DefiLllama, a decentralized finance knowledge web site, is disputing its management as a single crew member has tried to launch a token with out wider approval.
Two “llama” websites now exist
DefiLlama was initially launched circa October 2020 at defillama.com. Now, an almost equivalent web site has been launched at llama.fi.
0xngmi, one member of the DefiLlama challenge, mentioned on March 19 that almost all of the crew launched the second web site because of a “hostile takeover.” He defined that there’s an “ongoing try” to launch a crypto token with out the crew’s approval.
One other member, Tendeeno, said that 0xngmi’s statements had been legit. He further suggested that only one particular person — 0xLlam4 — is making an attempt to launch the token.
Tendeeno acknowledged that 0xLlam4 created DefiLlama however mentioned that 0xngmi grew to become chargeable for improvement after becoming a member of the crew. He additionally asserted that 0xngmi is chargeable for salaries, leads the crew, and is DefiLlama’s authorized majority proprietor.
0xLlam4 reportedly intends to launch a token towards the crew’s needs because of an absence of web site income. As a result of 0xLlam4 controls the DefiLlama web site and its Twitter account, different members of the group can not immediately forestall this end result.
0xLlam4 has made few public statements, and it’s unclear if or when he intends to launch the alleged crypto token. His Twitter profile is at present non-public and there doesn’t seem like any technique of contacting the developer.
Which web site will survive?
Each websites at present present the identical essential instrument — a leaderboard that lists varied DeFi initiatives and shows the whole quantity of crypto locked in these initiatives. CryptoSlate has used the location’s knowledge in lots of latest reviews on matters corresponding to liquid staking, stablecoin layer 2 inflows, Cardano’s DeFi community, and Huobi trade outflows.
Whereas llama.fi seems to have majority crew backing, it’s unclear whether or not the location will achieve attracting customers provided that defillama.com has operated for over two years.
The 2 websites could also be reunified if the 2 events come to an settlement.