Ethereum developer JDorman (@jdorman81) highlighted a persistent disconnect between the protocol's technical success and its token valuation, noting that "everyone continues to try to equate the strength of the protocol with the token." The comment underscores an ongoing debate in the crypto community about whether fundamental improvements to Ethereum's infrastructure directly translate into price appreciation for the ETH asset. Dorman acknowledged the protocol as "fantastic" while questioning the assumption that network upgrades automatically benefit token holders.