2026-01-09 07:28:04

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik expressed his long-term support for privacy developers on social media. He believes that the importance of privacy technology is self-evident—whether in the digital world or real life, personal privacy is a necessary line of defense against various risks. These defenses include social risks, commercial risks, and even personal safety issues.

Vitalik's viewpoint touches on a core topic within the DeFi and Web3 ecosystems. Privacy protocols like Tornado Cash exist precisely because users need to protect their financial privacy on transparent blockchains. In an era where on-chain transactions are fully traceable, privacy tools provide users with essential protection. His statement also reflects the Ethereum community's recognition of the work of privacy technology developers.

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LiquidationWizard

· 01-12 04:53

Vitalik is right this time; privacy is indeed a necessity. Otherwise, why would we need things like Tornado Cash?

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ForkYouPayMe

· 01-10 11:51

V God still has such good taste. Privacy is indeed the lifeblood of Web3; otherwise, how could high transparency require privacy tools as a fallback?

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RugpullSurvivor

· 01-10 07:56

When it comes to privacy, someone really needs to stand up and speak out, or else you'll be suspicious of life after being exploited.

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GhostAddressHunter

· 01-10 06:41

Vitalik is calling for privacy again, but the real question is whether the regulators will buy it.

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LiquidationTherapist

· 01-09 07:55

Privacy is really not something to compromise on... Brother V is right, we need to have our own defenses --- Here comes that old tune again, "Privacy = Money Laundering," so annoying --- Dare to say that after the Tornado Cash incident, how brave... or how aware you are of what you're doing --- Basically, it's about wallet freedom, not wanting to be seen with your pants down... I understand --- It's not wrong to say that, but is now really the time to bring this up? --- Privacy > KYC, I stand by this stance --- So why are exchanges still aggressively demanding verification information? Double standards.

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GreenCandleCollector

· 01-09 07:50

Privacy is well said, but how many actually dare to use it... Going completely naked on the chain is the norm.

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ReverseTradingGuru

· 01-09 07:49

V God is still so tough. When it comes to privacy, you really have to choose a side, or else our transaction data will be completely exposed to others.

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Degentleman

· 01-09 07:48

Vitalik is forever the god; support is needed for privacy, or how can we survive?

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YieldHunter

· 01-09 07:39

tbh vitalik's got a point but like... if you look at the data on tornado cash flows, the regulatory pressure is only getting worse. privacy tools are cool and all but where's the actual sustainable adoption? 🤔

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SerumSurfer

· 01-09 07:35

Vitalik's recent comments are spot on; privacy is the bottom line. Otherwise, if everything on the chain is transparent, what's the point of Web3...

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