Justin Sun, founder of Tron and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency world, has voiced strong criticisms of Coinbase's Bitcoin counterpart, cbBTC.
In a recent statement, Sun questioned cbBTC’s transparency and decentralization, highlighting concerns about the absence of proof of reserves and auditing.
Sun argued that Coinbase’s cbBTC poses significant centralization risks, as it lacks proof of reserves and the ability to audit, while also having the power to freeze balances at any time. He remarked that this setup essentially relies on a “trust me” approach and suggested that a US government subpoena could result in the seizure of all associated Bitcoin.
Sun described cbBTC as “central bank Bitcoin” and criticized it for contradicting Bitcoin’s core principles. He expressed that the combination of central banks and Bitcoin is fundamentally flawed, stating that it’s a scenario Satoshi Nakamoto could never have envisioned when creating Bitcoin.
Sun’s comments come amid ongoing controversy surrounding his alleged role in the management of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC).
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