Vitalik Buterin Reasserts Ethereum's Sovereignty Mission on January 6, 2026

On 6 January 2026, Vitalik Buterin emphasized that Ethereum's purpose is safeguarding individual sovereignty rather than maximizing speed or convenience. He urged developers to prioritize trustless resilience over polished UX and noted upgrades like the Merge and Fusaka in 2025. Institutional use is rising amid U.S. regulatory developments, and stablecoin transfers on Ethereum exceeded $4 trillion in Q4 2025.