EOS Network Foundation reveals plans to pursue a $4.1B lawsuit against Block.one

EOS Network Foundation reveals plans to pursue a $4.1B lawsuit against Block.one

ENF Founder Yves La Rose says that they are planning “to seek $4.1B in damages” against the EOS creators. In a new chapter of the EOS community versus creators saga, the EOS Network Foundation’s (ENF) founder and “community-elected CEO” Yves La Rose revealed that they are preparing for a legal “war” against EOS creators Block.one.According to La Rose, they are reviewing any potential legal action “to seek $4.1B in damages.” Currently, the EOS leader mentioned that a Canadian law firm is working with them to explore what legal action they can take against the original developers of EOS.As....


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