Shiba Inu Community Calls Out CoinMarketCap Over Fake Contract Addresses
The Shiba Inu ($SHIB) community recently voiced strong concerns over allegedly fake contract addresses listed on CoinMarketCap (CMC), sparking widespread discussion within the crypto space. Report: CoinMarketCap has since removed wormhole addresses from the Shiba Inu $SHIB page, leaving only the Ethereum contract intact. This action followed accusations from the Shiba Inu development team.
Shiba Inu Warns Users About Fake Addresses on CoinMarketCap
The official announcement made on Twitter by the Shiba Inu development team warns users about the three fake contract addresses for Shiba Inu. The developers claimed these addresses were unsafe and that CoinMarketCap initially refused to correct the alleged mistake. The crypto community on Twitter was filled with discussions surrounding the contract addresses for the Shiba Inu (SHIB) token on CoinMarketCap.
CoinMarketCap\'s "Wormhole Addresses" Cause Controversy
CMC also called it “wormhole addresses” and the inclusion of these addresses raised significant concerns about the potential for users to be misled and possibly lose funds. The Shiba Inu community argued that these addresses were not legitimate and could be used for malicious purposes.
Shiba Inu Calls Out CoinMarketCap
Shiba Inu Calls Out CoinMarketCap On January 14th, the team behind the meme cryptocurrency announced via a Twitter post that CoinMarketCap had intentionally listed these questionable addresses. This public call-out further intensified the scrutiny on CoinMarketCap\'s listing practices.
Amicable Settlement Reached
Shiba Inu developers and the CoinMarketCap team have reached an amicable settlement on the wormhole contracts dispute. The official Twitter page of the meme confirmed that a resolution has been reached. While the initial listing caused considerable alarm, the prompt action by CoinMarketCap to remove the disputed addresses and engage with the Shiba Inu team seems to have de-escalated the situation. The incident highlights the importance of verifying contract addresses and remaining vigilant when interacting with decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. The developers behind CoinMarketCap put a red flag on Shiba Inu after listing three contract addresses which now appears to be fake.