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<h4><strong>The revelation caught attention because <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/world-liberty-financial" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$WLFI</a> is closely tied to the Trump family, and Skvorc noted that he cannot take any action to unlock them. </strong></h4>
<p>This unusual situation highlights some of the complexities of token ownership in projects with high-profile stakeholders.</p>
<h3 id="strong-tokens-locked-influence-limited-strong"><strong>Tokens Locked, Influence Limited</strong></h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://x.com/bitfalls" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Skvorc</a>, the $WLFI tokens were locked in accordance with the project’s vesting and governance rules. In many blockchain projects, tokens are locked to prevent early dumping and to ensure long-term commitment from participants. However, in this case, the involvement of a politically prominent family adds another layer of influence and control. Skvorc’s experience underscores a broader trend in crypto where influential backers or governance structures can limit individual token holders’ freedom.</p>
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 <p>I just got a reply from <a href="https://twitter.com/worldlibertyfi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@worldlibertyfi</a>. TLDR is, they stole my money, and because it’s the <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@POTUS</a> family, I can’t do anything about it.</p>
 <p>This is the new age mafia. There is no one to complain to, no one to argue with, no one to sue. It just… is. <a href="https://twitter.com/zachxbt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@zachxbt</a> THIS is the scam of… <a href="https://t.co/m6NP9VmHfd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/m6NP9VmHfd</a></p>
 <p>— Bruno Skvorc (@bitfalls) <a href="https://twitter.com/bitfalls/status/1964213177245159656?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 6, 2025</a></p>
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<p>This is reminiscent of other high-profile token projects. For example, during the early stages of Ethereum-based tokens like Filecoin or Polkadot, early investors often faced vesting schedules that locked up significant portions of their holdings. The aim was to stabilize markets, but it also meant that holders could not freely access their assets for months or even years. Skvorc’s situation echoes these past examples while raising questions about governance transparency in celebrity-linked token projects.</p>
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      <p>Bruno Skvorc shared an update on his $WLFI token situation, noting that lawyers actively handle the case. This is while <a href="https://x.com/BrandiCCOWLFI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BrandiCCOWLFI</a> reached out and escalated the matter to compliance.</p>
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       <p>So what’s new with this case?</p>
       <p>1. Lawyers lawyering<br> 2. <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandiCCOWLFI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@BrandiCCOWLFI</a> got in touch, escalated case to compliance<br> 3. Documentary filmmaker got in touch 😳 doing a piece on Trump crypto ventures</p>
       <p>Cannot talk about any of the three yet in detail but soon. 🔔 on! <a href="https://t.co/mcRR6eWcyz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/mcRR6eWcyz</a></p>
       <p>— Bruno Skvorc (@bitfalls) <a href="https://twitter.com/bitfalls/status/1964959411140739453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 8, 2025</a></p>
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      <p>Adding an unexpected twist, a documentary filmmaker also contacted him to cover <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/?s=trump+crypto" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Trump’s crypto ventures</a>, highlighting the growing public and media interest in high-profile, celebrity-linked blockchain projects.</p>
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