Visionary:Vitalik Buterin

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Vitalik Buterin

Biography

Co-founder of Ethereum, blockchain researcher, decentralization advocate.

Category

Blockchain Pioneer

Notable Quotes

On Network Effects and Platform Monopolies

"The centralization of power is the root problem that blockchain aims to solve."[1]

On Digital Currency and Monetary Policy

"Crypto isn't just about money, it's about creating new forms of governance and coordination."[2]

On AI Governance and Regulation

"The intersection of AI and crypto will enable new forms of digital organizations."[3]

On Zero Marginal Cost Society

"Proof of stake reduces energy consumption by 99.95% compared to proof of work."[4]

On Wealth Inequality and Technology

"The goal is to create systems that are credibly neutral - that don't favor any particular group."[5]

References

  1. Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum White Paper (2013), p. 1 Link
  2. Vitalik Buterin, ETHDenver Keynote (2023), March 2, 2023, Denver
  3. Vitalik Buterin, Twitter/X (2024), January 8, 2024 Link
  4. Vitalik Buterin, The Merge Announcement (2022), September 15, 2022
  5. Vitalik Buterin, Nakamoto Blog (2020), January 3, 2020 Link