Edward Snowden critiques the impact of VC funding on blockchain projects like Solana, highlighting how it limits decentralization and independence.
Snowden warns of AI-driven surveillance risks and advocates for decentralization and open-source tools to safeguard personal freedom and privacy.
He expressed concerns about Solana's decentralization being compromised by investor influence but acknowledged its potential for growth if autonomy is strengthened.
Snowden encourages the use of open-source models to empower individuals and maintain autonomy in a centralized digital world.