Recently, a conflict has arisen in the Cardano community triggered by criticism from a prominent delegated representative known as "Whale" against founder Charles Hoskinson and Input Output Global (IOG).
Criticism from "Whale"
"Whale," controlling around 6 million ADA, declared his intent to reject all future proposals from IOG. He accused Hoskinson of excessive spending and lack of delivery, stating that the founding entity has not delivered much over the years. He urged fellow Cardano stakeholders to delegate their ADA only to representatives committed to denying IOG proposals.
Charles Hoskinson's Response
Charles Hoskinson quickly responded, denying allegations that Cardano was neglecting scaling development and stating that improvements were already underway. He characterized Whale's demands as "pettiness on-chain" and revealed he was in contact with a defamation law firm regarding recent accusations.
Community Reaction
The Cardano community's reaction has been mixed. Some users sided with "Whale," suggesting that Cardano has overly focused on governance upgrades rather than fundamental scaling changes. Others, like veteran user Cardano Rep, acknowledged areas for IOG improvement but warned against completely abandoning the team.
The conflict within the Cardano community raises important questions about the platform's future and user satisfaction. It remains unclear whether "Whale" is a rogue voice of dissent or represents the tip of a growing desire for change within the community.
