1. **#MakerDAO Blocks VPN Users from Lending Platform:** MakerDAO's decision to block virtual private network (VPN) users from accessing its newly launched #lending platform, Spark #Protocol , has drawn criticism. The move is aimed at preventing U.S. residents from using VPNs to bypass restrictions, but it effectively prohibits VPN use worldwide, sparking concerns over user #privacy.
2. **DeFi Community Discontent:** The decision has sparked backlash within the decentralized finance (DeFi) community, with critics like DeFi analyst Chris Blec expressing strong dissatisfaction. Blec accuses MakerDAO of prioritizing profits over user privacy and asserts that the move is a global #attack on privacy, not just a U.S.-specific restriction.
