- Steven Nerayoff, an Ethereum insider, plans to reveal evidence of fraud by Ethereum founders Vitalik Buterin and Joe Lubin within 48 hours.
- Nerayoff’s allegations imply that Buterin and Lubin participated in fraudulent ICOs and raise doubts about the originality of Buterin’s contributions.
Steven Nerayoff, an early Ethereum insider, has vowed to unveil proof of alleged fraudulent practices by Ethereum co-founders Vitalik Buterin and Joe Lubin. This shocking revelation, promised to be disclosed within the next 48 hours as of November 14, 2023, has the potential to reshape public perception of Ethereum’s origins and its founding members. While talking about the impending approval, Nerayoff stated,
“Should be within 48 hours, hopefully less. Logistics, setting up smart NFTs, etc.,”
Should be within 48 hours hopefully less. Logistics, setting up Smart NFTs, etc.
— Steven Nerayoff (@StevenNerayoff) November 14, 2023
Nerayoff, known for his intimate involvement in the early days of Ethereum, has escalated his accusations over recent weeks. He compares the severity of these allegations to the infamous FTX scandal, a benchmark in crypto controversies. What makes these allegations particularly noteworthy is Nerayoff’s promise of imminent proof.
His announcement via X (formerly Twitter) implies that the evidence is substantial enough to warrant serious attention. Although Buterin and Lubin have not pursued legal action against these claims, despite their resources, it has added an intriguing dimension to the saga. As Nerayoff points out, this lack of response might be interpreted as an indirect admission of guilt or at least an acknowledgment of the gravity of the situation.
The recording is about saving the Ethereum Foundation not directly on the fraud but it’s illuminating in many areas…Ethereum Insider Ready For Battle: ETH Founders’ Fraud Proof Coming In 4-5 Days | https://t.co/7fm1OlyQcm https://t.co/XtSz8T8gtm
— Steven Nerayoff (@StevenNerayoff) November 12, 2023
The Accusations: A Deep-Dive into Ethereum’s Foundational Ethics
Nerayoff’s accusations focus on the alleged unethical conduct and mismanagement by Buterin and Lubin in the early stages of Ethereum’s development. He contends that the duo was primarily involved in the proliferation of fraudulent Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), which he believes played a significant role in hindering the growth of the broader cryptocurrency sector. According to Nerayoff, these actions raised ethical concerns and stifled innovation within the industry. Stating,
“Their focus was merely to issue hundreds or thousands of fraudulent ICOs fleecing people,”
The accusations extend further to question the original contributions of Vitalik Buterin. Nerayoff asserts that Ethereum’s failure to scale is directly attributable to Buterin’s leadership and decision-making. In a bold statement, he has gone as far as to challenge the efficacy and originality of Buterin’s contributions, suggesting that Ethereum’s initial success was more due to Gavin Wood’s efforts than Buterin’s. This contention adds another layer to the ongoing debate about the true origins and drivers of Ethereum’s success.
His white paper was unworkable. Gavin fixed it in his yellow paper & he’s the reason 1.0 got out the door. Vitalik is the reason 2.0 never got out the door. And with developers all on Ethereum being false promised scalability that would never come it held back all of crypto.
— Steven Nerayoff (@StevenNerayoff) November 14, 2023
Implications and Responses: The Crypto Community on Edge
As the cryptocurrency community braces for the promised revelations, the absence of any legal action against Nerayoff’s claims has become a point of intrigue. His assertion that the lack of lawsuits or public denials from Buterin and Lubin lends credibility to his allegations adds a layer of complexity to the situation. This inaction raises questions about the possible validity of the accusations and the reasons behind the Ethereum co-founders’ silence.
These allegations have yet to fully impact Ethereum’s reputation and native cryptocurrency, Ether. However, the market has already shown signs of apprehension, with Ether failing to break through its 2022 highs amid these controversies.
