Speculators are buying up the Solana meme coin called CYBERLEEK, released by the same anonymous author who has been posting stolen Grand Theft Auto VI footage online for the past week.
This adds another twist to what is being treated as a security breach, with leaks continuing to emerge ahead of August 27, the date for the official GTA 6 gameplay reveal on Netflix.
Game Leak: Solana Token Added
CyberLeek is the pseudonym of the person or group that began posting purported GTA 6 development footage around August 18.
Alongside the footage, a cryptocurrency appeared. Blockchain trackers trace the token CYBERLEEK on Solana, and OpenSea calls it a "gamer rights warrior."
The token's address is embedded in leaked images. Therefore, anyone who clicks on the images is immediately taken to the token's page.
While Rockstar Games has been taking down copyright-infringing content and gaming outlets have covered the story, the token has continued to gain traction, largely for free.
Reportedly, CYBERLEEK raised $3.6 million within hours of launch.
According to CoinGecko, the token's market cap currently exceeds $14 million, with its price fluctuating around $0.01913, down over 9% in the last 24 hours.
This is not Rockstar Games' first breach. The last major hack was in 2022; however, the latest incident differs somewhat as it provides proof of a working version of the game.
It is reported that on the CyberLeek site, users voted on which clip would be released next using cryptocurrency. In another clip released later, Jason was shown in a video game store with a watermark indicating ownership and resale rights.
A Manifesto Disguised as Consumer Activism
CyberLeek has stated their campaign is a protest. The CyberLeek site hosts a manifesto targeting the sale of games in digital-only formats, paid DLC for single-player games, and games that become unplayable after server shutdowns.
Thus, CyberLeeks stands against digital pre-orders, against fake DLC for single-player games, and for the preservation of single-player content.
Proceeds from token sales will fund infrastructure, cybersecurity, and an unspecified "special project." However, none of these projects have been confirmed or backed by a public roadmap.
Stop Killing Games Wants Nothing to Do With This
The manifesto mentions the Stop Killing Games movement, launched by YouTuber Ross Scott in April 2024.
However, on August 19, the movement rejected this association, writing on its official X account: "The reason he's leaking GTA 6 is his meme coins, it doesn't help anything."
Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, is also working to identify the person behind the leak. The company has reportedly requested records from Discord related to servers, including CYBERLEEK.
Subpoenas have also reportedly been issued, presumably to X and Google. Rockstar has not confirmed the authenticity of the footage or named anyone responsible.
What Are Buyers Actually Getting?
CYBERLEEK is described as an extremely speculative meme coin with no track record of functionality.
CoinGecko notes that many trackers have flagged it as a scam. There are no confirmed ties to Rockstar, the operators are anonymous, and the claimed use of funds is unverified.
According to GameSpot, GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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