Vitalik Buterin stresses real usability and decentralization over winning ‘next meta’
The Block
Vitalik Buterin urged the Ethereum community to prioritize usable, truly decentralized applications over chasing the 'next meta'.Summary
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized that the network's goal of becoming the "world computer" depends on building applications that are both usable at scale and genuinely decentralized, countering rising centralization in technology. He stressed that decentralized applications must operate without fraud, censorship, or third-party interference, passing the "walkaway test" by continuing to function even if original developers depart. Buterin argued that developers must focus on these core principles rather than just "winning the next meta." The article also briefly notes Ethereum's significant 2025 progress, including the Pectra and Fusaka upgrades which improved scalability and efficiency.
(Source：The Block)