CryptoSlate reports that Vitalik Buterin is making private payments on the Ethereum network without relying on a crypto website. This approach retains local code, which may reduce the need for repeated website delivery while separating package updates, signatures, and submission as distinct trust decisions. The implications of this method for privacy and security in Ethereum transactions remain to be fully understood.

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Source published: Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:40:13 +0000