Stephen Akridge, co-founder of Solana, is in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi. She claims he took millions in staking rewards from her cryptocurrency wallet.
Rossi says that Akridge used his blockchain skills to secretly get into her accounts and take rewards from their shared Solana investments without her permission. The couple, married for ten years, filed for divorce in February 2023. As part of their settlement, Rossi was entitled to some of the couple’s Solana tokens.
A lawsuit in San Francisco Superior Court shows that Rossi kept control of her Solana assets, but Akridge is accused of holding back a large amount of staking rewards, though the exact figure is not specified.
Rossi claims that Akridge used her staking accounts without permission, essentially taking the rewards that belonged to her. She felt vulnerable because she didn’t know as much about cryptocurrencies as Akridge did.
Rossi’s complaint highlights the emotional distress she experienced, mentioning times when Akridge laughed off her concerns, making her feel even more helpless. Akridge hasn’t said anything about the allegations, but the lawsuit highlights possible money issues in the growing crypto world as more people get involved with digital assets.
As Solana’s market value goes up, this legal issue might hurt Akridge’s standing in the blockchain community. Rossi’s situation highlights the difficulties of handling digital assets, showing how personal connections can mix with legal and money issues in the fast-changing world of crypto.
