The Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) community is grappling with internal conflict as a prominent validator fiercely opposes a newly proposed strategy to revitalize the struggling stablecoin, USTC.
MrDiamondhandz, a well-known validator who operates LuncLiveOrg, has voiced strong opposition to the initiative.
The LUNC Dash Proposal
The proposal in question, known as the LUNC Dash Proposal, aims to reshape the future of USTC (TerraUSD Classic) by repositioning it to improve its market relevance and mitigate regulatory challenges.
Key aspects of the proposal include rebranding TerraUSD (USTC) as Universal Standard Token Classic (USTC) to establish a new identity. It also suggests reclassifying USTC as a memecoin, acknowledging its current market dynamics, while retaining the original USTC ticker for brand recognition.
Additionally, the proposal suggests forming a special response team that can act quickly in emergencies without waiting for full governance approval.
Validator Condemns the Proposal
MrDiamondhandz, a long-standing member of the LUNC community, strongly criticized the current proposals up for vote.
He called them “the worst I’ve ever seen,” alleging that certain groups are attempting to exert control over the blockchain and act as gatekeepers. He expressed his deep frustration, stating that these individuals have been pursuing their own agenda from the outset.
Just when I thought they couldn’t get any DUMBER they have outdone themselves.Now the SAME $LUNC people want to take money from the community pool and inject it into their dexes that have TERRIBLE, low volume, so they can syphon it out the back door. NO!#Crypto pic.twitter.com/JwUSaiQdtK— Mr. Diamondhandz1 (@MrDiamondhandz1) March 15, 2025
Despite the strong opposition, the proposal elicited mixed reactions within the community. It currently stands at 39.41% approval, 7.95% opposition, and 25.47% votes marked as “No with veto.” With a voter turnout of 28.95%, it falls short of the 40% quorum required for passage.
“They want your community pool and control of the chain. Nothing more,” MrDiamondhandz asserted.
A Builder’s Rebuttal
Responding to MrDiamondhandz’s critique, another LUNC builder fired back, accusing him of hypocrisy. “It’s you who seeks control over LUNC, you’ve stolen its name,” they said, pointing out MrDiamondhandz’s previous attempts to block the progress of USTC.
It's you who seeks control over #LUNC, you've stolen it's name. The hypocrisy is Now, you claim others are doing the same.You've openly killed any attempt to progress #USTC, while attempting to pursue interests with @IOHK_CharlesI guess killing USTC will help your case. — HC Crypto (@HappyCatKripto) March 19, 2025
The builder criticized MrDiamondhandz’s discussions with Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson about stablecoins. Hoskinson shared his plans for Cardano’s stablecoin in January, which caught MrDiamondhandz’s attention. Since 2022, the LUNC ecosystem has been developing USTC, and MrDiamondhandz had pitched it to Hoskinson, who showed interest in algorithmic stablecoins.
Uncertainty Clouds the Future of USTC and LUNC Governance
There’s been a running sentiment within the community that USTC needs a turnaround. Following the collapse of the Terra ecosystem in 2022, USTC shifted from a stablecoin to a speculative asset, with its classification unclear.
This confusion could threaten its place on major exchanges.With the crypto community watching closely, it remains to be seen whether the proposal will pass or if the infighting will continue to hinder the progress of Terra Luna Classic.