The Price of Transparency: Risks of Mandatory Location Disclosure in Crypto
Recently, something new hit X’s platform. They’ve rolled out a location disclosure feature, and oh boy, did it stir the pot in the crypto community. Vitalik Buterin himself sounded the alarm about its potential dangers. It seems that revealing users’ locations without their consent could be a recipe for disaster. Let’s break down what this means for user safety and trust in our digital playground.
Concerns from the Top
Vitalik, the Ethereum co-founder, didn’t mince words. He expressed concerns that even if some accounts could cook up ways to fake their locations, the first round could have some unintended consequences. He pointed out that many people would be okay with their countries being revealed, but some could find even the…
