Vitalik Buterin: Cryptocurrency Prices Are the 'Ultimate Double-Edged Sword' On December 5, 2025, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin @VitalikButerin discussed the original spirit of the crypto space during an interview on the Green Pill podcast. He pointed out that the crypto space has established three core directions from the very beginning: First is censorship resistance, aimed at providing alternative pathways for those excluded by traditional systems; Second is price appreciation potential, which he described as the 'ultimate double-edged sword.' While it can fund many initiatives, it also poses ongoing risks of undermining the core values of the space; Lastly, institutional design, which involves creating practical alternatives and figuring out how systems will sustain themselves to avoid falling back into old patterns. Source: Green Pill