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Blockchain Publishing Company LBRY Announces Closure After Legal Ruling and Financial Obligations

Blockchain Publishing Company LBRY Announces Closure After Legal Ruling and Financial Obligations

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by Max Nevskyi

2 years ago


Debts and Legal Challenges Force LBRY Inc. to Cease Operations, but LBRY Network and Odysee Remain

In their latest blog post, LBRY Inc. paints a bleak picture of its current predicament. Faced with mounting debts owed to the SEC, their legal team, and a private creditor, the company finds itself in an unsustainable position. Their assets, including their flagship platform Odysee, are now slated for receivership. As a final blow, all executives, employees, and board members have submitted their resignations.

While LBRY Inc. faces its sunset, the LBRY network is on a different path. As a decentralized entity powered by open-source code, its destiny largely depends on its user base. The company's post raises concerns about the network's potential fading into obscurity, emphasizing the necessity for active user participation to keep it alive.

The blog post also expresses anxiety about the current situation, acknowledging that every word is under scrutiny by entities with significant resources who do not necessarily support free speech or technologies enabling dissent. The risk of legal consequences looms if they inadvertently violate U.S. laws.

Despite these challenges, LBRY reports that Odysee continues to thrive, serving over 6 million users monthly. While Odysee remains a valuable asset for LBRY, its future ownership remains uncertain. The platform's loyalty to the LBRY network has been steadfast, but the possibility of a transition in the future is not ruled out. Additionally, the U.S. securities regulator is increasing its scrutiny of various crypto and blockchain-related endeavors, stepping up enforcement measures.

This news follows LBRY's court document filed in September, signaling their intent to challenge the SEC's recent court victory. In a November 2022 decision, a New Hampshire district court sided with the SEC, affirming that LBRY had categorized its digital assets as securities or "investment contracts." However, as LBRY begins winding down its operations, it appears that their planned appeal has been put on hold.

What are your thoughts on LBRY's decision to cease operations this week? Join the discussion and share your views on the matter in the comments below.

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