Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson refutes Vitalik Buterin’s view on pro-crypto political stances, urging voters to support candidates who prioritize crypto policies.
Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, recently refuted Vitalik Buterin’s argument against aligning political allegiances solely based on a candidate’s stance on crypto. According to his post on X, Hoskinson argued that voting for pro-crypto candidates is crucial to prevent government overreach in the crypto industry.
Cardano ADA founder Charles Hoskinson refuted Vitalik's view: If politicians understand that bullying and harassing our industry translates to lost elections, then they avoid doing that. A vote for Biden is a vote for the death of the American crypto industry. In 2024, be a… https://t.co/5soNcfXhCI
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 18, 2024
Vitalik Buterin’s Argument
Vitalik Buterin published an article stressing that the foundational principles of the crypto movement, derived from the cypherpunk philosophy, emphasize wider liberties and decentralization.
He went ahead to warn against supporting politicians solely for their pro-crypto stance, highlighting the risk of aligning with candidates whose broader values might conflict with those of the crypto community.
Buterin emphasized that the cypherpunk movement, which inspired the creation of cryptocurrencies, advocated for free and open technology to protect individual freedoms. He argued that over-focusing on financial freedom could lead to neglecting other important technological freedoms, such as privacy of communication, digital identity, and thought.
Hoskinson’s Rebuttal
Moments later, Charles Hoskinson countered Buterin’s view, arguing that political support should indeed focus on candidates’ stances on cryptocurrency.
He believes that politicians must understand the consequences of anti-crypto policies, which could include election defeats. Hoskinson emphasized that a vote for Biden equates to the death of the American crypto industry, urging voters to prioritize crypto-friendly candidates.
He argued that political games are cause and effect, and politicians must face consequences for anti-crypto actions. Hoskinson stressed that if voters signal their willingness to reduce their support to a single issue—pro-crypto policies—politicians would moderate their stance and avoid harming the industry.
The Crypto Community Also Reacted
Amid the clash, a commenter on Hoskinson’s post went on to describe his viewpoint as a “massive oversimplification,” noting that politicians aren’t elected based solely on their crypto policies.
Massive oversimplification.
If we were voting on a single issue, then sure a message could be sent.
But people aren’t being elected to serve in the White House and Congress solely based on their crypto policies.
— BHawk (@Plyavay) July 17, 2024
In response, Hoskinson argued that reducing the issue to a single point could force politicians to moderate their stance and avoid harming the industry, emphasizing the need to attach consequences to political positions for change to occur.
Recall on July 1, Charles Hoskinson still urged U.S. voters to prioritize crypto in upcoming elections, criticizing President Biden’s policies. He warned that a vote for Biden could signal the end of the American cryptocurrency industry, emphasizing the importance of blockchain technology in shaping America’s systems.
Hoskinson also criticized the media’s reaction to Biden’s performance and the lack of a Democratic primary, highlighting the administration’s detrimental impact on the crypto sector.
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