2014 Vitalik Buterin couldn’t raise for Ethereum today

In this opinion piece, Aaron Barefoot argues that if Vitalik Buterin were starting Ethereum today, he would struggle to raise funds due to the crypto market’s shift from innovation to influencer-driven marketing. The article highlights how the focus on building an audience now outweighs deep technical innovation.

Feb 20, 2025 - 8:00am