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ETH staking on top exchanges contributes to Ethereum censorship: Data
26.12.2022
One of the biggest factors harming Ethereum's credible neutrality is the use of censoring MEV relays by crypto ecosystems and exchanges
Is Ethereum’s Censorship Problem Taking a Turn?
21.12.2022
New relayers and community efforts have contributed to a decline in censorship on the blockchain
PayPal has become an episode of Black Mirror: Elon Musk
14.12.2022
The "PayPal Mafia" including co-founders Peter Thiel and Elon Musk have slammed the payments platform over its "totalitarian" debanking policies
Blockchain is the only viable path to privacy and censorship resistance in the 21st century
7.12.2022
Decentralized file-sharing services that Big Tech companies can’t control are the only way internet users will be able to maintain their freedom in the years ahead
‘I Wanted to Punch Kanye’ — Free Speech Waffler Elon Musk’s Nonsensical Take on Bitcoin, CBDCs, and Censorship
5.12.2022
“Vox Populi, Vox Dei, man.” So says self-proclaimed Chief Twit Elon Musk from a private jet flying high above the world during a Twitter Spaces appearance on Sunday, Dec. 4 (JST). It does sound nice to say, but the voice of the mob should never be the voice of “God.” The reasons...
Don’t Forget the Importance of Censorship Resistance
29.11.2022
Since people are once again talking about self-custody as one of crypto’s unique strengths, I would like to remind everyone about an equally important fundamental value proposition of crypto that, in the early days, was touted as the killer feature. I’m talking about censorship...
How Web3 resolves fundamental problems in Web2
28.11.2022
Web3 is the next-era internet based on decentralized architecture and some innovative concepts. Find how Web3 resolves fundamental problems in Web2
L2 is crucial to Ethereum decentralization, censorship resistance, says researcher
9.11.2022
Swedish researcher Eric Wall highlighted StarkNet’s influence on Ethereum’s scalability as he joins the board of the newly formed StarkNet Foundation
Vitalik Buterin’s New Ethereum Roadmap Takes Aim at MEV and Censorship
9.11.2022
Amidst a number of new changes, Buterin’s new vision for Ethereum adds a section aimed at curtailing the threats of centralization
Joe Biden unhappy with Elon Musk for buying a platform that "spews lies"
5.11.2022
Biden attended a fundraising event in Chicago for upcoming elections, wherein he called out Elon Musk for purchasing Twitter
Ethereum inches even closer to total censorship due to OFAC compliance
5.11.2022
The minting of OFAC-compliant Ethereum blocks on a daily basis has grown to 73%, adding to the community's growing censorship concerns
Leaked Documents Show Facebook and Twitter Working Closely With DHS, FBI to Police Disinformation: Report
2.11.2022
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are reportedly working closely with major social media platforms, like Facebook and Twitter, to police “disinformation.” Leaked documents further show their plans to expand censorship. Leaked...
Twitter monetization and free speech drove Binance's $500M injection: CZ
1.11.2022
Binance will also assist Twitter’s integration into Web3 by implementing crypto payments and deploying a dedicated team of on-chain specialists to stop spam bot accounts
Crypto Means Absolutely Nothing Without Censorship Resistance
23.10.2022
The battle for how to regulate cryptocurrency might handicap the entire value proposition if we simply apply the same old rules to a new way of moving money around. Crypto Long & Short is CoinDesk's weekly newsletter featuring insights, news and analysis for the professional investor
Will Censorship Fork Ethereum?
19.10.2022
Disagreement around how to handle sanctions on Ethereum may soon force the chain to split into two: one chain censored, one not. Valid Points is CoinDesk’s weekly newsletter that breaks down Ethereum’s evolution and its impact on crypto markets
Ethereum solo validators that censor blocks should ‘be tolerated,’ says Buterin
18.10.2022
Speaking about a hypothetical scenario, the Ethereum co-founder said censorship should be tolerated depending on the case
48% of Ethereum Blocks Face Censorship From OFAC-Compliant Flashbots
15.10.2022
For a couple of years now, MEV-Boost relays or Flashbots have become popular tools in order to gather the maximum value that can be extracted from Ethereum’s block production. However, in recent times, Flashbots have been controversial as people believe the technology threatens...
51% of Ethereum blocks are now compliant with OFAC standards, raising censorship concerns
14.10.2022
One month after the Merge, mev-boost relays expanded its market share as block builders, data shows
New Paypal Policy Lets Firm Fine Users $2,500 for Spreading ‘Misinformation,’ ToS Condemned and Called an ‘Abomination’
8.10.2022
A new Paypal user policy that permits the company to fine users $2,500 for spreading “misinformation” has caused quite a stir on social media platforms. After November 3, anyone who posts or publishes information or content to “promote misinformation” will be subject...
45% of ETH validators now complying with US sanctions — Labrys CEO
30.9.2022
Labrys CEO Lachlan Feeney is trying to raise awareness amongst validators running Flashbots’ software that they may potentially be contributing to censorship within the Ethereum network