Vitalik: Ethereum is like Linux, providing a home for users seeking autonomy while also serving the masses and enterprises

Odaily News Vitalik posted on the X platform, stating that Ethereum can be compared to BitTorrent and Linux. BitTorrent combines decentralization with large-scale application, and Ethereum's goal is to add consensus on top of that. Linux is free and open-source, relied upon by billions of individuals and enterprises worldwide. There are distributions that aim for mass adoption, as well as purist distributions designed for users seeking autonomy.

He stated that it is essential to ensure that Ethereum L1 can become a financial, identity, and social home for individuals and organizations seeking greater autonomy, allowing them to utilize the network's full functionality without relying on intermediaries. At the same time, this is entirely compatible with providing value to the masses and gaining the trust of enterprises. Many enterprises wish to develop on open and resilient ecosystems. We call this "trustlessness"; they call it "prudent counterparty risk minimization."