Is Ethereum About to Shine? Viral Video Featuring Vitalik Buterin!
Various commentators on X have described the situation as “sad.” Others used colorful language. Regardless, a video featuring Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has gone viral, but not in a favorable light.
The crypto community on X.com, known for its lack of decorum, harshly criticized Buterin for kneeling in front of a robot and making a sound that resembles a “meow.”
For some, the video highlighted reasons to be “bullish” about Ethereum’s current and future prospects. To others, it merited a Studio Ghibli-inspired photo edit. Most people, however, simply kept scrolling. See below.
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In the short clip, Buterin gently pats the robot’s head after producing the peculiar sound. Though he has not yet commented on the video, the incident has sparked discussions, especially in light of Ether’s recent price challenges.
As of this writing, Ether has plummeted nearly 55% since surpassing the $4,000 threshold in December 2024, currently trading at $1,833 — a decline of over 8% in the last week.
Several crypto figures have voiced concerns, with commentator “The Count of Monte Crypto” humorously remarking that Ether’s price situation is more troubling than Buterin’s odd behavior.
Additionally, when Buterin attempted to discuss “funding public goods,” he faced trolling from the crypto community, receiving comments like: “NO ONE F–KING CARE[S]” and “YOU ARE THE ONLY FOUNDER THAT IS DOING 0 APART FROM DUMPING YOUR AIRDROPS! WAKE UP VITALIK.”
It’s important to note that Buterin has a reputation for quirky behavior, often described as “monkish” in a recent Bloomberg feature.
However, his actions do attract scrutiny. For instance, Iggy Azalea criticized Buterin for his performance at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, labeling it “loser s—.”
Additionally, Buterin’s political stance is somewhat ambiguous, providing a refreshing contrast to today’s divided crypto traders. He has publicly criticized former SEC chair Gary Gensler as well as the risks associated with “large-scale political coins,” seemingly aimed at Trump.
While many crypto leaders have embraced Trump’s pro-crypto position, Buterin has distanced himself, condemning what he deems the “bronze-aged mindset” prevalent among some in the crypto community.
With Ether’s future uncertain and Buterin’s actions sparking speculation, it remains to be seen whether his unique approach to decentralization or his distancing from Trump’s crypto-friendly policies will influence Ethereum’s trajectory moving forward.