Buterin: Zero-Knowledge Digital IDs Still Carry Coercion, Privacy Risks

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that digital identity systems using zero-knowledge proofs, such as Sam Altman’s World project, could weaken online pseudonymity while introducing new risks. Buterin Argues One-ID-Per-Person Systems Create New Vulnerabilities In a June 28 blog post, Buterin argued that even privacy-focused designs face fundamental challenges when enforcing a one-identity-per-person rule. […]

Jun 30, 2025 - 03:10
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Buterin: Zero-Knowledge Digital IDs Still Carry Coercion, Privacy Risks
Buterin: Zero-Knowledge Digital IDs Still Carry Coercion, Privacy RisksEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has raised concerns that digital identity systems using zero-knowledge proofs, such as Sam Altman’s World project, could weaken online pseudonymity while introducing new risks. Buterin Argues One-ID-Per-Person Systems Create New Vulnerabilities In a June 28 blog post, Buterin argued that even privacy-focused designs face fundamental challenges when enforcing a one-identity-per-person rule. […]

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