Rohun Vora, the visionary behind the DeGods NFT project and known by his pseudonym Frank DeGods, has announced his resignation as CEO after three years at the helm. His departure comes amid a 101% sales spike for the collection on Solana, marking both a high point and a turning point for the multimillion-dollar community he helped build.
Leadership Transition Amid Community Challenges
Vora announced his resignation on X, thanking the community and reflecting on the effort spent building DeGods and y00ts. He clarified that his decision was not due to legal issues or external pressures. Instead, he cited personal reflection and the need for new leadership as key reasons.
“The hate was overdone, but I understood its appeal as click-driven criticism,” Vora wrote. “I committed no unlawful acts, and I am not evading any investigations.”
He also acknowledged that the intense focus on his persona, “Frank DeGods”, may have become a roadblock for the project’s growth. Leadership of the project will now pass to two pseudonymous figures, @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce, whose real identities remain undisclosed.
A Series of High-Profile Setbacks
Vora’s resignation follows a series of challenges that tested the resilience of the DeGods ecosystem. In 2023, the ill-fated migration of DeGods from Solana to Ethereum —a move prompted by Solana’s downturn following the FTX collapse —sparked backlash from the community. The transition was seen as poorly executed, leaving many collectors disillusioned.
The Season 3 release later that year disappointed fans with poor artwork, causing a sharp drop in the project’s floor price. Internal changes added to the challenges, including DeLabs’ February 2024 merger with Dust Labs. Co-founder Kevin Henrikson (Kevin DeGods) also left around this time. His departure signaled efforts to streamline operations and reshape the project’s direction.
The launch of the DEGOD token in September 2024 aimed to simplify the ecosystem but received mixed reactions from holders. Ongoing debates about governance and tokenomics persisted into early 2025, further complicating the project’s trajectory.
A New Chapter for DeGods
Despite these challenges, DeGods has shown signs of resurgence, with a recent 101% spike in sales on Solana. Vora expressed pride in what the team achieved during his tenure and voiced optimism that new leadership could drive the project forward without the distractions surrounding his persona.
Looking ahead, Vora hinted at exploring ventures beyond the NFT space, possibly in artificial intelligence, and welcomed the opportunity to pursue fresh interests.
“A fresh perspective could drive DeGods forward without the distractions surrounding my own reputation,” Vora noted.
Final Thoughts
Rohun Vora’s departure marks the end of an era for DeGods, a project that evolved from a niche experiment into one of Solana’s most prominent NFT collections. While his leadership faced criticism and challenges, his contributions laid the foundation for a thriving community.
Under the guidance of @0x_chill and @pastagotsauce, DeGods enters a new chapter with renewed potential. Whether the project can overcome past hurdles and regain its former glory will depend on the ability of its new leaders to foster innovation and rebuild trust within the community.
For now, the legacy of Frank DeGods remains intertwined with the story of DeGods, serving as a reminder of the highs and lows of the NFT space.
