Vitalik Buterin Donates $760K in ETH to Enhance Digital Privacy on Messaging Apps
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated approximately $760,000 in ETH to Session and SimpleX Chat, two cryptocurrency messaging applications. This move signifies Buterin's commitment to advancing digital privacy in the decentralized ecosystem.
Buterin views these platforms as pioneering "next steps" in privacy, emphasizing the importance of permissionless account creation and robust metadata privacy, which go beyond current offerings. Each project received a donation of 128 ETH.
Session operates without phone numbers or central servers, while SimpleX Chat also avoids phone number requirements and identifiable user IDs, both bolstering user anonymity. This support comes amid global regulatory discussions threatening digital freedoms, highlighting the critical role of decentralization.
Despite technical challenges in decentralization, such as multi-device support and Sybil attacks, efforts are ongoing to improve user experience and security. A key challenge remains raising global awareness about these trustless privacy solutions.


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Vitalik Buterin Boosts Digital Privacy with $760K ETH Donation to Messaging Apps
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has recently disclosed a substantial donation of approximately $760,000 in Ether (ETH) to two promising cryptoc...








