Vitalik Warns Institutional Influence Could Harm Ethereum’s Open Foundation

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has issued a warning, suggesting that the growing influence of large financial firms could threaten the network’s decentralized core principles. As institutional investors increasingly enter the cryptocurrency space, Buterin identified two key risks associated with this trend: first, it could alienate the Ethereum community from the decision-making process; and second, it might lead to technical choices that prioritize major players over the long-term health of the network.