Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, has escalated his dispute with World Liberty Financial after the project introduced a governance proposal tied to more than 62 billion WLFI tokens. The plan would place large holdings under long vesting schedules, while Sun says the voting system punishes dissenting voters. His criticism arrived as WLFI traded near $0.08066 with a modest daily gain.
Sun used social media to attack World Liberty Financial and called the project “World Tyranny.” The remark came soon after WLFI unveiled its latest governance proposal.
The proposal would reshape how WLFI tokens move over time. On paper, the project presents the change as a long-term alignment measure for participants and insiders. Still, Sun rejected that framing. He said the plan feels less like governance and more like control presented in softer terms.
The proposal affects over 62 billion WLFI tokens. It sets a two-year lockup for early supporters, followed by a gradual release over the next two years. This places roughly $17 billion worth of WLFI tokens under that structure. At the same time, advisors, partners, and team members would face a longer schedule.
That second group would face a two-year lock period first. After that, their tokens would unlock through a three-year linear vesting schedule. Sun’s response focused on more than the vesting timeline. He argued that the proposal changes the balance between governance rights and token access.
He said users who vote against the proposal risk having their tokens locked indefinitely. That claim drove his sharpest criticism of the entire process. Can a governance vote remain credible when opposing voters fear an open-ended lockup? That question now sits at the center of the dispute around WLFI’s proposal.
Sun called the proposal “one of the most absurd governance scams” he has seen. In his view, the structure made the outcome look tilted before voting even ends.
He argued that such a setup weakens the legitimacy of the vote itself. As a result, his criticism moved from token mechanics to the broader issue of fairness. The proposal also drew scrutiny over control of the system. Reports say a small group of anonymous multisig holders manages key smart contract decisions.
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In addition, one unidentified account reportedly has the power to block addresses. That arrangement has drawn attention because voters must verify their identities to take part. For critics, that contrast raises fresh questions about transparency and power. It also adds another layer to the ongoing tension between Sun and the WLFI team.
The conflict did not start with this proposal. Earlier exchanges already showed a deep divide between both sides. In those clashes, Sun described the project as a “trap door marketed as an open door.” WLFI responded with legal threats and signaled that it would not retreat.
Even so, the market has not shown a dramatic reaction yet. WLFI was still traded around $0.08066, and the token posted a modest uptick over the last day. That price action leaves the argument unresolved. For now, the governance debate continues while traders watch for the next development.
Justin Sun’s clash with WLFI has pushed the project’s token governance plan into sharper focus. The dispute centers on long token lockups, voting fairness, and control over key contract decisions. The latest debate leaves WLFI facing deeper scrutiny as market watchers assess what comes next.