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Vitalik Buterin Highlights Benefits of Open-Source Applications

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared insights on the value of open-source apps and wallets. $SOMI He explained that when he needed to verify the signers of his multi-signature address, he could retrieve the information via Etherscan’s “Read Contract” feature without having the Safe app installed.

Buterin noted that open-source tools often provide enhanced user experiences that traditional websites cannot match. $KITE He also discussed privacy considerations, suggesting the use of a “view key” to allow client-side access to sensitive data while minimizing risks. Ultimately, he emphasized the importance of wallets performing more operations directly to improve security and usability.