Coin Edition -
- zkSync faces backlash after airdrop, labeled a “scam” by some.
- OKX CEO Star Xu questions the criticism, citing airdrop disappointment.
- Industry leaders like Justin Sun and Binance’s He Yi join the debate.
OKX CEO Star Xu has questioned the growing criticism surrounding zkSync, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum. Many have accused zkSync of being a “scam,” particularly in the wake of its recent airdrop. Xu, however, has raised the possibility that this backlash might stem from disappointment over the airdrop’s distribution.
Why a lot of crypto influencers blame zksync as a scam? Is it because of the airdrop doesn’t meet the original community expectations? https://t.co/qimSoQ6efH— Star (@star_okx) June 15, 2024
The post on X (formerly Twitter) came in response to a message posted by influencer Sarkesh, a prominent voice on the X platform. In a post dated June 14, Sarkesh asserted that zkSync is “trending as the biggest scammer.” Adding that zkSync is no longer considered the best layer 2 network, Sarkesh stated, “Not only will we not use your network for the rest of our lives, we will do everything to destroy you.”
You are no longer trending as the best layer 2 networkYou are trending as the biggest scammerNot only will we not transact with your network for the rest of our lives, we will do everything to destroy you.Wait