Polkadot sparks complaints from Manta Network founder: Discrimination against Asians

The well-known blockchain Polkadot recently sparked controversy for allocating a large sum of funds to a marketing campaign, drawing strong complaints from the founder of Manta Network regarding the company's core technology.

Developers' Discontent: Discrimination Against Asians!

Victorji.eth of Manta Network Speaks Out: Polkadot Highly Toxic

Manta Network's core developer, Victorji.eth, did not hold back in expressing his criticism. As the founder of one of the largest non-DOT TVL total value locked and market cap projects in the Polkadot ecosystem, his comments carry significant weight. He publicly expressed his discontent with the Polkadot ecosystem, describing it as "highly toxic" and lacking real value for web3. Victorji.eth emphasized the ecosystem's failure to focus on user adoption and accused it of discriminating against Asian founders.

As the founder of the previous largest (non-DOT) TVL and market cap/FDV project in the Polkadot ecosystem, I have to say that we do not want to engage with the Polkadot ecosystem and team at all. It is a highly toxic ecosystem that lacks any real value for web3, and it does not… https://t.co/YxAPF1CYC9

— victorji.eth ✨ (@victorJi15) July 2, 2024

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Discrimination Allegations: Lack of Focus on Asian Ecosystem

Unequal Grant Distribution

Victorji.eth pointed out a major issue: discrimination against Asian developers. He noted disparities in grant distribution, with projects in Europe and the US receiving more support than Asian projects. This sense of bias is widespread among many Asian founders in the ecosystem.

Polkadot Academy Event in Hong Kong

Further exacerbating the discrimination allegations is the Polkadot Academy event held in Hong Kong. Despite being an event in Asia, less than a quarter of the participants were Asian. Victorji.eth recalled his interaction with Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood at this event. Despite Manta Network's high standing in the ecosystem, Gavin Wood's lack of understanding of Manta Network's launch highlighted developers' frustration.

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Manta Network Shifts Focus to Ethereum

Manta Network's New Direction

In light of the issues in the Polkadot ecosystem, Manta Network has shifted its focus to Ethereum L2 solutions and joined a modular ecosystem. This strategic shift aims to foster better development opportunities and a more promising future. Victorji.eth expressed gratitude for this change, noting that it allows them to continue developing innovative solutions without the constraints of the Polkadot ecosystem.

Encouraging Migration to Active Ecosystems

Victorji.eth urged developers still operating in the Polkadot ecosystem to consider migrating to more active and supportive environments such as Solana, Ethereum, and Bitcoin. He emphasized that these ecosystems offer better growth and development opportunities without the discrimination and bureaucratic inefficiencies plaguing Polkadot.

Polkadot Issues Highlight East-West Divide

The controversy over Polkadot's marketing spending reveals deeper internal issues within the ecosystem, particularly in the treatment of Asian developers. As Manta Network and other projects seek better opportunities elsewhere, the Polkadot community faces crucial introspection. Addressing these issues is essential to nurturing a truly inclusive environment that supports all developers.