- Bubblemaps alleges Edel Finance used hidden wallets to acquire 30% of EDEL tokens.
- Market value of EDEL dropped 62%, raising community transparency concerns.
- Edel disputes claims, plans to lock 60% of tokens in a vesting contract.
Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps accused Edel Finance of surreptitiously acquiring 30% of its token supply during a recent offering, highlighting possible transparency issues.
The incident underscores potential risks in token launches, affecting trust and market sentiment amid rising scrutiny over transparency in cryptocurrency activities.
Accusations of Token Obfuscation Hit Edel Finance Hard
James Sherborne, Edel Finance’s co-founder, disagreed with the accusations, claiming the acquisition aligns with a future plan to lock the majority of tokens. “We planned to acquire 60% of the token supply locked in a vesting contract. The accusations of concealed sniping are inaccurate.” Experts note the discrepancies between stated tokenomics and on-chain data, reinforcing concerns about trust and governance.
Bubblemaps claims tokens were distributed to secondary wallets identified in the contract code, indicating intentional obfuscation. Market response has been noticeable, with EDEL tokens dropping around 62% in market capitalization post the incident. The decline in value and dilution of community trust has intensified the scrutiny on Edel’s token distribution practices, raising broader questions on governance in DeFi.
EDEL’s Price Drops as Community Questions Transparency
Did you know? Regulatory bodies are increasingly scrutinizing token distribution practices in the DeFi space to ensure transparency and fairness.
Recent data from CoinMarketCap reveals EDEL trading at $0.04, with significant price fluctuations over the past 90 days. Market activity showed a 124,328.82% increase, despite a 50.36% drop over the last week. The 24-hour trading volume reached $2.99 million, while the circulating supply remains null.
Edel(EDEL), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 01:51 UTC on November 27, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap
The Coincu research team emphasizes the need for regulatory frameworks to ensure transparency in crypto token distributions. Given past precedent, regulatory bodies might scrutinize these practices closely, as transparency and fair distribution remain core to maintaining trust in emerging DeFi ecosystems.
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