Ethereum’s Trilemma Triumph: A World Computer or a Fractured Rebellion?
Vitalik Buterin claims Ethereum has cracked the blockchain scalability trilemma but warns of a looming ideological battle over its decentralized future. In 2025, he declared the network has achieved this through PeerDAS and ZK-EVMs, positioning Ethereum as a counter to centralized internet models.
Buterin said:
"Ethereum is the rebellion against this."
The 2026–2030 roadmap includes gas limit increases, ZK-EVM node adoption, and 'distributed block building' as a 'long-term ideal holy grail.' He contrasted Bitcoin's 2009 low-bandwidth consensus model with BitTorrent's 2000 high-bandwidth P2P system, arguing Ethereum 2025 now combines both.
The network aims to pass the 'walkaway test,' ensuring applications function without developer maintenance or third-party control.
Look, the shift from centralized systems to Ethereum’s 'world computer' isn’t just technical—it’s philosophical. If the network’s roadmap succeeds, it could redefine how we think about digital sovereignty and application ownership.
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