- Justin Sun claims WLFI froze his tokens, blocking governance voting and threatening a burn, raising investor rights concerns.
- A new proposal imposes strict terms, including lockups and token burns, intensifying the dispute over control and fairness.
- Lawsuit highlights governance risks in crypto projects, focusing on transparency, asset control, and treatment of early investors.
Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit in a California federal court against World Liberty Financial over frozen WLFI tokens. The legal action, announced Tuesday, targets actions taken by the project team that Sun claims removed his voting rights and threatened his holdings. The dispute centers on governance control, token access, and investor treatment within the ecosystem.
Token Freeze and Rights Dispute Emerge
Justin Sun said the project team froze his WLFI tokens without justification. He added that the freeze blocked his ability to vote on governance proposals.
Moreover, Sun claimed the team threatened to permanently destroy his tokens through a burn mechanism. He described the actions as unfair and inconsistent with standard investor treatment.
According to Sun, he attempted to resolve the matter directly before filing the lawsuit. However, he stated the team refused to restore his access or rights.
He emphasized that he seeks equal treatment compared to other early investors. His statement framed the case as a dispute over fairness and transparency.
Governance Proposal Sparks Further Conflict
The dispute intensified after a governance proposal released on April 15. Sun said the proposal introduces strict conditions for token holders.
Notably, the proposal requires users to accept new terms or face indefinite token lockups. It also includes a requirement to burn 10% of advisor tokens.
Additionally, early investors face a two-year cliff followed by a two-year vesting schedule. Sun said he cannot vote on the proposal due to the token freeze.
He also stated that he strongly opposes the proposal’s structure. However, the restriction prevents him from influencing the outcome.
Broader Concerns and Project Response Questioned
Sun previously raised concerns about a “backdoor blacklisting” feature within the system. He claimed it allows the team to freeze or restrict user assets.
Despite the dispute, Sun reaffirmed support for President Donald Trump’s broader crypto stance. He noted that the issue relates to project operations, not political alignment.
He added that he does not believe Trump would support the actions if aware. Meanwhile, the case adds pressure as WLFI faces scrutiny over other financial issues.
The lawsuit now places governance practices and token control at the center of the ongoing dispute.
