Yearn's core developer banteg criticized LayerZero's mandatory donation behavior on social media, likening it to a glorified ICO. He also suggested halting the substantial funding for Protocol Guild and instead encouraged support for smaller initiatives.

Odaily Planet Daily News: In response to LayerZero's mandatory donation behavior, Yearn's core developer banteg posted on X platform, stating that mandatory donations are more like a glorified ICO. He also called for a halt to the bulk funding of Protocol Guild, as it has already successfully attracted funds and should seek out other smaller initiatives to support.

Yearn developers criticize LayerZero for mandatory donations, calling for support for small initiatives.