- The Terra Luna Classic community aims to reclaim 800 million USTC from the malfunctioning Ozone Protocol project.
- Community members are divided on whether to return the funds to the community pool or burn them to increase the value of existing USTC.
The Terra Luna Classic community finds itself in a challenging position as it seeks to restore a significant amount of the malfunctioning stablecoin Terra Classic USD (USTC). The colossal sum of 800 million USTC was initially sent to the Ozone Protocol, an ambitious project spearheaded by Do Kwon, the infamous founder of the Terra blockchain.
In a thought-provoking Medium post titled “Return 800 million USTC, Now,” Vegas Morph, a prominent figure within the community, lays out the motive behind the request and calls for a community-wide vote on the governance proposal. If the proposal garners enough support, the funds will be returned to the Terra community pool, potentially sparking a new chapter for the community.
My core mission is to uphold what is right and just. Central to this mission is the restoration of funds to their original source. By achieving this,we will get even more, wewill be able to fund the development of the Chain and take out of circulation approximately 10% of the…
— Vegas (@VegasMorph) July 26, 2023
LUNC Community Divided on Utilizations
While there is unanimity among Terra Classic members that the 800 million USTC should be returned to the community, the central point of contention lies in how to utilize these funds effectively. The proposal highlights that the Ozone Protocol project has failed to deliver on its projected development plan, leading to the decision to reclaim the remaining 800 million USTC.
Vegas advocates for sending the retrieved on-chain funds to the Luna Classic community pool. This approach aims to bolster the financial resources available to the community and support further development of the Terra Classic chain. However, this view is met with contrasting opinions from other prominent community members.
Burn vs. Circulate: Diverging Perspectives
On the other side of the debate, some community members argue that inert USTC like the reclaimed 800 million “must be destroyed” rather than being reintroduced into circulation. Financial engineer Alex Forshaw contends that burning the 800 million USTC would better serve the struggling community by potentially increasing the value of the remaining circulating USTC.
Forshaw outlines that such a strategy aligns with the ongoing efforts to revitalize the Terra Classic chain. Moreover, he argues that this move would signal to the market that the community is committed to making crucial decisions to strengthen the stability and value of USTC.
The Road Ahead
As the Terra Luna Classic community navigates this critical juncture, it faces a pivotal decision that could shape the future trajectory of Terra Classic USD. The proposed return of 800 million USTC is a step towards rectifying the project’s trajectory, but the community must first unite behind a consensus on how to leverage these funds effectively.
Vegas Morph’s advocacy for utilizing the funds to support the Luna Classic community pool stands against the proposal of burning the USTC to potentially enhance its value. Community members will have to weigh these options carefully, considering both short-term benefits and long-term implications for the Terra Classic ecosystem.
In conclusion, the community’s governance proposal remains at the heart of this evolving situation. While the division within the LUNC community is evident, the willingness to engage in constructive discussions and explore creative ideas bodes well for the project’s future. As the proposal unfolds and the community reaches a verdict, the fate of 800 million USTC will be sealed, setting a precedent for future decisions within the Terra Luna Classic ecosystem.
