Vitalik Buterin views Ethereum as infrastructure, not a consumer product.
He often compares Ethereum to Linux or BitTorrent — open, neutral systems that scale globally without centralized control.
The long-term vision for $ETH is to become reliable infrastructure that institutions can use without needing to trust intermediaries.
This matters because institutions don’t chase hype. They prioritize stability, lower risk, and systems built to last.
If Ethereum stays on this path, adoption may be slow and quiet — but potentially very durable over time.
