- Elisa Rossi says Akridge is stealing staking rewards via blockchain technology.
- The lawsuit focuses on cryptocurrency asset issues in divorce settlements.
Stephen Akridge is being sued by his former wife, Elisa Rossi, who contends that he has been appropriating millions of dollars in staking rewards from her digital cryptocurrency wallet. She alleges that Stephen Akridge used his knowledge of blockchain technology to gain unauthorized access to her accounts. Additionally, she claims he withheld staking rewards generated from her Solana holdings without her consent.
The couple who have spent ten years as husband and wife filed a petition for divorce in February this year 2023. Litigation began within the Superior Court of San Francisco on assets resulting from Akridge’s actions related to establishing Solana, a $90 billion blockchain network. Under the terms of the divorce agreement, Rossi says she should have received her share of the Solana tokens the two had staked to add security to the blockchain and gain rewards in exchange.
Winding Legal Process Over Staking Rewards
Rossi states Akridge used her technical savvy to disable her staking accounts so that she was locked out, preventing her from claiming the rewards. Though she claims ownership of her Solana, Akridge is accused of withholding the rewards, which are said to run in millions of dollars though an exact amount is not provided.
Rossi acknowledges that her limited comprehension of cryptocurrency rendered her susceptible to Akridge’s blockchain expertise. The lawsuit highlights her repeated attempts to contact him from May to December 2023. However, he responded with dismissive and hostile remarks each time.
According to Rossi, Akridge allegedly laughed in her face and said, “Good luck getting those staking rewards from me.” Akridge has yet to respond publicly on the allegations, but the case represents the complexity of digital assets, especially during divorce settlements. Rossi’s case brings out how blockchain technology becomes more relevant to people and legal matters as more people take part in cryptocurrencies.
While the cost of Solana has now risen and its market value now appreciates, involvement on Akridge’s side with this particular case will only taint him in society as one of the core figures to appreciate this success of the blockchain. A case is therefore emerging with the blockchain trends of suing each other and creating litigation due to complexities emanating in managing digital currencies and issues that emerge related to persons.
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