The controversy involves a 2021 transaction during the Allegra hard fork where 318 million ADA worth around $619 million were transferred into Cardano reserves, raising concerns about legitimacy.
Charles Hoskinson criticized crypto media for spreading unverified accusations without allowing Cardano to comment on the alleged $600 million theft.
Hoskinson proposed veracity bonds as a blockchain-based solution to combat misinformation in media and suggested holding media accountable through prediction markets and staking mechanisms.
The tension between crypto founders and industry media highlights the need for credible and transparent reporting in the Web3 ecosystem, as the Cardano Foundation readies the publication of the audit.