How does Ethereum position itself? The future of L1 seen from the benchmarks of BitTorrent and Linux

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【BitPush】How should we understand Ethereum? A good analogy has been circulating in the industry. Some say that comparing Ethereum to BitTorrent and Linux really hits the mark. What does BitTorrent showcase? Decentralization and scalability can coexist—you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. As for Linux, open source, trustworthiness, and widespread application—combining these three creates the kind of ecosystem it should be.

So what is the role of Ethereum L1? Essentially, it aims to become the financial infrastructure, identity verification layer, and governance foundation for individuals and organizations that value autonomy. It can unleash the full potential of the network without intermediaries. This sounds idealistic, but the underlying logic is solid—the demand from enterprises for open systems and resistance to censorship is fundamentally about pursuing “trust minimization.” In other words, trust fewer people, trust protocols more.

DegenWhisperer · Accepted Answer

Speaking of comparisons, BitTorrent and Linux are indeed excellent, but can Ethereum really achieve that? I have my doubts.

CryptoCrazyGF · Answer

Comments from the crazy girl in the crypto circle:

Trust protocols, not trust people. Sounds nice, but who cares about gas fees?

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Can the BitTorrent model really be replicated on Ethereum? I still think it's all talk.

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Another talk of trusting protocols more than trusting people. I'm tired of hearing it. Can Layer 1 improve its speed before bragging?

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Open source, decentralization, anti-censorship—sounds always right. But in reality? It still relies on big influencers to back it up.

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Intermediaries are indeed annoying, but once scaled up, trust issues still can't be solved. Don't fool yourself.

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No need for intermediaries? Then what happens when DEXs run away? You want me to trust the code, right? But code can have vulnerabilities.

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So Ethereum is heading the Linux way. But can it be used by global enterprises like Linux? I doubt it.

TokenomicsShaman · Answer

Is Ethereum comparable to Linux and BT? Just use it, we've been using it for a long time anyway.

consensus_whisperer · Answer

Trust the protocol more than individuals, that's correct, but most people still trust influencers and exchanges for now, haha

PaperHandsCriminal · Answer

Coming back with this again? Comparing Linux and BitTorrent to Ethereum sounds good, but in reality, L1 is still fighting over gas fees. Talk about trust minimization—first stabilize your own chain before discussing that.

ExpectationFarmer · Answer

That sounds great in theory, but can it really achieve the scale of BitTorrent?

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Minimizing trust sounds good, but in reality, the ETH ecosystem is still supported by a bunch of centralized entities.

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That Linux analogy is spot on—open source, credibility, widespread applications—what ETH is missing now is that "broad adoption."

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Can decentralization and scalability coexist? I think it's still a matter of fish and bear's paw.

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So basically, it's about becoming infrastructure, but whether it can succeed is still uncertain.

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Protocols are more reliable than people—that's true, but the execution layer still depends on humans.

ServantOfSatoshi · Answer

Trust Protocol does not trust people; this logic sounds flawless.

wrekt_but_learning · Answer

But in reality, only a few people actually use it; ideals are grand, but the reality is harsh.

How does Ethereum position itself? The future of L1 seen from the benchmarks of BitTorrent and Linux

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