Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, recently shared his views on the future direction of the project with Nick Tomaino, founder of 1confirmation. According to Tomaino, he and Buterin discussed the Ethereum Foundation’s efforts to build a reliable infrastructure for developers, particularly for those seeking to leverage its potential as a secure and decentralized platform. However, Tomaino observed that investor interest has significantly shaped the landscape, emphasizing that prioritizing this demographic could be beneficial for the project’s development. Buterin agreed with Tomaino’s assessment, expressing his admiration for Tomaino’s leadership in addressing this crucial aspect of Ethereum development. He emphasized the value proposition of ETH as a reliable and internet-native tool for storing value, highlighting Buterin’s commitment to fostering long-term growth rather than chasing quick profits or notoriety.