# Сопутствующие статьи по теме privacy

CBDC Fight Escalates As US Lawmakers Call For Permanent Ban

US lawmakers are escalating their fight against a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). A group of 29 representatives, led by Congressman Michael Cloud, sent a letter to congressional leaders demanding a permanent ban on a digital dollar. This was in response to a housing bill that included a temporary ban lasting only until 2031. The lawmakers argue this temporary measure is a weak version of a stronger, stalled bill (HR 1919) that would have completely prohibited a CBDC. They warn a CBDC would grant the Federal Reserve unchecked control over money and enable government surveillance of private finances, calling it "inherently anti-American." The push for a permanent ban signals this political battle is far from over.

bitcoinist03/09 01:02

CBDC: Senator Pushes For Permanent Ban In Housing Act Amendment

US Senator Ted Cruz is pushing for a permanent ban on a US central bank digital currency (CBDC) by amending the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The original bipartisan housing bill included a temporary CBDC prohibition until December 31, 2030, introduced by Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren. Cruz aims to remove this sunset provision to enforce a permanent ban, aligning with his 2025 Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, which cites concerns over privacy and government surveillance. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna also supports a permanent ban, warning of potential legislative conflict. Critics argue CBDCs could enable state control over spending, while proponents highlight benefits like financial inclusion and efficiency. Over 100 central banks are researching CBDCs, but only 11 have launched one. The crypto market cap stands at $2.33 trillion.

bitcoinist03/08 07:06

Buterin Says Ethereum Must Rethink Its Future: Here’s Why

Vitalik Buterin urges the Ethereum ecosystem to embrace bold innovation at the application layer while maintaining uncompromising core guarantees at the base layer. He emphasizes that censorship resistance, open source, privacy, and security (CROPS) are non-negotiable for Ethereum's L1. Buterin calls for a fundamental rethink of applications, wallets, and culture, suggesting AI will play a major role in next-generation wallets—though high-value transactions should still require user confirmation. He also highlights the need for privacy-first design, rethinking L2 scaling solutions, and breaking away from "respectable" cultural norms to unlock greater creativity. Buterin challenges builders to imagine Ethereum's application layer from a blank slate, free from current path dependencies.

bitcoinist03/07 09:18

Vitalik's Latest Reflection: Ethereum is Stuck in Path Dependency, It's Time to Start Anew from First Principles

Vitalik Buterin calls for the Ethereum community to break free from path dependency and rethink the ecosystem’s application layer from first principles. He emphasizes the importance of preserving core properties—censorship resistance, open source, privacy, and security (CROPS)—while encouraging more radical openness in how applications and external interfaces are designed. He suggests reevaluating technical assumptions, such as the future of browser plugins and mobile wallets in light of AI advancements, and proposes rebuilding the stack with privacy as a foundational priority. Examples include reimagining DeFi as generalized futures markets built on decentralized oracles, possibly verified via zk-SNARKs and LLMs, and reconsidering the role of L2s. Buterin also highlights cultural shifts, advocating for a break from conventional “professional” norms to unlock greater creativity. He urges developers to ignore existing ecosystem constraints, pretend current usage is zero, and imagine the most valuable applications as if starting from scratch today. In response to a comment, he clarifies that integration with traditional finance remains important for mainstream adoption, but the goal is to overcome internal path dependencies within Ethereum’s own application and wallet history—for instance, by exploring privacy-focused designs like Railgun or Aztec for payments without exposing addresses.

marsbit03/06 10:35

Why Bitcoin ‘Can’t’ Be A Central Bank Asset: Billionaire Chamath

bitcoinist03/05 18:02

Vitalik's Rare Self-Criticism: Ethereum Missed the Truly Important Battlefield

In a rare self-critique, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reflects on Ethereum’s limited role in addressing critical global issues such as government overreach, corporate power, surveillance, and digital warfare. While acknowledging the importance of financial freedom, he argues that a decentralized financial system alone cannot solve deeper societal problems. Instead, he proposes a new direction: building “sanctuary tech”—a resilient, open-source ecosystem that enables people to live, work, communicate, and collaborate with reduced dependence on centralized power. The goal is not to reshape the world in Ethereum’s image, but to create digital spaces that resist control and weaponization of interdependence. Buterin calls for Ethereum to focus on building tools for those who need digital refuge and to collaborate broadly within and beyond the crypto space to advance this vision.

