歐盟資料法案第 30 條透過「網路終止開關」威脅加密產業

最近頒布的歐盟資料法案第 30 條允許在發生安全漏洞時終止智慧合約，對區塊鏈不變性的基本原則構成了潛在威脅。該條款破壞了智能合約的不可侵犯性，可能會抑制歐洲加密貨幣產業的創新和監管的清晰度。業界需要共同推動第30條的澄清和修訂，維護歐洲區塊鏈技術的完整性和未來。如果無法充分解決這些問題，可能會導致資本外逃和創新受阻，從而阻礙充滿活力的歐洲區塊鏈產業的成長。

EU Data Act's Article 30 Poses Dire Threat to Crypto Industry

歐盟資料法案第 30 條對加密產業構成可怕威脅

Europe's crypto industry faces an unprecedented assault on its foundational principles with the passage of Article 30 of the Data Act. This draconian measure, which became law on January 11, 2024, threatens to undermine the immutability of blockchain technology and, by extension, the free flow of information and expression.

隨著《資料法》第 30 條的通過，歐洲加密貨幣產業的基本原則面臨前所未有的攻擊。這項嚴厲措施於 2024 年 1 月 11 日成為法律，有可能破壞區塊鏈技術的不變性，進而破壞資訊和表達的自由流動。

The Specter of an Internet Kill Switch

網路終止開關的幽靈

The specter of an "internet kill switch" has long haunted conspiracy theorists, who fear that governments may possess the power to shut down the internet at will, effectively silencing dissent and suppressing the truth. While the internet has remained resilient to such drastic measures, the Data Act's Article 30 brings this dystopian nightmare closer to reality, albeit in a targeted fashion.

「網路殺手開關」的幽靈長期以來一直困擾著陰謀論者，他們擔心政府可能擁有隨意關閉網路的權力，從而有效地壓制異議並壓制真相。儘管網路對此類嚴厲措施仍然具有彈性，但《數據法》第 30 條使這場反烏托邦噩夢更接近現實，儘管是有針對性的。

Immutability: The Bedrock of Blockchain

不變性：區塊鏈的基石

At the heart of blockchain technology lies the principle of immutability, which ensures that the history and data trail of transactions are indelibly etched into the blockchain's fabric. This immutable nature is essential for maintaining trust and transparency in decentralized systems. However, Article 30 undermines this fundamental tenet by introducing the possibility of terminating smart contracts in the event of a security breach.

區塊鏈技術的核心在於不變性原則，它確保交易的歷史和資料軌跡不可磨滅地蝕刻到區塊鏈的結構中。這種不可變的性質對於維持去中心化系統的信任和透明度至關重要。然而，第 30 條引入了在發生安全漏洞時終止智慧合約的可能性，從而破壞了這個基本原則。

Smart Contracts: The Foundation of Innovation

智能合約：創新的基礎

Smart contracts are automated data-sharing agreements that play a pivotal role in the crypto ecosystem. They are explicitly designed to be immutable and uninterrupted, allowing parties to interact trustlessly and securely. Article 30's termination clause effectively negates this fundamental principle, crippling the development and deployment of smart contracts within the European Economic Area (EEA).

智能合約是自動資料共享協議，在加密生態系統中發揮關鍵作用。它們被明確設計為不可變和不間斷的，允許各方進行不信任且安全的互動。第 30 條的終止條款實際上否定了這個基本原則，削弱了歐洲經濟區 (EEA) 內智慧合約的開發和部署。

Echoes of Authoritarian Regimes

獨裁政權的迴聲

The consequences of Article 30 are particularly troubling in light of the infamous internet kill switches employed by authoritarian regimes in China, Iran, and Egypt. Such measures have been used to suppress dissent, silence opposition, and rewrite the historical narrative. The European Union, once regarded as a bastion of freedom and democracy, risks emulating these oppressive tactics if Article 30 is not repealed.

