Previously, the $100 million investment in the WLFI governance token Aqua 1 was reported to be associated with Web3port.

PANews reported on July 15 that the funding sources of the decentralized finance project World Liberty Financial (WLFI), supported by Trump, have raised suspicions. Previously, a mysterious donor named "Aqua 1" announced a $100 million contribution to the project, claiming it was from the UAE. However, the latest investigation revealed that "Aqua 1" is actually a shell company linked to the controversial firm Web3port. Web3port is a market maker that was banned by multiple decentralized exchanges in 2023 for suspected market manipulation. Its founder "Dave Lee" is active online only with an anime avatar, and his true identity remains a mystery. Moreover, "Aqua 1" has not been registered in the UAE and has not disclosed any responsible personnel information. Although this funding is touted for "digital freedom infrastructure," it is actually being transferred through opaque wallets and offshore accounts, directly linked to Web3port. Previously, it was reported that Aqua 1 announced a strategic investment of $100 million in WLFI governance tokens.