Carlos Ramirez, also known as Whynne, recently broke his silence in an exclusive interview after a decade, revealing that he is frequently approached with offers to create token supplies for meme coins inspired by his iconic Trollface character. Despite the overwhelming surge in value of the Troll meme coin—over 1,050% in just two weeks—he expressed a strong disinterest in becoming involved with the burgeoning Solana meme coin based on his creation. Ramirez emphasized that the profit-driven nature of crypto often conflicts with his artistic intentions. Although he has chosen not to pursue legal action against the token, he previously promoted a different Troll token earlier this year.
### Cursed Proposition for Token Supply
Ramirez described the offers he receives as a “cursed proposition,” noting that he faces a dilemma: if he sells the token supply, it could lead to a drastic decline in its value, which he doesn’t want to be responsible for. In his words, “The money means nothing to me if I can’t sell it, but if I sell it, I crash the coin. And frankly, I do not want to be responsible for other people’s financial ruin.”
When confronted with the fact that the creator of the Troll token had reportedly earned over $64,000 through a revenue-sharing model, Ramirez remained firm in his stance against engaging with the community. He stated, “I’d prefer to never interact with such people. I know them too well. They aren’t interested in creating anything of value.” His focus, he insists, is on artistic creation rather than financial gain.
### The Rise of the Troll Meme Coin
The Troll meme coin has recently achieved remarkable success, escalating from a market cap of $16.12 million to over $184 million, making it the 32nd largest meme coin globally, surpassing others like Moo Deng and Melania Trump’s official token. The token’s popularity has led to multiple similar projects emerging on various launchpads, including Bags, which allows token creators to share trading fees on social media platforms.
Ramirez acknowledged that if anyone wishes to send royalties to an address accessible solely by him, he has no objection. However, he clarified, “If they think it means I owe them something, then they’re mistaken.” Earlier this year, he attempted to capitalize on the meme coin trend by promoting a rival Troll token, which briefly reached a $14 million market cap but was soon forgotten.
### Unclear Relationship with Rival Tokens
When asked if the rival token’s emergence was due to a hack, Ramirez hesitated to clarify, stating, “You could say that. But I don’t really want to speak on it. I have no relationship with any Trollcoin developers.” He maintained that he is uninterested in any involvement with such projects on any level.
Interestingly, just a day after declaring his disinterest, he promoted another rival Troll meme coin on social media. This token, created through the launchpad Bags, allowed him to benefit from shared fees, an arrangement that contrasts with the revenue-sharing model of the original Troll token.
### Legal Rights and Copyright Considerations
Despite the potential for legal action, Ramirez has no immediate plans to pursue it. He stated, “I’m not going to do anything. I endorse nothing and I will interfere with nothing. They can do what they want.” Legal experts have pointed out that his copyright registration gives him significant rights to control the use of Trollface, including the ability to sue for damages if his work is used without permission.
### Focusing on Original Creations
Ultimately, Ramirez expressed a desire to shift his focus away from Trollface and instead concentrate on new original characters. He shared his concern about the potential commercialization of his new ideas, stating, “I prefer to keep quiet about what I do. It will come out when it’s ready.” Additionally, he is developing a video game that he assures will not be associated with his name, aiming to keep his involvement under wraps until it is fully realized.
His commitment to maintaining the integrity of his artistic vision remains clear as he continues to navigate the complex relationship between art and the crypto world.
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