Vitalik Buterin Urges Ethereum to Build "Sanctuary Tech" Instead of Mimicking Apple or Google

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is urging the network's community to rethink its development philosophy and stop trying to emulate Big Tech platforms like Apple or Google. He argues that Ethereum has so far had only a limited positive impact on people's lives and should instead focus on becoming part of a "sanctuary tech" ecosystem that resists government surveillance and corporate overreach. While acknowledging that Ethereum cannot single-handedly fix the world, he calls on developers to build tools that enhance freedom beyond just financial applications.