Vitalik: Ethereum is like Linux; it should balance technological purity with large-scale trusted applications.

On January 8th, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published an article stating that Ethereum can be compared to both BitTorrent and Linux: the former demonstrates how decentralization can achieve large-scale applications, while the latter proves that open, decentralized systems can also be widely adopted by global enterprises and governments. He pointed out that Ethereum L1 aims to become the financial and infrastructure foundation for individuals and organizations seeking high autonomy, unleashing the full power of the network without relying on intermediaries, while simultaneously balancing large-scale use and enterprise-grade trust.