Stephen Akridge, one of the founders of Solana, is embroiled in a legal dispute with his ex-wife, Elisa Rossi, over alleged misappropriation of significant profits from Solana tokens. Rossi claims that Akridge used his advanced expertise in digital currencies and blockchain to withdraw staking rewards from her digital wallet. According to the complaint, Akridge’s actions resulted in Rossi losing ‘millions of dollars’ in income. She also alleges that Akridge controlled her accounts from early March to mid-May and withdrew 100% of the staking commissions allocated to her Solana assets. The exact value of the disputed tokens has not been disclosed, but Rossi described it as ‘significant.’ The couple filed for divorce in February 2023 after a decade of marriage. Rossi’s complaint includes breach of contract, unfair enrichment, and fraud, seeking financial damages.
