Pebble Knights, a newly released indie game on Early Access that we quite liked in our review, has become the latest victim of crypto grifters trying to speedrun legitimacy with stolen gameplay footage and a blue checkmark.
Earlier this week, an impersonator account on X operating under the name “Pebble Mayhem” began posting clips lifted directly from Pebble Knights while advertising a supposed blockchain-powered version of the game. The account pushed users toward a “whitelist registration” page promising early access, revenue sharing, and “dynamic on-chain progression”.
Before the account was removed, one of the fake posts pulled in more than 600 reposts and hundreds of replies. The scam gained extra traction thanks to the account’s paid verification badge and reposts from blockchain-focused influencers, making the whole thing look just legitimate enough to fool people scrolling past.
Developer 51pkr later clarified that Pebble Knights has absolutely no connection to Web3, NFTs, or cryptocurrency projects, and spent much of the aftermath helping users report the fake account and warning players not to interact with suspicious links.
Unfortunately, blockchain gaming scam is becoming increasingly common. Crypto scammers now regularly piggyback on existing indie games with real footage and growing communities attached. A few blockchain buzzwords, some vague promises about “ecosystems,” and a blue checkmark are often enough to manufacture credibility before moderation catches up.
The incident also highlights how X’s paid verification system continues to make impersonation scams easier to sell at a glance, especially when combined with influencer reposts and the gaming industry’s ongoing, exhausting flirtation with blockchain.
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