Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the network's neutrality, stating that users need not align with his personal views to utilize Ethereum. In a detailed post, Buterin clarified that Ethereum is a decentralized protocol focused on permissionlessness and censorship resistance, allowing users to operate independently of his or the Ethereum Foundation's opinions. He argued that labeling disliked applications as "corposlop" is not censorship, as free speech permits criticism without hindering operation. Buterin rejected "pretend neutrality," advocating for individuals to clearly state their principles and collaborate with like-minded people to build a metaverse aligned with those principles. He stressed that principles should extend beyond protocol design to broader social issues, arguing that concepts like freedom should not be confined to technical choices alone. His comments follow his support for Bitcoin maximalists' concerns about digital sovereignty, highlighting the shift towards corporate-controlled systems that undermine user autonomy.