Vitalik Buterin Responds To Offensive Comment On Social Media

According to BlockBeats, on October 29, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin responded to a derogatory comment on social media. When asked by user @0xgawswolf if he was 'retarded,' Buterin replied affirmatively with a simple 'Yes.' BlockBeats notes that the term 'retarded' is traditionally used to describe individuals with intellectual disabilities. However, in modern usage, it is considered disrespectful and derogatory, leading to its decline in many regions.