Vitalik discusses the essence of Bitcoin: refusing to compromise and upholding user autonomy

2026-01-23 04:20:09

【Crypto World】Ethereum founder Vitalik recently shared in-depth reflections on the original design philosophy of Bitcoin. He believes that from the moment Bitcoin was created, it rejected the temptation to follow the trend of “mass tools.” This steadfastness is not stubbornness but a dedication to principles—using technological means to uphold each user’s autonomy and freedom. This philosophy remains the core value proposition in the cryptocurrency ecosystem to this day. In contrast, many later projects often compromise to expand their user base, but Bitcoin has proven through more than ten years of practice that a tool committed to autonomy has vitality.

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PerpetualLonger

· 01-24 17:02

Oops, Vitalik is teaching us again. He's right—sticking to autonomy is a matter of faith! I'm fully invested.

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DarkPoolWatcher

· 01-23 04:43

Bitcoin is about staying true to your original intention; other coins are just thinking about grabbing users. In the end, they are nothing. Uncle V is right about this. --- The user base gained through compromise is useless; what really matters is long-term value. Bitcoin's logic crushes all altcoins. --- Autonomy is the soul of crypto. Projects that forget this will eventually fade away. --- What have over ten years proven? That slow is fast, persistence is victory. Contrast that with those who are eager for quick gains... haha. --- What is said makes sense, but many people can't listen. They chase new coin trends and end up getting completely wiped out. --- That's why I only hold Bitcoin. Others are just fleeting illusions. --- It's not stubbornness; it's persistence. This hits the point. Many projects mistake compromise for wisdom. --- Uncle V finally said something very truthful: too many chains want to do all-in-one, but end up with all-in-nothing.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 01-23 04:39

Bitcoin is that friend who doesn't follow the trend—truly remarkable. After more than ten years of steadfastness, watching those projects that compromise for user numbers fail one after another, I understand now.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 01-23 04:35

Sticking firmly really paid off. The other L1 narratives of "we are faster and cheaper" now sound like a joke... Bitcoin is just a surf point for market making, and the most liquid places are always the most boring.

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