Consensys pushes back against regulatory ‘gaslighting’ with new sovereignty platform

As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen eye for emerging trends and a knack for navigating regulatory uncertainties, I find Joseph Lubin’s announcement of Network State particularly intriguing. Having witnessed the growth and evolution of Ethereum since its inception, I can confidently say that we are on the cusp of another groundbreaking paradigm shift.


As a dedicated researcher delving into the realm of blockchain technology, I’ve recently come across an exciting development. The visionary behind ConsenSys, Joseph Lubin, has unveiled a fresh endeavor titled “Network State.” This project aims to provide individuals with the opportunity to assert their personal autonomy or “personal sovereignty.

The Ethereum co-founder announced in a recent post on November 14th that we’re about to witness a significant change in the way things are done, an impact that will resonate globally,” is one possible paraphrase for the original statement.

Lubin went on to explain that ConsenSys aims to spark the creation of a “Network State” in the rapidly developing decentralized Web3 and artificial intelligence economic landscape.

He added that for years, crypto companies have been “living in fear” and unable to engage in activities that “should be natural” for a Web3 company. 

“We’ve been operating in a climate of regulatory uncertainty, with gaslighting and carpet bombing from the SEC stifling our progress.”

At the Ethereum Devcon conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Lubin stated, “For quite some time now, we’ve been residing in a world heavily influenced by gaslighting from the SEC.” He then continued, “But generously so, I might add.” This is an attempt to convey that they have been subjected to misleading or manipulative behavior (gaslighting) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), but with a positive connotation.

Operating within a technology ecosystem can prove challenging when faced with vague and excessive regulatory measures that create uncertainty. At its worst, this ambiguity might seem like an intentional effort to stifle technological advancement or even manipulate the growth trajectory of our sector.

Consensys pushes back against regulatory ‘gaslighting’ with new sovereignty platform

The innovative initiative, sovs.xyz, has commenced operation on Linea, an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) rollup developed by ConsenSys that utilizes a zero-knowledge zkEVM technology.

It empowers individuals to express their commitment to various forms of governance that are significant to them, aiming to foster robust, long-lasting, and fair societies.

Lubin outlined that this marks the start of a collaborative effort with the community to create a desirable network we’re all eager to join. He further expressed that we’re all embarking on an exploratory journey to understand what self-governance entails for us individually and our communities, and added:

“We’ll be living more of our lives onchain, as our finances, identities, communications, art, and entertainment are increasingly mediated by open networks and decentralized protocols.”

The system seems to be based on Vitalik Buterin’s concept of a pop-up city, as developed by Ethereum co-founder, and the Network States Theory – an initiative encouraging digital communities to merge physically and strive for self-governance.

On November 13th, ConsenSys decentralized Linea by establishing a new Swiss non-profit organization aimed at fostering the development and administration of the platform.

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2024-11-15 08:36