZoo NFT holders to submit buyback claims under Paul's refund program.
NBC News2024-06-01
Logan Paul files a defamation lawsuit against Coffeezilla (Stephen Findeisen) and Coffee Break Productions LLC in Texas federal court (case 5:24-cv-00717).
CourtListener2025-03-26
U.S. Magistrate Judge Henry J. Bemporad recommends denying Coffeezilla's motion to dismiss Paul's defamation claims, ruling that use of the word 'scam' was 'reasonably capable of defamatory meaning.'
Decrypt2025-10-30
U.S. District Judge Alan D. Albright dismisses the CryptoZoo class-action lawsuit with prejudice, ruling Paul's promotional statements were legally non-actionable 'puffery' rather than fraud.
Tubefilter2026-05-04
Jury trial in Paul v. Findeisen (Logan Paul's defamation suit against Coffeezilla) scheduled to begin; no confirmed verdict publicly reported as of this writing.
Wealth of GeeksDecision Log
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generated: 5/30/2026, 12:57:12 PM
last updated: 5/30/2026, 12:57:17 PM
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