Cap Labs has experienced a significant $23 million withdrawal from its platform following a recent reversal on its stabledrop program. The controversial decision, disclosed on Friday, has sparked backlash and claims of insider trading.
Initially promising a $12 million airdrop to early cUSD users, the firm instead announced that only $4.2 million would be distributed, reallocating funds to assist those with losses in Pendle yield tokens (YTs). This shift has drawn intense criticism and resulted in substantial withdrawals, dropping the total from $80 million to $57 million in assets.
Founder Benjamin Peillard defended the company amid accusations of preferential treatment related to a wallet linked to a previous project. He stated that the wallet belongs to an old colleague, not affiliated with Cap Labs, and sought to clarify the miscommunication regarding the funding promises.
Despite the company's assurances, many within the crypto community remain skeptical. Concerns about the timing of YT accumulation and the venture's valuation have heightened scrutiny, pushing the stability of the cUSD coin in question. Once peaking at over $400 million at the end of January, the stablecoin's value now sits at approximately $62 million.
Cap has emphasized that no rewards would lead to losses for current users while addressing the backlash through direct responses on social media, yet confidence in their governance is waning.
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