Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticizes EU’s “Chat Control” legislation, warning it threatens digital privacy. Buterin opposes mandatory surveillance measures on tech platforms, arguing backdoors for law enforcement are hackable and make everyone less safe. Entrepreneur Pieter Levels also urges Europeans to reject the regulation.

Buterin calls out lawmaker hypocrisy for seeking exemptions from Chat Control legislation. Interior ministers, intelligence, police, and military staff want to exempt themselves from mass surveillance of private chats. 15 EU countries support the proposal, but Germany’s pivotal vote will determine its fate.

Crypto advocates warn EU’s Chat Control could drive users toward decentralized Web3 platforms for privacy. Diode CEO and Brickken’s CEO say Web3’s privacy-focused design may appeal to users disillusioned by centralized systems. They caution that the legislation violates EU Charter articles protecting private communications and data.

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