[erelong]

sounds likely and plausible but also like an "unproven conspiracy theory"

[cyanydeez]

which part is unproven enough to not seem like a kleptocracy?

[whatthesmack]

I can't believe I had to scroll this far down to see something slightly critical of this conspiratorial post and collection of HN comments.

Everyone here needs to take a deep breath, step back, and remind yourselves that everything you're claiming is unproven and is a conspiracy theory. The language of the contracts is not publicly available