Ethereum must meet ‘world computer’ test without losing decentralization

Posted On January 2, 2026

Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum’s 2025 upgrades only matter if the network doubles down on its “world computer” mission: scalable, truly decentralized, walkaway-proof apps. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the blockchain platform made significant technical progress in 2025 but cautioned that…