Vitalik: Ethereum is similar to BitTorrent and Linux, with the goal for L1 to become the global financial home

BlockBeats News, January 8, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin published an article using metaphors to describe Ethereum's vision and positioning. Ethereum is similar to BitTorrent (a peer-to-peer network), as it combines decentralization with large-scale applications. Ethereum's goal is to do the same thing, but with the addition of a consensus mechanism. Ethereum is also similar to the Linux operating system. Linux is free and open-source software that never compromises, quietly relied upon by billions of people and businesses worldwide, and even frequently used by governments. There are many Linux-based operating systems that pursue mass adoption, as well as highly pure, minimalist, and technically elegant Linux distributions (such as Arch), which focus on empowering users rather than making them comfortable.

We must ensure that Ethereum L1 serves as a home for finance (and eventually identity, society, governance, etc.), serving individuals and organizations seeking greater autonomy, allowing them to directly access the full power of the network without relying on intermediaries. At the same time, the example of Linux proves that providing value to a large number of people is compatible, and it can even be loved and trusted by global enterprises simultaneously.