Ethereum Now at Higher Risk of Censorship? Former FBI Analyst Sounds the Alarm
Is Ethereum facing a new threat? Concerns are rising after Ethereum\'s transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS), with some experts suggesting increased vulnerability to censorship. 💡Recently, our Lead Investigator and former FBI analyst Coby Moran spoke to Cointelegraph about on some of the risks posed by Ethereum’s transition to PoS.
Former FBI Analyst Warns of Increased Censorship Risk
Speaking to Cointelegraph after the Ethereum Merge (16 de sept. de 2025), Coby Morgan, a former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analyst and lead investigator for crypto compliance firm Merkle Science, highlighted the potential for heightened government intervention. This echoes sentiments expressed by researchers and users of Ethereum, the world\'s second-largest blockchain, who are increasingly troubled by data showing a marked increase in censorship – what.
As 16 de sept. de 2025 Ethereum’s upgrade to proof-of-stake (PoS) may make it more vulnerable to government intervention and censorship, according to the lead investigator of Merkle Science. En declaraciones a Cointelegraph tras la fusión de Ethereum (16 de sept. de 2025), Coby Morgan, antiguo analista del FBI e investigador principal de la empresa de cumplimiento y raised concerns about the implications of validators potentially complying with regulatory requests.
MEV-Boost and the Growing Censorship Problem
The focus of this worry often centers around MEV-Boost, middleware that facilitates Maximal Extractable Value. Research done by Toni Wahrstätter, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, reveals that approximately 72% of data blocks posted to MEV-Boost. This concentration raises questions about potential points of control.
The Future of Ethereum: A Fight Against Censorship?
On the basis of information by Cointelegraph (16 de sept. de 2025), Coby Morgan, a former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) analyst and the lead investigator for cryptocurrency also believes that Ethereum\'s future hinges on its ability to resist censorship. The sentiment is strong amongst some Ethereum proponents:
"I want to be very clear on this:If the Ethereum base-layer ends up engaging in permanent censorship then I will consider the Ethereum experiment a failure and I will move."
The Ethereum community is now grappling with how to address these concerns and ensure the network remains truly decentralized and resistant to censorship.