Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin urges cypherpunks to resist government and corporate encroachment
Jan 24, 2026
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by Collins J. Okoth
for CryptoPolitan

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Vitalik Buterin warns cypherpunks against government and corporate control in the crypto space, emphasizing the need for trustless systems. He predicts an increasing desire for more oversight from these entities. The call to resist encroachment reflects ongoing concerns about decentralization and user sovereignty in crypto.
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is urging cypherpunks to resist government and corporate encroachment, predicting that both seek more control and less trust.

