Cardano (ADA) faces one of his most intense storms to date. With serious allegations, a public confrontation with a great DEFI player and a shaken community, the founder Charles Hoskinson intervened to defend both his name and the future of the platform.
At the center of all this is what Hoskinson calls a coordinated “slander cabal”.
The allegation of $ 600 million: what happened during the Allegra fork?
The controversy dates back to the transactions of the Allegra Hard Fork 2021 transactions. The accusations have resurfaced, saying that more than $ 600 million in ADA was poorly accessible or redirected during this period.
Hoskinson categorically denied these statements. He says that the majority of the ADA in question was rightly bought by original holders over a period of seven years. According to him, the accusations arise from technical misunderstandings and have no basis in legal or regulatory measures.
Hoskinson responds with a complete audit
In an effort to set the record straight, Hoskinson announced that an independent audit was underway. The audit is carried out by BDO International and McDermott Will & Emery, both very popular in their fields.
He developed this decision as a necessary step to provide transparency and settle confusion once and for all. Hoskinson stressed that these allegations are not only attacks against him, but are harmful to the image of Cardano in the cryptography industry.
Optim Finance Under Fire: Hoskinson weighs
Tensions have increased more when Defi Platform Optim Finance was linked to individuals related to original allegations. Hoskinson accused the platform of having helped to spread disinformation, calling it a major judgment time.
He said OPTIM had delegated user funds to actors with false stories, which he advanced could cause durable damage to Cardano’s credibility.
Optim Finance responded by recognizing the tension but rejected criticism. The team defended its reputation, highlighting its four years of work on Cardano, including contributions to Minswap. They also underlined their strong presence in terms of transaction volume and total locked value.
Drop Jeton and Community Division
The conflict quickly spread on the markets. Optim’s native token (O) fell 23.7%, falling to $ 0.22 after the controversy. Meanwhile, Hoskinson expressed its management of rival platforms like Indigo, signaling a growing ditch in the ecosystem.
The Cardano community is now divided, with many people to support. The situation has aroused greater concerns about governance, decentralization and responsibility in the ecosystem.
A decisive moment for Cardano
As the audit takes place, Cardano faces a decisive moment. It is a test of trust, leadership and transparency. The results could clean the air and strengthen the platform or deepen the divisions and raise more questions.
