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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. The Ethereum co-founder acknowledged that zero-knowledge technology improves upon traditional ID systems by verifying credentials without revealing personal data.
He noted that projects like Sam Altman’s Worldcoin (now simply referred to as World), Taiwan’s digital ID program, and upcoming European Union (EU) frameworks use this method to authenticate users while combating bots and fraud. However, he warned that strict single-identity systems undermine practical pseudonymity. Users often rely on multiple accounts—such as public profiles and anonymous aliases—to compartmentalize online activity.
A universal ID could collapse these distinctions, forcing all interactions under one verifiable identity. A second major concern he shared is coercion. Governments, employers, or platforms could pressure users to disclose their primary identity key, linking previously separate accounts. While technical safeguards exist, Buterin noted they cannot fully eliminate this risk in centralized or government-mandated systems.
He also highlighted unresolved edge cases, such as stateless individuals, biometric errors, or document accessibility gaps—problems that disproportionately affect one-ID systems. Wealth-based anti-sybil mechanisms, he added, fail to address needs like equitable governance or universal basic services.
“There is also another way to accomplish a similar thing: ‘universal basic services.’ Give each person with an identity the ability to send a limited number of free transactions within a particular application,” Buterin wrote on Saturday.
He added:
This approach is potentially more incentive-aligned and capital-efficient, because it can be done by each application that benefits from such adoption, without needing to pay for non-users, though this comes with the tradeoff of being less universal (users only get guaranteed access to participating applications).
Instead, Buterin advocated for “pluralistic identity” models with no single dominant issuer. These could be social-graph-based or rely on competing providers, making coercion harder and preserving pseudonymity. He cautioned that any ID system approaching universal adoption risks recreating the flaws of one-identity regimes.
Buterin’s analysis comes as Worldcoin surpasses 10 million users and governments accelerate digital ID rollouts, intensifying debates over privacy and scalability in online authentication.

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Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ and founder of the #Binance , announced a significant donation of $10 million in $BNB to Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the #Ethereum network.
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Have you ever wondered who controls your digital identity online? Or maybe how can we safely prove who we are without risking loss of privacy? Recently, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, raised this important issue. He is concerned that we are getting too carried away with the idea of creating a single digital identity, which could lead to undesirable consequences.
That's what he talked about in his blog, published on June 28, and what should be considered.
ZK technology and its weaknesses
Buterin supports ZK (zero-disclosure) technology, which allows you to verify personal information without disclosing the information itself. Cool, right? For example, you can prove that you are over 18 years old without showing your passport or date of birth. And projects like Worldcoin are already using this technology to create digital identifiers.
But here's the problem. Buterin warns that packaging ordinary identifiers (passports or biometric data) in ZK protocols does not solve all problems. For example, by creating a system where each person is assigned a single identifier, we risk losing an important thing — pseudonymity. This means that all your activities will be tied to one public figure, and this is not always a good thing.
Imagine if you always had to act under the same public name or identity, without being able to hide your activities or be anonymous. As a result, this can lead to the risk of coercion and surveillance of your every move.
Problems with universal identifiers
Buterin also points out the practical difficulties that can arise with government-issued digital identities. For example, what should people without citizenship or those who have lost their biometric data do? And, of course, there is a danger of forgery or manipulation of biometrics, especially in countries with high political risks. In the worst cases, governments can simply "fabricate" identities to weaken decentralized systems.
What is a pluralistic identity?
To avoid these problems, Buterin proposes the concept of pluralistic identity. This is the idea that there is no single dominant authority that issues personal data. Instead, there are different ways to verify identity, and each person can choose which one to use.
There are two approaches:
Explicit pluralistic identity is when trust is built through a community network. For example, in the Circles project, users confirm each other based on shared social connections.
Implicit pluralistic identity is where different methods can be used to verify identity: emails, social media accounts, or even national identifiers.
Buterin is confident that this approach is much more stable, because if one system or form of identification fails or becomes vulnerable, other methods will still be able to confirm the identity.
Why is universal identification not a solution?
The biggest threat arises if one system becomes the only one. If its market share grows, it is no longer a pluralistic system, but a one-person— one-person model. And it can be dangerous. Imagine if you were forced to use only one form of identification for everything from voting to accessing financial services.
In this case, we may lose an important part of our freedom and privacy, as well as face the threat of manipulation and control.
What to do?
Instead of striving to create one universal digital identifier, Buterin calls for support for systems that involve diversity, flexibility, and choice. He believes that this is the only way to preserve privacy and inclusivity in the future, especially in decentralized ecosystems.
A question to ponder
Do you think a pluralistic identity would really be safer than a universal model? And what is important, in your opinion, in matters of privacy and security on the Internet?
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently introduced an innovative concept of 'pluralistic identification', aimed at enhancing privacy and flexibility in digital identification. This idea proposes the creation of a decentralized system where individual identity is formed through multiple independent tokens, such as soulbound tokens (SBT). These tokens, tied to specific achievements, skills, or social connections, are not subject to sale, distinguishing them from traditional NFTs. Buterin sees this as a way to protect data and give users control over which aspects of their identity will be publicly available.

#VitalikButerin , one of the founders of Ethereum, is on the agenda with a move that will shake up the crypto world again. Buterin sold exactly 2 trillion #dog tokens and converted them to ETH with a transaction he made on the decentralized exchange Uniswap V4. Although the financial value of this sale was "only" 4.4 ETH (about a few thousand dollars), the symbolic impact it created in the crypto market was much greater.
⏱️ Volume Soared During the Sale!
With Buterin's sale, there was a noticeable increase in the hourly transaction volume on the Ethereum network. This sudden fluctuation mobilized both algorithmic systems and individual investors. The sale of any token by a figure like Buterin can create high volatility and panic, especially in the meme coin market.
💣 Symbolic Amount, Big Impact!
Although the 4.4 ETH obtained from the sale of DOG tokens may seem like a meager amount on a whale scale, this transaction overcomes a psychological barrier. Because the real message here is not the amount but the “movement itself”. Meme coin projects are extremely sensitive to the buying and selling moves of famous figures in particular. When trust is shaken, liquidity can be quickly withdrawn and prices can plummet.
🐕 Is DOG in Danger?
For the DOG community, this development is almost a test of confidence. Many low-volume meme coins that have faced similar scenarios in the past have collapsed after the sales of famous figures; they were delisted from exchanges and left their investors at a loss.
However, this does not always mean collapse. In the case of Shiba Inu (SHIB), it managed to survive despite Buterin’s much larger token sales and started to rise again with the power of the community.
🌀 Buterin's Habit: Distributing and Selling
Vitalik Buterin has repeatedly made decisions to distribute, donate or sell the meme coins he has acquired in the past. This shows that he does not have a strategy to hold such assets for a long time. The sale of DOG tokens also seems to be a part of this habit chain.
Moreover, it is possible that the ETH Buterin obtained from this transaction will be re-released in the short term, which could be another source of volatility for the market.
📉 Conclusion: Calm Before the Storm in the Market?
For low-volume meme coins like DOG, such news can directly affect both community psychology and price stability. Buterin's symbolic sale, albeit symbolic, makes investors ask the question, "Is this just the beginning?"
Will the DOG community turn this crisis into a collapse, or will they stand together as in the case of SHIB? The answer to this question will be shaped by price movements, social media reactions and investor behavior in the coming days.
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