Cardano Ecosystem Shaken By Dispute Between Hoskinson and DeFi Platform Optim Finance

Tensions are escalating within the Cardano ecosystem following a public disagreement between its founder, Charles Hoskinson, and the decentralized finance platform Optim Finance. The clash began after allegations surfaced that Optim Finance was involved in a smear campaign aimed at damaging Hoskinson’s reputation and Cardano itself. NFT artist Masator Alexander raised concerns about alleged hidden code inserted during Cardano’s 2021 Allegra upgrade, potentially diverting funds meant for unclaimed investors. This accusation has been vehemently denied by Hoskinson who asserts that there is no concrete evidence to support it.