Vitalik Buterin plans full return to decentralized social networks in 2026
On January 21, 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he intends to fully rejoin decentralized social networks in 2026. He stressed the need for mass communication tools that prioritize long-term value and user empowerment, noting he has been using firefly.social and plans to post more on Lens while encouraging activity on Farcaster.