Former Yuga Labs founder talks comeback rumors

In a recent post on X, Wylie Aronow, former founder of Yuga Labs, addressed current rumors about a possible return to a leadership role within the company.

Aronow, who stepped back from his role in January of this year to prioritize his health, clarified speculation and provided additional information about the company.

Yuga Labs Founder Addresses Leadership Speculation

Addressing speculation about his leadership role at Yuga Labs, Aronow openly acknowledged the numerous tweets circulating and expressed understanding for the curiosity surrounding his involvement.

Hey, I've seen a lot of tweets this week asking/hoping to return to a leadership position in Yuga. I understand where that feeling comes from. A couple of things about that:

There are days when I want to throw myself into the deep end, and there are days, like yesterday, when…

— GordonGoner.eth (Wylie Aronow) (@GordonGoner) December 11, 2023

Aronow emphasized that his recovery was more of a marathon than a sprint, highlighting the seriousness of his health situation. He made it clear that he is not yet ready to resume even a part-time job, underscoring the need to prioritize his long-term health, especially for those who depend on him.

Despite his absence, Aronow showed awareness of his impact in shaping the vision of Yuga Labs, expressing that he is no stranger to his influence and believes it is evident to everyone else as well. After a month of evaluating the company's evolution during his absence, he noticed both positive and negative changes.

Identifying key issues impeding the company's progress, Aronow revealed that he addressed these concerns at a recent board meeting two days earlier. He left the meeting with renewed confidence in the current leadership of all Yuga brands.

Aronow expressed optimism about the company's future, highlighting in particular the anticipation for 2024 and the pressure they are under.

In a tantalizing teaser for the Yuga Labs community, Aronow stated: “I think you'll be impressed. Fasten your seatbelt,” alluding to interesting events on the horizon.

Big spend on nft

In November, Aronow made significant investments in the nft space, spending over $1.5 million on tokens from notable collections such as CryptoPunks, Doodles, and artwork by artist Beeple. This spending spree began with the acquisition of a rare CryptoPunk for 600 ether (equivalent to $1.14 million), and Aronow has since expanded his purchases of it to surpass the $1.5 million mark.

Diversifying his acquisitions, Aronow has not limited himself to collections related to Yuga Labs but has also shown interest in collections known beyond the Yuga Labs universe.

Their purchases include NFTs from collections such as Doodles, Meebits, Pudgy Penguins, and pieces by renowned digital artist Beeple.

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