Vitalik Buterin views Ethereum as infrastructure rather than a consumer product.
He often likens it to Linux or BitTorrent — open, decentralized systems that scale globally without central control. The vision for $ETH is to serve as neutral, dependable infrastructure that institutions can use without relying on trusted intermediaries.
This approach matters because institutions value stability and longevity over hype.
If Ethereum stays on this path, adoption may be gradual and quiet, but built to last.