Akash Network is deprecating its Cosmos-based app chain due to scalability and performance issues, not explicit toxicity claims. Recent reports (Oct 2025) show no direct support for "toxic ecosystem" statements—searches highlight general Cosmos challenges like interoperability friction, but nothing from Akash team calling it "toxic as hell." It seems more like community sentiment than official critique.
If skipping Solana (a top contender for TPS), alternatives include Base (for EVM compatibility and low fees) or Ethereum L2s like Optimism/Arbitrum for shared security. Akash's RFP is open; final choice TBD.