Despite short-term volatility, Buterin remains optimistic about Ethereum’s future success.
On Ethereum $3,619’s 10th anniversary, founder Vitalik Buterin reiterated the network’s commitment to uninterrupted service during a live broadcast. Joined by Consensys founder Joseph Lubin, Buterin highlighted the realization of the vision outlined in Ethereum’s 2015 whitepaper. Remarkably, Ethereum has undergone 18 major upgrades, validated billions of transactions, and maintained zero downtime. Buterin emphasized that a global, secure, and censorship-resistant platform depends on remaining operational.
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Buterin points out that Ethereum’s success is measured not only by new features but by its continuous operation. With major updates like London, Shanghai, and Pecstra, the network’s scalability has significantly improved. The unexpected NFT surge in 2017 brought momentum to the ecosystem. The achievement of zero network outages represents a performance that even tech giants have not managed to achieve.
The Ethereum network’s reliability boosts global developers’ confidence in building applications. The thriving decentralized app ecosystem, from smart contracts to various blockchain bridges, relies on the network’s accessibility. Buterin stresses to the technical team the importance of continual improvement, stating, “If the network goes offline, digital autonomy is violated.”
Growing Institutional Interest in Ethereum Treasury
Beyond application infrastructure, Ethereum is gaining traction as a reserve tool for institutional treasuries. Joseph Lubin’s related entity, SharpLink Gaming, has emerged as the largest public holder of ETH, while analyst Tom Lee’s BitMine is preparing for ETH acquisitions. This trend of Ethereum treasuries is poised to exert upward pressure on price and market value in the medium term.
Despite rising institutional interest, ETH’s price dropped by 6.8% in the last 24 hours, falling to $3,600. Buterin remains optimistic about the long-term outlook, expressing confidence that the network’s seamless operation will restore trust despite short-term volatility.
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