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<p>The post <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/the-inside-story-of-ftxs-collapse-a-former-engineer-breaks-silence/">The Inside Story Of FTX’s Collapse: A Former Engineer Breaks Silence!</a> appeared first on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Aditya Baradwaj, a former engineer at Alameda Research, has come forward with shocking revelations about his experience working with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), his former boss and the founder of FTX. Baradwaj’s account unveils the audacious vision, extravagant lifestyle, and eventual downfall that has shaken the cryptocurrency world.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">As an engineer at Alameda Research, I had my entire life savings stolen from me by my former boss: Sam Bankman-Fried.<br><br>Now, after months of recuperation from the craziness of the FTX collapse, I’m ready to tell my story.<br><br>Let’s start at the beginning:<br><br>(1/25) <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f9f5.png" alt="🧵" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SBF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#SBF</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FTX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">#FTX</a> <a href="https://t.co/x5wKvT0Dy2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/x5wKvT0Dy2</a></p>— Adi (e/acc) (@aditya_baradwaj) <a href="https://twitter.com/aditya_baradwaj/status/1694355617576898838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 23, 2023</a> 
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<h2 id="the-mystery-of-alameda-research-and-ftx" data-name="the-mystery-of-alameda-research-and-ftx" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Mystery of Alameda Research and FTX</strong></h2> 
<p>Imagine walking past an ordinary office building daily and later discovering it houses a multi-billion-dollar crypto trading firm. That’s precisely how Baradwaj describes the headquarters of Alameda Research. Hidden among seminaries, the enigmatic office was the nerve center for FTX, a firm that was about to change his life forever.</p> 
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<p>SBF’s unique character stands out in Baradwaj’s account. Playing League of Legends while discussing decentralization and cryptocurrencies, Sam appeared as a contradictory figure with a fascinating blend of ambition and humility.</p> 
<h2 id="the-grand-vision-or-illusion" data-name="the-grand-vision-or-illusion" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Grand Vision or Illusion?</strong></h2> 
<p>From planning to move the company to the Caribbean to discussing future technologies and effective altruism, SBF’s ideas went far beyond the crypto exchange. He aimed to create a growing sphere of influence, an ambitious and grand plan to reshape the world.</p> 
<p>SBF’s bold visions lured in employees, including Baradwaj. The promise of doing good, mingled with a lifestyle of opulence and mingling with celebrities, made the company’s vision irresistible.</p> 
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<p>But the glitz and glamour hid a seedy underside. Careless risk management, technical debt, wasteful spending, and a general disregard for rules painted a picture of a company on the edge of catastrophe.</p> 
<h2 id="the-collapse-of-a-dream" data-name="the-collapse-of-a-dream" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The Collapse of a Dream</strong></h2> 
<p>Ultimately, the irresponsible practices led to the collapse of FTX, leaving customers, investors, and employees financially devastated. SBF’s failure to follow through on his ambitious promises has left a trail of ruin, both in physical terms and in the lives of those who trusted him.</p> 
<p>From dazzling visions to irresponsible actions, the story of SBF and his companies is a roller coaster of ambition, extravagance, and failure. Are we blinded by the glitter without seeing what’s underneath? Those interested in delving further into the secrets within FTX/Alameda can follow Baradwaj’s thread, where he promises to reveal more about his time inside FTX</p>

The Inside Story Of FTX’s Collapse: A Former Engineer Breaks Silence!

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