According to Vitalik Buterin, crypto-maximalists foresaw the greatest threat to Bitcoin, which became corporate manipulation masquerading as user empowerment and innovation π€·ββοΈ.Β Β
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin authored a provocative confession: Bitcoin maximalists have been right all along π. They saw the biggest threat of crypto in its early days – and it’s not what you think π.Β Β
On X, Buterin concurred with the recent analysis that separates the so-called corposlop web and the so-called sovereign web π. Bitcoin maximalists had already signaled this to him, which he had not noticed previously – a case of “I told you so” π.Β Β
According to a tweet by Buterin, Bitcoin maximalists were against ICOs and other tokens to maintain the sovereignty of Bitcoin, so they should not use arbitrary financial applications πΈ.Β Β
The Fatal Flaw in Bitcoin Maxi Strategy π€¦ββοΈ
Bitcoin maximalists committed the wrong of trying to achieve sovereignty by cracking down on governments and severely restricting the functions of Bitcoin π«.Β Β
Buterin explains the meaning of corporatocracy to be a blend of three components: the power of corporate optimization initially, the slick branding that acquires respectability, and the profit-maximizing behaviors that destroy the respectability π.Β Β
Social media relies on dopamine and outrage and is not interested in long-term value π€―. They gather huge data volumes that are not needed and misuse or sell them – talk about a toxic relationship π.Β Β
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Why Corporations Betray Digital Sovereignty π€
Walled gardens demand monopolistic prices and shut out rivals, and Hollywood generates sequels to minimize the risk π¬.Β Β
As reported by Buterin, in 2020, companies adopted diversity slogans, but in 2025, they mocked the same causes as part of engagement trends – the ultimate case of corporate flip-flopping π€ΉββοΈ.Β Β
Buterin quoted the previous Aztec take by Zac. According to Zac_Aztec on X, Corposlop is a major adversary, and this does not contravene the libertarian concept π€.Β Β
Modern sovereignty is not confined to the control of the government; digital privacy through cryptography is also essential, and it is crucial to protect minds against the manipulation by corporations π.Β Β
Buterin suggests developing sovereign tools: apps that preserve privacy, are local-first, and reduce reliance on third parties π». Social media platforms that are controlled by users should pursue long-term objectives, not just profits π€.Β Β
Financial instruments must enable users to become wealth responsible π€. AI is supposed to enhance productivity by involving human-bot collaboration π€, and apps require visions and culture π¨.Β Β
DAOs can support organizations that have special objectives π. Privacy preservation voting prevents capture patterns and token-holder governance needs replacement π.Β Β
In spite of monopolistic behavior, Apple exhibits non-corporate – a rare breed of company that prioritizes vision over profits π. It is long-term vision-oriented as opposed to quarterly, and its emphasis on privacy is its distinguishing feature π.Β Β
Buterin admires Apple with its visionary, fashionable attitude and would like it to embrace open-source policies, saying that the market limits should not determine the intent π¬.Β Β
Community: either develop sovereign tools or become a corporatist – the choice is yours π€. This has been the first thing Bitcoin maximalists anticipated, and it’s time to take a stand π.Β
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2026-01-11 03:15