鑑於中國、伊朗和埃及的獨裁政權所使用的臭名昭著的網路殺戮開關，第 30 條的後果尤其令人不安。這些措施被用來壓制異議、壓制反對意見並改寫歷史敘述。如果不廢除第 30 條，曾經被視為自由和民主堡壘的歐盟將面臨效仿這些壓迫策略的風險。

Data Falsification: A Dangerous Precedent

數據偽造：危險的先例

By granting authorities the power to manipulate, replace, or falsify data on the blockchain, Article 30 opens the door to a dangerous precedent. The internet has become the modern-day repository of knowledge and history, and blockchain technology has the potential to further secure and preserve this digital record. However, if EU authorities can alter the blockchain's history, they can essentially rewrite the truth and undermine the integrity of the internet itself.

第 30 條授予當局操縱、替換或偽造區塊鏈資料的權力，這為危險的先例打開了大門。互聯網已成為現代知識和歷史的儲存庫，而區塊鏈技術有潛力進一步保護和保存這些數位記錄。然而，如果歐盟當局能夠改變區塊鏈的歷史，他們基本上可以重寫真相並破壞網路本身的完整性。

A Call to Action

號召性用語

The European crypto industry has been caught asleep at the wheel as Article 30 marched through the EU legislative process. The time has come for industry leaders, developers, and the broader crypto community to unite and demand that the European Parliament clarify and amend Article 30. The future of blockchain in Europe depends on it.

隨著第 30 條通過歐盟立法程序，歐洲加密貨幣產業陷入了沉睡。現在是行業領導者、開發者和更廣泛的加密貨幣社群團結起來並要求歐洲議會澄清和修改第 30 條的時候了。

Recipe for Stagnation

停滯的秘訣

As it stands, Article 30 will likely have dire consequences for Europe's crypto industry. Capital flight, stagnated innovation, and the demise of a truly European blockchain industry are all potential outcomes. The European Union, once optimistic about its approach to crypto, risks squandering this opportunity if it fails to address the serious concerns raised by Article 30.

按照目前的情況，第 30 條可能會為歐洲的加密貨幣產業帶來可怕的後果。資本外逃、創新停滯以及真正的歐洲區塊鏈產業的消亡都是潛在的結果。歐盟曾經對其加密貨幣政策持樂觀態度，但如果無法解決第 30 條引發的嚴重擔憂，就有可能浪費這個機會。

Redefining "Smart Contracts" and Limiting Scope

重新定義“智能合約”並限制範圍

To mitigate the damaging effects of Article 30, regulators must consider several avenues, such as redefining the term "smart contracts" to exclude public blockchains. Additionally, the scope of Article 30 should be limited to enterprises only, exempting software and developers from its onerous provisions.

為了減輕第 30 條的破壞性影響，監管機構必須考慮多種途徑，例如重新定義「智能合約」一詞以排除公共區塊鏈。此外，第30條的範圍應僅限於企業，使軟體和開發商免受其繁重規定的約束。

A Shadow Over DeFi

DeFi 的陰影

The implications of Article 30 extend far beyond smart contracts. DeFi, which relies heavily on public blockchains and smart contracts, is particularly vulnerable to its adverse effects. DeFi protocols, which provide financial services without intermediaries, will be severely hampered if the immutability of smart contracts is compromised.

第 30 條的影響遠遠超出了智能合約的範圍。嚴重依賴公共區塊鏈和智能合約的 DeFi 特別容易受到其不利影響。如果智能合約的不變性受到損害，那麼無需中介即可提供金融服務的 DeFi 協議將受到嚴重阻礙。

The Future of the Internet at Stake

網路的未來岌岌可危

The internet has become the modern public record, and smart contracts can play a vital role in securing it. However, if the EU authorities are granted the power to alter the blockchain's history, the entire internet becomes susceptible to manipulation and falsification. The implications of this are profound and should not be underestimated.

互聯網已成為現代公共記錄，智能合約可以在保護互聯網安全方面發揮至關重要的作用。然而，如果歐盟當局被授予改變區塊鏈歷史的權力，整個網路就容易受到操縱和偽造。其影響是深遠的，不應被低估。

Kadan Stadelmann, Blockchain Developer and Chief Technology Officer of Komodo Platform

Kadan Stadelmann，Komodo 平台區塊鏈開發人員兼技術官