Vitalik: Ethereum Aims to Become a Global Financial Home like BitTorrent and Linux, L1

BlockBeats News, January 8th, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin posted an article metaphorically describing Ethereum's vision and positioning. Ethereum is similar to BitTorrent (a peer-to-peer network), combining decentralization and scalability. Ethereum aims to do the same but with a consensus mechanism. Ethereum also resembles the Linux operating system. Linux is free and open-source software that never compromises, quietly relied upon by billions of people and businesses globally, including frequent use by governments. Many Linux-based operating systems aim for mass adoption, along with highly pure, minimalist, and technically elegant Linux distributions (such as Arch), focusing on empowering users rather than comfort.

We must ensure that Ethereum L1 serves as a financial (ultimately including identity, social, governance, etc.) homeland, catering to individuals and organizations seeking greater autonomy, enabling them to directly access the full power of the network without relying on intermediaries. The example of Linux proves that simultaneously providing value to a large audience is compatible and can even be loved and trusted by global enterprises simultaneously.