The co-founders of Bankless, a prominent cryptocurrency education and media platform, have announced plans to separate the company's media arm, Bankless LLC, from its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), BanklessDAO, in response to growing concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The decision comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Bankless' dual structure, with some critics arguing that the company's centralized control over its media operations could compromise the DAO's decentralized ethos.