Vitalik Buterin shares new proposal to build a fairer crypto economy
Vitalik Buterin thinks ‘degen communism’ can make the crypto economy fairer and promote a common good amidst the market’s inherent chaos.
The term ‘Degen communism’ merges the adventurous spirit of “degen” culture, known for its high-risk, high-reward investment strategies, with a structured approach to ensure that the fallout from market volatility disproportionately harms none.
Advocating for this approach, the Ethereum co-founder proposes a mechanism where smaller users are made whole first during any hack or project collapse before compensating larger stakeholders.
Buterin calls it a more equitable system, which he supported during the Terra Luna crash in 2022. He also proposes that project teams mention this model in their terms of service, explaining that funds will be prioritized from the bottom up in insolvency.
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