Bethesda Targets Doom-Branded Memecoin Promoted by Doom Designer
Bethesda has sent a cease-and-desist to challenge a Doom-themed memecoin and related browser game called Doomsol promoted by former Doom designer Sandy Petersen, arguing that while Doom’s open license allows creative uses, it does not permit commercial use of Doom assets or imply endorsement; the move aims to prevent consumer confusion about official Doom products, with Bethesda emphasizing responsible branding while noting that open-source experimentation remains acceptable. The memecoin’s hype faded as links and sites were taken down and Petersen’s involvement remained unclear.