Vitalik Buterin calls for "shelter technologies" instead of a perfect DeFi
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that a single "perfect" decentralized finance (DeFi) solution is not enough to genuinely protect people amid increased surveillance, wars, and corporate pressure. According to him, Ethereum has yet to become a true tool of protection like Starlink or Signal.
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Vitalik proposes shifting focus towards "shelter technologies"—creating a digital space without an owner, where rules and agreements exist without anyone’s permission. This vision encompasses not only software but the development of a comprehensive ecosystem of freedom, including wallets, AI interfaces, hardware, and physical security.
Implementing this approach could attract users beyond the crypto industry and help build a more resilient and independent infrastructure. The future of Ethereum and digital freedom depends on such integrated "shelter" systems.
