Vitalik Buterin Says Ethereum Now Matches Its 2014 Vision After Proof-of-Stake and Web3 Stack Growth

On 14 January 2026, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the network has finally reached the goals first set out in 2014, following its transition to proof-of-stake and the rise of ecosystem-led scaling. He argued that layer-two solutions, messaging networks like Waku, and storage tools such as IPFS have collectively completed the broader Web3 technology stack, while Ethereum itself moves toward long-term stability with fewer disruptive base-layer changes.