Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned the community against trading the protocol’s core values for broader adoption, urging stronger on-chain privacy, easier full-node operation, and dApps that avoid centralized infrastructure. His comments highlight tensions between usability, regulation, and decentralization.
On Jan 14, 2026 Vitalik Buterin said Ethereum now effectively provides the full Web3 stack first envisioned in 2014, pairing core Layer‑1 features with rollups, wallets and auxiliary tooling. He framed recent advances in modular scaling and developer infrastructure as the missing pieces that complete the platform.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold unsolicited tokens sent to his public wallet, converting them into about $29.4K. The sale continues his ongoing practice of liquidating memecoins he did not request.
Vitalik Buterin warned that dollar‑pegged stablecoins leave crypto vulnerable to inflation, political and corporate capture, and continued dependence on traditional finance, calling for more robust decentralized alternatives.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the protocol should be built to operate for decades without constant upgrades and must be resilient against future quantum computers. He urged early integration of quantum-resistant cryptography to avoid disruptive emergency fixes.
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin reiterated a long-term goal for the network to pass the “walkaway test,” meaning the core protocol can run and evolve without ongoing human intervention. The announcement signals a push for greater autonomy and long-term sustainability for ETH.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin urged the creation of a 'sovereign web' of digital tools that prioritize user autonomy and privacy, calling on builders to resist corporate platform dominance. He said such efforts are vital to protect personal data and preserve open-source innovation.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a new blog post, "Balance of Power," critiquing converging centralization risks from “Big Business,” “Big Government,” and “Big Mob” and proposing governance and design responses. His ideas aim to protect Ethereum’s decentralization and could influence protocol and community priorities.
Vitalik Buterin tweeted that the ideal of “trustlessness” requires a simpler Ethereum protocol. He’s urging a rethink of complexity to reduce implicit trust assumptions.
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin sharply criticized Elon Musk’s free‑speech rhetoric, saying the promise has become a hotspot for hate speech and hypocrisy and declaring 'Free speech is doomed.' The remarks heighten debates over moderation and decentralization in crypto communities.