crypto adoption grows around the world<\/a>, its core principles are increasingly being discussed as models for both financial and political systems. <\/p>\n\u201cPeople often speak about \u2018decentralized governance\u2019 and \u2018radical democracy\u2019 in very abstract and idealistic terms, but far too rarely do they talk about what concrete problem it can actually solve,\u201d Buterin wrote, via translation.<\/p>\n
He listed ideas such as quadratic voting, zero-knowledge (ZK) systems and online discussion platforms like pol.is. These tools, he said, can help large groups find common ground instead of leaving decisions to a small, centralized elite.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the crypto industry, some people like to say that we need to move from \u2018don\u2019t be evil\u2019 to \u2018can\u2019t be evil\u2019. In human society, achieving this goal 100% is completely unrealistic, but achieving 25%? That would already be a very good result,\u201d Buterin wrote in Russian. <\/p>\n
He added that this point matters for two reasons: First, when building any new system, people must be clear about the real goal. Second, both ordinary Russians and members of the political elite who would need to \u201ccooperate in order for there to be any success\u201d must understand why these ideas are worth supporting.<\/p>\n
In the final part of his essay, Buterin focused on decentralized governance as a process, highlighting digital tools and AI-driven discussion platforms. He argued that the Russian opposition needs new ideas and leaders, and that the best way to find them is to involve more people directly. <\/p>\n
Instead of relying on a small group, he suggested using online systems like pol.is, where large numbers of citizens can post views and vote on proposals. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis makes it possible to find societal compromises \u2014 or even consensus \u2014 directly, without intermediaries (such as elected representatives), so that officials are left only with the task of turning that compromise\/consensus into an official document or law,\u201d Buterin wrote. <\/p>\n
He emphasized that \u201cthis is all long-term,\u201d and that the Russian people need to think deeply about what happens after Putin. \u201cHaving a concrete roadmap \u2014 a plan that can convince a broad coalition, both ordinary people and politicians, both inside Russia and in other countries \u2014 is an important first step,\u201d he concluded. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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