Ethereum Co-Founder Critiques X’s New Location Feature, Raising Privacy Concerns

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, has voiced concern over X’s new location feature revealing account holders’ countries. He acknowledged the feature was intended to ensure platform integrity and allow verification but believes it could inadvertently expose users to privacy risks. Buterin expressed doubts about potential anonymity breaches as some may exploit the feature for impersonation and highlighted the need for opt-out options, considering how even a small leak of information might be detrimental to certain users who prioritize their privacy.