Why does Ethereum founder Vitalik insist on supporting privacy tools—see his perspective on personal data rights

2026-01-09 07:40:10

【Crypto World】Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin recently expressed his views, showing support for privacy advocates. He believes that personal privacy rights should not be arbitrarily violated, based on two core understandings: first, that privacy itself has significant value; second, that he personally has long used privacy tools, including solutions created by related developers.

Vitalik pointed out that many people generally accept the logic that—governments, law enforcement agencies, and intelligence organizations need to have access to all citizen information to ensure security. However, he strongly opposes this view. He supports his argument with real-world data: government databases are frequently hacked, and the stolen information often ends up in the hands of rival nations. What does this precisely demonstrate? Centralized data storage does not guarantee security; instead, it creates a larger risk source.

He also shared personal practical experience. When purchasing software, he completes transactions through privacy solutions, so his personal information is not recorded in corporate databases. Even if the developers cease maintenance for many years, the application can still operate stably. To him, this exemplifies the actual value of privacy tools—protecting everyone’s fundamental rights.

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just_vibin_onchain

· 01-11 20:38

Really, data storage in the dataset is a ticking time bomb, and hackers are lining up there.

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MevTears

· 01-11 18:20

Vitalik's logic is brilliant. The biggest breach actually comes from the data center. A security vulnerability that governments can't even fix, and they still want all our information? That's hilarious.

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MoonBoi42

· 01-09 08:07

V God is so right, centralized data storage is basically a ticking time bomb... Aren't government hacking incidents frequent enough? Privacy is not something shameful; it’s important to educate those who think "there's no privacy worth hiding." I’ve been using privacy tools for a long time; I really don’t understand why so many people still go naked. Data rights are as important as property rights; why is it so hard to understand? V God speaks with action, not just words; he’s actually using it... That’s true faith. The government controlling all data can protect the people? Laughable, aren’t data leaks happening every year? Privacy tools have been demonized for too long; we need to change this biased perception. Basically, it’s about not wanting to be transparent to capitalists and authorities—do they even need a reason?

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MysteryBoxAddict

· 01-09 08:02

The government needs to control all data to ensure security? That's laughable. The database has been hacked like a sieve and they're still bragging about it. It's better to all use privacy tools.

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MetaEggplant

· 01-09 07:46

V God is right on this one; storing data centrally is just a target, and a single hacker attack could wipe everything out.

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QuorumVoter

· 01-09 07:44

Having the government control all data is actually more dangerous; this logic is brilliant. Why hasn't anyone properly calculated this? V God hit the nail on the head. Aren't there plenty of cases where databases have been hacked? Centralized storage is basically handing food to hackers. Privacy tools are heavily criticized, but those who actually use them understand... it's just comfortable. To be honest, centralized databases are even more dangerous than decentralized ones. Isn't that ironic? V's recent statement is good; some people just like the feeling of being watched. No need to pay attention.

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YieldFarmRefugee

· 01-09 07:44

The government database being hacked so frequently, and still have the nerve to say that centralized data management can ensure security? That's hilarious, Vitalik's logic is spot on.

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