A decade after Flappy Bird took the mobile gaming world by storm and suddenly disappeared, a group called “The Flappy Bird Foundation” announced plans to relaunch the game. However, the game’s original creator, Dong Nguyen, has publicly distanced himself from the new project, expressing his disapproval and making it clear he’s not involved in any way.
In a rare social media post, Nguyen, who famously pulled Flappy Bird from app stores at the peak of its popularity in 2014, stated, “I did not sell anything,” and firmly declared, “I don’t support crypto.” His comments came after the foundation revealed plans to “re-hatch” the game, claiming to have secured rights to the title through Gametech Holdings, LLC, which reportedly acquired the trademark after Nguyen abandoned it.
While the foundation’s official announcement didn’t mention cryptocurrencies, web sleuths discovered hidden pages on its site hinting at the potential use of blockchain and Web 3.0 technologies. References to Solana, play-to-earn mechanics, and a $FLAP token were found, raising concerns that the reboot could be a crypto-driven endeavor rather than a simple return to the nostalgic game.
The original Flappy Bird, a deceptively simple mobile game in which players tap to navigate a bird through green pipes, became a viral sensation in 2013. At its peak, Nguyen claimed the game was earning $50,000 per day in ad revenue. However, overwhelmed by its success and addictive nature, Nguyen pulled it down just nine months after its release, stating he couldn’t handle the pressure.
As the new project surfaces, some are questioning whether the revived Flappy Bird is a legitimate homage or a veiled attempt to capitalize on the game’s iconic status through crypto integration. While Nguyen remains out of the loop, the controversy surrounding this potential revival will likely continue as fans and critics await further details.
Angela Rogers