marsbit03/05 03:18

Interview with Sui Founder: Leaving Meta at 50 to Start a Business, How to Rebuild the 'Foundation' for the Internet

Evan Cheng, co-founder and CEO of Mysten Labs (the core developer behind the Sui blockchain), shares his journey from working at Apple and Meta to starting his own venture in his 50s. He left Meta’s Libra (Diem) project due to creative constraints and a desire to build foundational internet infrastructure tailored for automation and AI agents. Cheng believes current web architecture is ill-suited for automation and aims to create a unified, efficient, and secure blockchain layer to support future automated interactions between humans, machines, and agents. He addresses key industry challenges, including misconceptions about blockchain (e.g., the "blockchain trilemma"), technical immaturity, and fragmented privacy and security models. Sui tackles these with its object-centric architecture, integrated privacy features, and a full-stack approach that offers iOS-like developer convenience. Sui has attracted major partners like CCP Games, who are building persistent, automated game economies on the network. Cheng also highlights DeepBook, Sui's native central limit order book, which acts as a shared liquidity hub to improve capital efficiency across DeFi applications. Despite market’s volatility, Cheng remains focused on long-term goals, emphasizing real-world adoption and the need for robust, scalable infrastructure beyond short-term speculation.

marsbit03/05 02:59

Vitalik Buterin Makes Shocking Warning About Ethereum’s Future

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns that Ethereum risks betraying its original mission if it remains narrowly focused on DeFi, yield farming, and political meme coins. He argues that while financial freedom is important, it alone cannot address major global threats like government surveillance, wars, and corporate control. Buterin calls for Ethereum to evolve into a broader ecosystem of "sanctuary technologies" that empower people with censorship-resistant tools for communication, coordination, and identity—not just finance. He emphasizes the need for technologies that enable cooperation without central control, citing real-world examples like crypto aiding citizens in Venezuela and Iran against hyperinflation and authoritarianism. Ethereum’s future relevance, he concludes, depends on expanding beyond finance to tackle deeper societal challenges.

bitcoinist03/05 02:02

Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Must Evolve Into ‘Sanctuary Tech’ to Defend Human Freedom

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has called for the platform to evolve into "sanctuary tech" to defend human freedom against increasing centralized control. He emphasized that such technology should enhance user freedom, reduce reliance on intermediaries, and protect data privacy and free speech. Buterin highlighted Ethereum’s open infrastructure as a foundation for rights-respecting innovation and pointed to decentralized finance and smart contracts as tools for improving financial inclusion. He also stressed the importance of robust governance, anti-censorship protocols, interoperability with other networks, and alignment with laws that safeguard freedoms. Buterin encouraged ongoing research and collaboration, noting that community-driven efforts are essential for developing censorship-resistant technologies and strengthening societal resilience.

TheNewsCrypto03/04 12:09

OpenClaw Endorses Venice.ai, VVV Token Surges Over 500% in One Month

OpenClaw, an open-source self-hosted AI agent platform, has listed Venice.ai—a privacy-focused, decentralized AI project with a native token—among its recommended model providers. This move comes shortly after OpenClaw founder publicly discouraged engagement with cryptocurrencies. Venice.ai, founded by crypto OG Erik Voorhees, emphasizes private, uncensored AI interactions by not storing any user data on its servers. Venice operates a dual-token economy: VVV, a stakable capital asset with an ~19% APY, and DIEM, which is minted from VVV and acts as a perpetual AI compute credit. 1 DIEM (≈$670) provides $1 daily in API credits, making it cost-effective for heavy users like AI agents. VVV’s price surged over 500% in a month, rising from ~$1.5 to ~$8.4, driven by supply constraints—including a token burn of unclaimed airdrops and reduced annual emissions—and growing demand. Venice now has over 25,000 API users, partly fueled by OpenClaw’s endorsement. The project positions itself as a privacy-backend for agent-based AI, combining crypto-economic incentives with scalable, private AI infrastructure.

marsbit03/04 02:37