🌐 V God (Vitalik Buterin): Why Am I Leaving X for Web3 Social?
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin once again points the way for the industry: it's time to escape centralized social platforms that feel like a "digital battlefield"! He plans to fully return to decentralized social networks by 2026.
Core insights from V God:
Say goodbye to chaos: Modern social platforms (like X) maximize short-term engagement by creating conflict. What the world needs are communication tools that align with users' long-term interests. Decentralization = Freedom of Competition: By sharing a data layer, anyone can build their own interface on the underlying protocol. If you don't like a certain algorithm or censorship, just switch applications, and all your friends and content will follow you. Critique of over-hype: Vitalik harshly criticized the practice of "calling it innovation just by attaching a token to the like button." He believes that Web3 social should be led by those who truly believe in the social mission and are dedicated to solving societal issues, rather than those looking for price manipulation.
Industry earthquake:
Vitalik's remarks come at a time of major change in the Web3 social space:
Lens Protocol has officially been entrusted to Mask Network for management. The original team (Avara) will transition to technical consultants, focusing on returning to DeFi business. Farcaster announced its acquisition by its core infrastructure provider Neynar. Founder Dan Romero admitted that after 5 years of exploration, Farcaster needs a new leadership and product path to unlock its potential.
In-depth analysis: 2026 will be a key year for the "decentralized renaissance." We are witnessing Web3 social shift from "speculation-driven" to "product-driven."
💬 Do you think Web3 social can successfully attract mainstream users without "token incentives"? Or, would you give up X if there were no airdrops and monetary incentives?
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