Controversy as MakerDAO's Spark protocol blocks users with VPNs
Users attempting to access the Spark protocol with a virtual private network will be unable to do so, drawing criticism from privacy advocates .
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MakerDAO, an early pioneer of decentralized finance, has drawn criticism over its decision to block virtual private network (VPN) users from accessing its recently launched lending platform, Spark Protocol .
As of this writing, VPN users attempting to access the Spark Protocol website will receive an error: "Access to this website via VPN is not permitted."
Cointelegraph has tested access to the site with Australia and Singapore - based on VPNs and received the warning. Source: Spark ProtocolThe measure appears to be related to Maker's attempt to block US users from accessing the crypto lending platform, discussed in an update to the May 9 of the Spark Protocol Terms of Service warns against using VPNs to circumvent blocking.
Spark Protocol terms of service prohibit US users using a VPN to disguise their US residence. Source: Spark ProtocolIn an Aug. 6 tweet, DeFi analyst Chris Blec was among those who said he was "disgusted" by the decision, noting that it effectively acts as a blanket ban on VPNs across the globe, not just the US
"It's one thing to block US residents. It's a whole other thing to block anyone around the world who uses a VPN for privacy," Blec said, adding that it's a 'real war on privacy'.
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— Chris Blec (@ChrisBlec)
Users attempting to access the Spark protocol with a virtual private network will be unable to do so, drawing criticism from privacy advocates .
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MakerDAO, an early pioneer of decentralized finance, has drawn criticism over its decision to block virtual private network (VPN) users from accessing its recently launched lending platform, Spark Protocol .
As of this writing, VPN users attempting to access the Spark Protocol website will receive an error: "Access to this website via VPN is not permitted."
Cointelegraph has tested access to the site with Australia and Singapore - based on VPNs and received the warning. Source: Spark ProtocolThe measure appears to be related to Maker's attempt to block US users from accessing the crypto lending platform, discussed in an update to the May 9 of the Spark Protocol Terms of Service warns against using VPNs to circumvent blocking.
Spark Protocol terms of service prohibit US users using a VPN to disguise their US residence. Source: Spark ProtocolIn an Aug. 6 tweet, DeFi analyst Chris Blec was among those who said he was "disgusted" by the decision, noting that it effectively acts as a blanket ban on VPNs across the globe, not just the US
"It's one thing to block US residents. It's a whole other thing to block anyone around the world who uses a VPN for privacy," Blec said, adding that it's a 'real war on privacy'.
https://t.co/jQMBepF1j7
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