What happened when a crypto scam swept over a sleepy town in the Caucasus | Aeon Videos
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In "Crypto Rush Aftermath," residents of Akhalkalaki, Georgia, share their experiences with a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that rapidly swept through their community, resulting in significant financial losses and some unlikely beneficiaries. Filmmaker Salomé Jashi uses long, thoughtfully composed shots and candid interviews to highlight the contrast between the calm routines of rural life and the enticing yet dubious promises of quick wealth offered by crypto speculation. This approach encourages reflection on both the local effects of the scheme and the broader appeal of get-rich-quick schemes, despite their inherent risks.
In the Georgian town of Akhalkalaki, a cryptocurrency pyramid scheme spread rapidly through the community, resulting in significant losses for many residents.
Filmmaker Salomé Jashi captures the contrasting themes of rural life and the allure of cryptocurrency speculation, presenting an engaging narrative of hope and despair.
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