Key Highlights (Because You’re Not Bored Yet)
- Vitalik Buterin published a letter defending Roman Storm and the audacious idea that privacy is a human right. Who knew?
- The Ethereum co-founder argued that privacy is essential for avoiding corporate and social exploitation. Oh, right, because nothing says “freedom” like being tracked by ads for the rest of your life.
- Buterin insisted that writing code shouldn’t be a crime. Because, obviously, math is a felony now. 🧠💸
Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin released a letter so passionate, it could make a blockchain blush. In it, he defended Roman Storm, a developer who, shockingly, created software that doesn’t spy on you. How revolutionary!
Buterin’s timing? Perfect. Storm’s legal battle is about as thrilling as watching paint dry, but with more courtroom drama. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to see a crypto philosopher take down a prosecutor with a keyboard?
Done. Re-posting the contents for public consumption:
– vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) January 9, 2026
Defending Open-Source Code (Because Someone Has to)
Buterin’s letter is a masterclass in “why would anyone think this is illegal?” He’s like a dad explaining to a kid why their video game isn’t a crime. 🎮
Storm, apparently, is a “principled” developer. Because nothing says “dedication” like coding in the dark while the world judges you. Buterin claims he’s used Storm’s tools for purchases and donations. Because nothing says “privacy” like buying a latte without your employer knowing.
He also praised the software’s longevity. Because in a world where apps crash faster than a politician’s promises, functional code is a miracle. 🛡️
Community Support Campaign (Because We All Need a Cause)
Roman Storm is now begging the crypto community to write letters. Because nothing says “solidarity” like spending five minutes typing “I support you” while your cat judges you. 🐱
Storm’s mantra? “Privacy is a human right” and “Math isn’t a crime.” Because, of course, math is now the new terrorist. 🧮
Risks of Privacy Loss (Because We All Love a Good Doomscroll)
Buterin warns that without privacy, we’re all just pawns in a corporate chess game. Because nothing says “freedom” like your data being sold to foreign entities. 🌍
He also notes that government databases are more secure than a toddler’s piggy bank. Because, obviously, we’re all safer with surveillance. 🛡️
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2026-01-09 22:17