Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Emphasizes Decentralization Amid Technical Progress

Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasizes the importance of staying true to the platform's 'world computer' vision, highlighting the need for scalability and decentralization. In a recent post, Buterin acknowledged the significant improvements in Ethereum's speed, reliability, and usability through this year's upgrades. However, he insists that Ethereum's long-term success hinges on its commitment to being a scalable and decentralized network that resists censorship and maintains independence from centralized control. Buterin cautions against getting sidetracked by ephemeral trends and underscores the necessity of applications passing the 'walkaway test' for continued operation without the original developers. With 2025 being a year of substantial technical advancements, Ethereum aims to balance widespread usability with genuine decentralization to fulfill its mission as a foundational blockchain for various services, including finance, identity, and governance.