Buterin disappointed by Ethereum’s welcoming of "Casinos

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has voiced his dissatisfaction with certain members of the Ethereum community for their openness to gambling-like applications, commonly referred to as "casinos" within the ecosystem. His comments were made during an ask-me-anything (AMA) session on Tako, a platform for community interactions.

Responding to an inquiry about his potential disappointment with the Ethereum Foundation, the broader crypto industry, or the community itself, Buterin confirmed he felt let down. He specifically criticized the push by some for Ethereum to be more accommodating to blockchain gambling applications.

This stance appears to contrast with the direction taken by Solana, a competing blockchain, which has embraced a significant amount of memecoin activity over the last year.

The Ethereum community has recently faced criticism from within, with some members warning that the blockchain could lose its edge against competitors if it does not resolve key issues. Meanwhile, Solana has been gaining traction, attracting new developers and even drawing away top talent from Ethereum.

Buterin expressed concern over what he termed a "moral reversal" in the community, stating that if this trend continues, he would consider withdrawing from participation in the Ethereum ecosystem. However, he noted a discrepancy between online rhetoric and in-person community interactions, where he found that the core values remain aligned with his own.

"But I found an interesting point: on the internet, many people will say those things, but when I chat with the community in person, everyone’s values are the same as before, so I feel like I have a responsibility to this community and can’t abandon them," Buterin shared, reaffirming his commitment to those who share his vision for Ethereum’s future.

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