2026-01-13 06:40:13

V神 recently published an article that kicks off with a heavy point: Ethereum itself must be able to pass the "deprecation test."

Sounds a bit confusing? Simply put— even if everyone stops maintaining it, even V神 himself completely withdraws, the Ethereum chain must still be able to run on its own.

This is not just a technical gimmick, but the ultimate understanding of decentralization. Many people see Ethereum as V神's project, but what V神 is really talking about is another level: a truly decentralized network should not depend on any single individual, not even the founder.

Looking at it from another perspective, if a project's survival depends on one person constantly maintaining and managing it, then it is essentially centralized. V神's words, to some extent, are defining Ethereum's independence—it must be autonomous enough, robust enough, to become a network that truly belongs to all participants, not just a person's work.

This concept is very inspiring for the entire Web3 ecosystem.

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OneBlockAtATime

· 01-15 23:58

This ideal is very full, but I just want to ask—can Ethereum really withstand this kind of test now? It still seems to rely on those core developers. But to be fair, this idea really hits the point; decentralization is not just a slogan, it has to withstand times when no one is there to serve it. Is V God digging his own grave, or does he really have this confidence? I want to see how the actual actions turn out. Bragging is easy; claiming you can survive independently, let's wait and see when something really happens. I like this logic, but I feel that current Web3 projects still need to learn how to wean off.

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TheMemefather

· 01-15 09:33

V神's theory sounds great, but what if no one maintains it? --- Abandoning testing sounds cold, but it's really asking: do you dare to completely let go? --- This is what true decentralization should look like, otherwise it's just self-deception. --- That's right, but how many projects in the ecosystem can withstand this test? --- No wonder V神 cares so much about this; it's indeed a fundamental issue. --- Remember EOS? What's the current status? --- Autonomous operation is the way to go; otherwise, it's just centralized with a decentralized facade. --- This logic applies to the entire crypto space—cold but realistic. --- Can Ethereum achieve this? I remain observant. --- Finally, someone has explained this thoroughly.

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AirdropSkeptic

· 01-13 07:09

This is what true decentralization looks like, not just talk. Can Vitalik step back from Ethereum and still run? Now that's real strength. Many projects rely on a single person, and they will eventually collapse. This idea has a huge impact on the ecosystem. Ethereum's approach is indeed ahead of the curve; other chains should learn from it.

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fork_in_the_road

· 01-13 07:02

V神's recent remarks are indeed impressive, but I just want to ask, have we really achieved it now? It's easy to say, but verification is the real tough part. Abandoning testing sounds grand, but it's just the ultimate challenge of decentralization. This is the true test—whether the founders' words matter or not. A self-evolving chain—that's the ultimate form of Web3.

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HalfPositionRunner

· 01-13 06:59

V God, I really respect this idea. Abandoning the testing concept is very bold. True decentralization should be like this; don't create those cult-like things.

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ZenMiner

· 01-13 06:45

V神's words sound quite idealistic, but we all know what the reality is like. If V神 truly withdraws completely, it's hard to say how long Ethereum can sustain itself. But this idea really hits the nail on the head; autonomy is indeed a key issue. It seems that most projects are still far from this standard. This is what true decentralization looks like—easier to say than to do.

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