Vitalik Buterin Calls for Privacy as Freedom Essential

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that prioritizing user privacy is crucial for freedom and protection against growing government and corporate power. In a recent blog post, Buterin criticizes the assumption of global political leadership’s good intentions and contends that increased transparency doesn’t always translate to positive societal progress. He cites personal experiences and emerging technologies as reasons for this belief, emphasizing the need for robust privacy measures in an increasingly interconnected world.