13 stories tagged #decentralization

  1. Vitalik Buterin Warns Ethereum: Don't Become OpenAI
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    Vitalik Buterin Warns Ethereum: Don't Become OpenAI

    Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warns against centralization, citing OpenAI's transformation as a cautionary tale at EthCC 2025.

    4d ago 1 min read
  2. Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Foundation to Shrink, Shift Focus to Core Ideals
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    Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum Foundation to Shrink, Shift Focus to Core Ideals

    Vitalik Buterin outlines a leaner, more focused Ethereum Foundation that will no longer act as the ecosystem's central authority.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Arbitrum Freezes $71M ETH Amid Kelp Hack, Igniting Decentralization Firestorm
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    Arbitrum Freezes $71M ETH Amid Kelp Hack, Igniting Decentralization Firestorm

    Arbitrum's security council froze over $71 million in ETH linked to the Kelp protocol hack, sparking debate on blockchain decentralization and governance.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Can Bitcoin Withstand a Global Blackout?
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    Can Bitcoin Withstand a Global Blackout?

    Explore Bitcoin's resilience in the face of widespread power outages, examining its decentralized nature and alternative communication methods for maintaining financial access.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Bittensor Faces Trust Crisis: Decentralization Claims Questioned Amid Governance Woes
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    Bittensor Faces Trust Crisis: Decentralization Claims Questioned Amid Governance Woes

    Expert Gareth Howells discusses how decentralization claims and governance issues impact trust and growth in crypto projects, highlighting Bittensor's resilience.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Covenant AI Exits Bittensor, Cites 'Decentralization Theatre'
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    Covenant AI Exits Bittensor, Cites 'Decentralization Theatre'

    Bittensor subnet developer Covenant AI departs, accusing founder Jacob Steeves of concentrated governance and undermining decentralization claims. TAO token sees significant drop.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Bitcoin Hashrate Drops for First Time Since 2020 as Miners Shift to AI
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    Bitcoin Hashrate Drops for First Time Since 2020 as Miners Shift to AI

    Bitcoin’s network power falls 4% in Q1 2026, breaking a six-year growth streak as U.S. miners reallocate resources to AI infrastructure.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. Ethereum Foundation Reaffirms Core Mission: Decentralization and User Control
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    Ethereum Foundation Reaffirms Core Mission: Decentralization and User Control

    The Ethereum Foundation has published its updated mandate, emphasizing decentralization, user sovereignty over assets, and the long-term goal of a robust, trustless protocol.

    2mo ago 1 min read