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Dogecoin Developer Advice Users to Withdraw Funds from Huobi

One of the most renowned Dogecoin developers has advised users to take the Huobi rumors seriously and withdraw their tokens
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Dogecoin Developer Advice Users to Withdraw Funds from Huobi

In a recent development, Mishaboar, a prominent developer and Dogecoin (DOGE) advocate issued a plea for Dogecoin holders to withdraw their DOGE holdings from the popular crypto exchange, Huobi

This call comes amidst escalating concerns about Huobi’s solvency, raising questions about the efficacy of widely accepted concepts such as proof-of-reserves as an indicator of an exchange’s financial health.

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Doubts Over Huobi’s Proof-of-Reserves

At the heart of this unexpected turn of events lies a critical evaluation of the proof-of-reserves concept. Traditionally, exchanges have relied on this concept to demonstrate their financial robustness and reassure their investors and customers. 

However, Mishaboar’s cautionary words have thrown a spotlight on the limitations of this practice. The Dogecoin advocate argued that proof-of-reserves, while widely touted as a measure of financial health, can be misleading and may not paint an accurate picture of an exchange’s liabilities.

Mishaboar’s statement serves as a reminder that while the concept of proof of reserves is a step in the right direction, it should not be the sole criterion for evaluating the financial health of an exchange. 

In an industry that prides itself on decentralization, innovation, and disruptive technology, it is crucial to continuously refine and enhance the mechanisms that ensure the security and trustworthiness of crypto exchanges.

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Adam Cochran First Raised the Huobi Alarm

Concerns of insolvency at Huobi were first raised by Fintech executive and renowned angel investor Adam Cochran. The heart of Cochran’s allegations revolves around differences between Huobi’s on-chain data and the figures disclosed in its “Merkle Tree Audit” for stablecoin Tether (USDT) holdings.

Cochran pointed out that the on-chain data indicated Huobi possessed a mere $90 million in assets, a stark contrast to the exchange’s audited claim of holding a substantial $630 million in USDT. 

This glaring disparity has raised a barrage of questions that demand answers. Amond the questions being asked include how an exchange report such a substantial reserve of funds while on-chain data paints a dramatically different picture?

Amidst these questions is a series of substantial sell-offs of the controversial stablecoin USDT by Huobi. The timing of these transactions is particularly noteworthy, occurring shortly after the launch of stUSDT, a new stablecoin introduced by Tron’s founder, Justin Sun.

However, Sun has dismissed these rumors and expressed his steadfast dedication to the platform’s growth and success.

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