Vitalik: Ethereum, like Linux, provides a home for users seeking autonomy while also serving the general public and businesses.

In a post on the X platform, Vitalik Buterin compared Ethereum to BitTorrent and Linux. BitTorrent combines decentralization and mass adoption, while Ethereum aims to build consensus on top of that. Linux, on the other hand, is free and open-source, relied upon by billions of people and businesses worldwide, with distributions catering to mass adoption as well as purist distributions designed for users seeking autonomy. He stated that it is crucial to ensure Ethereum L1 becomes a financial, identity, and social home for individuals and organizations seeking greater autonomy, allowing them to utilize the full functionality of the network without relying on intermediaries. This also aligns perfectly with providing value to the masses and gaining enterprise trust. Many businesses want to develop on an open and resilient ecosystem, a process we call "trustlessness," which they refer to as "prudent counterparty risk minimization."