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In the wake of the controversy, Paul attempted to mitigate the damage through a mix of denial and deflection. He promised refunds and sought to place the blame on his team, but the inherent damage to his reputation lingered. The fallout marked a transformative point in the crypto community, revealing the vulnerabilities of relying on celebrity endorsements in an unregulated market. The very foundation of trust that Paul had built was cracked, replaced by skepticism and disillusionment.