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Former Brazilian football star&nbsp;Ronaldinho has officially&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://x.com/10Ronaldinho/status/1896323945697018323">launched</a> his&nbsp;STAR10 token on the&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://bsc.news/post/what-is-bnb-chain-layer-one-blockchain-guide">BNB Chain</a>, marking his entry into the Web3 world.&nbsp;
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 My new one and ONLY OFFICIAL token is HERE! It’s time to celebrate greatness, passion, and that legendary spirit that NEVER fades 😎Legends are not born… THEY ARE FORGED. And YOU can choose to be a part of it. Get your $STAR10 NOW. Let’s make history together!… <a href="https://t.co/91KbaXVmgS">pic.twitter.com/91KbaXVmgS</a>— Ronaldinho (@10Ronaldinho) <a href="https://twitter.com/10Ronaldinho/status/1896323945697018323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 2, 2025</a>
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The launch follows his warning about&nbsp;fake&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:none" href="https://bsc.news/post/what-are-memecoins-guide-how-they-work-2025">meme coins</a> using his name. In his announcement, he called&nbsp;STAR10 a&nbsp;"legacy in the making", promising&nbsp;exclusive fan experiences, digital assets, and AI-driven insights.
However, the launch has sparked controversy, with&nbsp;on-chain data hinting at insider trading. While STAR10 initially surged to a&nbsp;$300 million market cap, its valuation quickly dropped, raising concerns among investors.
So, is&nbsp;STAR10 a long-term Web3 project, or is it just another celebrity-backed token with a questionable future?
<h2 id="span-span-strong-what-is-star10-strong-span-span">What is STAR10?</h2>
STAR10 is Ronaldinho’s official crypto token, blending&nbsp;football, Web3, and fan engagement. It offers:
<ul>
 <li>Signed memorabilia &amp; digital collectibles</li>
 <li>Exclusive VIP experiences (meet-and-greets, behind-the-scenes access, private events)</li>
 <li>AI-powered insights for fans</li>
 <li>Community-driven initiatives</li>
</ul>
Ronaldinho emphasized that&nbsp;STAR10 is not a typical meme coin but a&nbsp;long-term vision designed to provide real-world value.
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 "My new and only official token is here! It’s time to celebrate greatness, passion, and the legendary spirit that never fades," Ronaldinho posted on X.
</blockquote>
<h3 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-tokenomics-breakdown-strong-span-span">Tokenomics Breakdown</h3>
STAR10 has a&nbsp;total supply of 1 billion tokens, distributed as follows:
<ul>
 <li>25% - Liquidity</li>
 <li>20% - Public sale</li>
 <li>20% - Allocated to Ronaldinho</li>
 <li>15% - Marketing &amp; operations</li>
 <li>15% - Development team</li>
 <li>5% - Centralized exchange (CEX) allocation</li>
</ul>
Additionally,&nbsp;5% of project fees will go towards&nbsp;charitable causes, with the&nbsp;community deciding where the funds are allocated.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-a-rocky-start-market-volatility-insider-trading-allegations-strong-span-span">A Rocky Start: Market Volatility &amp; Insider Trading Allegations</h2>
Following its launch,&nbsp;STAR10’s market cap skyrocketed to <a href="https://dexscreener.com/bsc/0x5a81ef38f60dc18aeeba0e90c4fb4624087d005d">$300 million</a>. However, within hours, it&nbsp;plummeted to $200 million, raising eyebrows about the token's stability.
Blockchain analytics platforms, including&nbsp;Onchain Lens and Lookonchain, reported&nbsp;suspicious transactions linked to the token.
<h3 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-insider-trading-allegations-strong-span-span">Insider Trading Allegations</h3>
<a href="https://x.com/OnchainLens/status/1896377680851058862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1896377680851058862%7Ctwgr%5Eec7892c7ce783d5cf46fd82d044a39067520a61d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcryptonews.com%2Fnews%2Fronaldinho-launches-star10-token-on-bnb-chain%2F">Onchain data</a> revealed that an insider closely linked to Ronaldinho turned a&nbsp;$29,247 investment into a&nbsp;$4.94 million profit:
<ul>
 <li>Bought&nbsp;20.79 million STAR10 tokens with&nbsp;48 BNB ($29,247)</li>
 <li>Sold&nbsp;119,278 tokens for&nbsp;54 BNB ($33,106), making a&nbsp;quick profit</li>
 <li>Still holds&nbsp;20.68 million STAR10 tokens, now worth&nbsp;$4.93 million</li>
</ul>
Further investigations found that on&nbsp;March 2, 2025, a wallet associated with the&nbsp;STAR10 team executed&nbsp;high-value transactions that&nbsp;manipulated the token’s price.
Key Transactions:
<ul>
 <li>At&nbsp;14:30 UTC, the wallet&nbsp;spent 80 BNB ($50,000) to buy 122.45 million STAR10 tokens (12.24% of supply)</li>
 <li>By&nbsp;15:00 UTC, it&nbsp;sold 1 million STAR10 for 433 BNB ($270,000)</li>
 <li>The price&nbsp;jumped 15% to $0.40, then&nbsp;dropped 10% to $0.36 within 30 minutes</li>
</ul>
These moves&nbsp;spiked trading volume by 300%, fueling speculation about&nbsp;market manipulation.
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 "Here we go again. If you remember MELANIA, CAR, LIBRA, you know what I mean," a skeptical investor commented.
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<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-community-concerns-is-star10-a-risky-bet-strong-span-span">Community Concerns: Is STAR10 a Risky Bet?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-ronaldinho-s-history-with-crypto-scandals-strong-span-span">Ronaldinho’s History with Crypto Scandals</h3>
Ronaldinho is no stranger to&nbsp;crypto-related controversies. In 2023, he was linked to the&nbsp;"18kRonaldinho" scam, a fraudulent investment scheme. While he denied involvement, the incident hurt his credibility in the blockchain space.
<h3 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-meme-coins-popularity-vs-trust-issues-strong-span-span">Meme Coins’ Popularity vs. Trust Issues</h3>
Meme coins dominated the crypto market in 2024, with&nbsp;31% of total investor interest (CoinGecko report). However, many projects lacked transparency, leading to&nbsp;rug pulls and scams.
Given Ronaldinho’s past controversies and&nbsp;the insider trading allegations surrounding STAR10,&nbsp;investor confidence could be fragile.
<h2 dir="ltr" id="span-span-strong-final-thoughts-is-star10-worth-investing-in-strong-span-span">Final Thoughts: Is STAR10 Worth Investing In?</h2>
Pros:
<ul>
 <li>Backed by a globally recognized football icon</li>
 <li>Offers exclusive fan experiences &amp; real-world value</li>
 <li>Built on&nbsp;BNB Chain, ensuring scalability &amp; security</li>
</ul>
Cons:
<ul>
 <li>Allegations of&nbsp;insider trading &amp; price manipulation</li>
 <li>Ronaldinho’s&nbsp;past crypto controversies raise concerns</li>
 <li>Extreme price volatility within hours of launch</li>
</ul>
While&nbsp;STAR10 has the potential to revolutionize fan engagement through Web3, the&nbsp;early red flags cannot be ignored. Investors should&nbsp;proceed with caution and closely monitor the&nbsp;project’s transparency and execution.

Ronaldinho’s STAR10 Token: A Game-Changer or a Red Flag?

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