Vitalik Buterin defends "corposlop" remarks on Feb. 17, 2026, saying criticism isn't censorship

On February 17, 2026 (UTC), Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin defended his use of the term "corposlop," arguing that labeling projects is criticism rather than censorship. He emphasized that Ethereum's permissionless design means users need not share his views to build or transact. He also reiterated the distinction between protocol neutrality and builders expressing principles.