Vitalik Buterin's Concerns About Political Tokens in Crypto

by Giorgi Kostiuk

10 months ago

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed concerns about the growing number of political tokens and their potential use for bribery and influence in political processes.

Dangers of Political Tokens

Vitalik Buterin raised concerns about political tokens such as TRUMP and MELANIA, believing they can be used for political gain. He noted the potential use of these tokens by foreign actors to influence politics and governance ethics.

Now is the time to talk about the fact that large-scale political coins cross a further line…, whose harm is at most contained to mistakes.None

Regulation Challenges in Crypto Industry

Buterin also shared his views on the legal environment of cryptocurrencies, including the actions of former SEC chairman Gary Gensler. He claims that Gensler's policies have led to obfuscation of projects' revenue structures and created legal risks.

@GaryGensler created a regime where tokens that give investors clear indication of what their rights are and where their revenue comes from is a "security", but obfuscated "governance tokens" are potentially in the clear.None

Future of Crypto Innovations

Despite concerns, Buterin believes in the industry's future. He calls for systems supporting decentralization and sustainable development. He believes that privacy and transparency should be the priorities moving forward.

Vitalik Buterin assures that current industry problems require long-term innovation and sustainable development based on the principles of privacy and transparency.