2026-01-09 10:26:13

In the Ethereum ecosystem, privacy protection has always been a controversial topic. Recently, key advocates of Ethereum spoke out publicly in support of the legitimacy of privacy technology, arguing that personal privacy rights are fundamental rights and should not be arbitrarily infringed upon. They stated that excessive information monitoring and government power expansion threaten individual freedom. This stance reflects the Web3 community's persistent pursuit of data sovereignty and financial privacy — which is also why many developers insist on building privacy protection tools. In an era where information security is becoming increasingly complex, such voices remind us to re-examine the role of privacy in the digital economy.

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Fren_Not_Food

· 01-12 10:20

Privacy has long needed someone to speak out loud about it. The words are good, but in reality? Regulation always outpaces privacy.

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0xDreamChaser

· 01-12 05:58

Monitoring is everywhere, and that's the most terrifying part. --- Privacy sounds good in theory, but can it really be achieved? --- Here we go again, every time it's about privacy rights, and then what? --- How to balance compliance and privacy is the real issue. --- Someone should have spoken up about this a long time ago. --- The problem is that most people don't care that their data is being sold. --- It sounds great in theory, but in practice? It's just various compromises. --- This is what Web3 should truly be about. --- Is privacy valuable? It seems no one is willing to pay the price for it. --- How the government views this matter is the key.

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CrashHotline

· 01-12 05:38

Finally, someone dares to say this: privacy rights are fundamental rights, and there shouldn't still be controversy over them. Regulators' obsession with on-chain transactions is really absurd. We just want to trade coins properly—why is that so difficult? Government power indeed needs checks and balances; otherwise, data security becomes a joke. Honestly, without privacy protection, what is the point of Web3? Developers, who understand best, are the most persistent in creating privacy tools.

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VibesOverCharts

· 01-10 07:20

Justice, privacy should be a basic right. Who supports it, who opposes it. It's a common topic, but someone really needs to stand up and say this. Monitoring has long been outdated; it's time for us to reclaim data rights. Hmm... but how many truly dare to prioritize privacy? This is exactly our original intention when building, that’s the spirit. But on the other hand, balancing privacy and transparency is the real challenge. Forget it, anyway, Web3 folks are here to do this. Let's see after regulations come; it's a bit early to make these statements now. How much is privacy worth? It mainly depends on whether the market recognizes it. This is how blockchain should look; if it doesn’t have that flavor, it’s all just for show.

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ContractExplorer

· 01-09 10:54

Privacy, huh? It sounds nice, but how many can really achieve it? Aren't they all just quickly checked by exchanges? --- Here we go again, always talking about privacy, but we're still being tracked to death. --- This guy finally said it: I just want privacy. No one can monitor my wallet. --- We all understand the principles, but do you think the government will care about you... --- Developers building privacy tools are truly awesome. It's this spirit that is the essence of Web3.

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MerkleTreeHugger

· 01-09 10:52

Honestly, privacy is indeed the lifeblood of Web3, but it's hard to say how the government views it. --- Talking about privacy again... Someone should have spoken up about this a long time ago; it's almost 2024. --- Why does it always seem that the stronger the privacy, the stricter the regulation? It's contradictory. --- Developers insisting on building privacy tools is not wrong; it's just unknown how they will ultimately be defined. --- From a rights-based perspective, it does stand on solid ground, but is reality really that idealistic? --- That's a nice way to put it, but the key is how it is implemented; theoretical discussions have limited value. --- Privacy rights are basic human rights... if that were truly the case, so many people wouldn't still be having their data harvested. --- I just want to know, what if privacy tools become shields for tax evasion and fraud? --- Finally, mainstream voices are talking about this, but I guess public opinion might still rebound. --- There's nothing wrong with this stance, but how many people within the crypto community truly value privacy?

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ProtocolRebel

· 01-09 10:52

Ethereum big shots finally dare to speak openly, privacy has long been a topic that should be discussed thoroughly The surveillance system is becoming increasingly outrageous, someone needs to stand up Privacy is not a dark industry, it's a basic right It seems the government is most afraid of us controlling our own data Developers are sharpening their tools here, I am optimistic By the way, who has truly cared about our privacy This is the very purpose of Web3, enough said Here we go again with the public opinion battle, I dislike this approach Someone should have already defended privacy technology, really The cost of surveillance is getting lower, while privacy is becoming more expensive...

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SchrodingerWallet

· 01-09 10:48

It was about time someone said this: privacy is not an excuse for money laundering; it's a basic human right. Regulators really should listen to voices like this, instead of always trying to make on-chain activities transparent. Well said, data sovereignty in Web3 is indeed much better than in the traditional internet. Do we need privacy tools? In the past, it was considered a violation; now it’s finally recognized. Basically, it’s about not wanting to be watched to death. What kind of voice is needed... It should have been like this from the start. Ordinary people's financial activities are monitored, but are the finances of those big players transparent? That’s the irony. Developers building privacy protection tools are truly fighting against the system; they deserve respect. It's a common topic, but the core still depends on each country's attitude. Verbal justice can't change much. This attitude is good, but the implementation side is a bit uncertain. Let’s see how it develops later. Privacy rights vs. regulatory power, an eternal contradiction. Ethereum is on the right side.

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GateUser-ccc36bc5

· 01-09 10:32

Finally, a big shot has spoken: privacy is fundamentally a basic right. Monitoring is getting more and more aggressive, which is really outrageous. It was about time someone stood up and pushed back. This is Web3 — either for privacy or it has no real meaning. The government is overreaching; where is the promised decentralization? Having more privacy tools is always a good thing, although regulation will probably come to bother us again. This is what blockchain should be doing: protecting ordinary people. Honestly, privacy and transparency will always be a dilemma, right? I agree, but only a few dare to really use privacy tools; most are too scared.

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