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Vitalik Buterin Warns of Risks Posed by Political Memecoins

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 months ago


Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has voiced his concerns over the impact of political memecoins on corruption in political processes.

Buterin's Concerns

On January 23, 2025, Vitalik Buterin expressed concerns on social media about the rise of political tokens. He described these initiatives as 'fleeting and superficial entertainment,' posing a potential threat by facilitating unlimited political corruption. 'It is now time to recognize that large-scale cryptos have crossed a new line. They are becoming tools of unlimited political corruption,' he stated.

It is now time to recognize that large-scale cryptos have crossed a new line. They are becoming tools of unlimited political corruption.Vitalik Buterin

Reaction to Political Memecoins

Buterin's concerns resonate particularly in the context of controversies surrounding the TRUMP token in Washington. The organization Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics is considering legal actions citing potential violations of the constitutional clause on foreign emoluments. Senator Elizabeth Warren has also taken up the issue, urging federal regulators to closely examine these political memecoins by February 4, highlighting that 80% of TRUMP tokens are controlled by the Trump Organization and its subsidiaries.

Future of Cryptocurrency and Politics

Buterin’s critiques raise fundamental questions about the role of cryptos in politics. While they can be a source of innovation, their use for personal or political purposes threatens the credibility of the sector. In a context where regulation is slow to develop, it is urgent to define a clear boundary between innovation and abuse.

The emergence of memecoins like TRUMP illustrates the erasure of the boundary between technology and politics. The newly formed SEC team, led by Hester Peirce, needs to create a clear regulatory framework aimed at protecting investors and preserving the integrity of the crypto sector.

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