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Ethereum: A Laggard or a Slow Death?

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| 2025-05-07 17:51

Abstract:Ethereum has long been one of the most important projects in the world of cryptocurrency. But according to Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and a former Ethereum co-founder, its future may now be at risk.

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Ethereum has long been one of the most important projects in the world of cryptocurrency. But according to Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and a former Ethereum co-founder, its future may now be at risk.

In a recent Q&A on his YouTube channel, Hoskinson said he believes Ethereum may not last another 10 to 15 years. He pointed to both internal issues and growing competition as reasons for concern. His comments have sparked debate in the crypto world, raising important questions about Ethereums ability to adapt.

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Hoskinson said Ethereums success may be part of the problem. As the platform has grown, so has its complexity. Many users now rely on “layer-2” networks that are add-ons built on top of Ethereum to improve speed and lower costs. While these networks have helped, they also take value away from the main Ethereum chain. Over time, this could make it harder to hold the ecosystem together.

He also warned that Ethereum is facing strong pressure from the outside. Competitors like Solana and Sui are offering faster, cheaper alternatives. Meanwhile, decentralised finance (DeFi) built on Bitcoin is quickly improving. Hoskinson believes that once Bitcoin DeFi becomes fully active, it could attract more users and money than Ethereum, drawing people away from the platform.

At the heart of Ethereums challenges, Hoskinson sees three key mistakes. First, he believes the project was built on the wrong technology choices, as he claims its accounting model, virtual machine, and consensus system all have serious flaws. These choices were made early on, despite warnings from some in the community.

Second, to fix these issues, Ethereum developers have added complex systems like slashing penalties and more layer-2 solutions. While these changes aim to improve performance, they also create confusion and long-term problems.

Third, Hoskinson said Ethereum lacks a strong on-chain governance model. Without clear systems for making decisions, it becomes harder for the project to move forward in a united way.

Despite his criticisms, Hoskinson still described Ethereum as a brilliant idea. But he compared it to past tech giants like MySpace or BlackBerry, which were once-powerful platforms that lost their lead when better options came along. In his view, Ethereum risks falling into the same trap if it doesnt make big changes soon.

For crypto traders and investors, this raises an important question: can Ethereum keep up with faster-moving rivals, or is it already falling behind? As the industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, Ethereums next steps will be watched closely, not just by supporters but by the entire crypto world.

Whether it manages to stay on top or fades into the background is a debate that is far from over.

What is your take on this?

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