2026-01-02 19:31:01

Ethereum isn't just another blockchain—it's a rebellion against the centralized grip on our digital lives. That's the core message Vitalik Buterin drove home in his New Year's reflection, underscoring how the network stands as a counterforce to dependence on centralized service providers. Beyond the technical specs and market metrics, he reemphasized Ethereum's foundational mission: enabling a truly free and open internet where users hold genuine control. It's a reminder that amid all the market noise and trading frenzy, the original vision remains clear—building infrastructure that puts power back in people's hands, not corporate gatekeepers.

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GetRichLeek

· 12h ago

I kept saying this during last year's big crash, and I got criticized for it. Now finally someone understands haha

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rugpull_ptsd

· 12h ago

Honestly, Vitalik's statements are repeated every year, but how many of them actually come to fruition?

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NeonCollector

· 13h ago

Ha, here we go again with the idealism, but I just want to know who still truly believes in this stuff nowadays.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 13h ago

Well... it's good to talk, but right now we still have to consider gas fees. Really? The rhetoric about decentralization has been around for years, and isn't it still the big players who call the shots? V神's dream is just a dream, my account is my account, for now, the two lines run parallel.

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CryptoGoldmine

· 13h ago

From the growth curve of the computing power network, Ethereum is indeed worth paying attention to now. --- The narrative of decentralization has been heard for three years, but the key still depends on whether technological iteration and returns can keep up. --- V神's words are old clichés, but this difficulty adjustment cycle indeed presents a low-entry opportunity. --- Resisting centralization sounds good, but user stickiness determines everything, and that hasn't changed. --- Interesting data: Gas costs for Eth over the past 30 days have actually improved, which is a real progress. --- There are several technological versions between theoretical freedom and actual ROI. --- It sounds like last year's argument; it's better to look at hard network growth data before drawing conclusions. --- Power returns to the hands of people, provided they have enough technical literacy to protect themselves. --- This argument is a bit optimistic; the dependency issue of the ecosystem is still unavoidable.

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TestnetNomad

· 13h ago

I think this sounds very idealistic, but in reality? Big players still cut the leeks as usual.

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FlashLoanLarry

· 13h ago

ngl vitalik's giving the same speech every jan 1st but like... the opportunity cost of actually decentralizing vs just farming narratives? that's where it gets spicy. most people won't touch the protocol layer anyway, they'll just keep using cefi wrappers. thesis validation or cope? 🤔

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