Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has drawn parallels between Ethereum and both BitTorrent and Linux. In a statement on January 8, Buterin highlighted that Ethereum, like BitTorrent, demonstrates how decentralization can achieve large-scale application. Similarly, it mirrors Linux in showing that open, decentralized systems can be widely adopted by global enterprises and governments. Buterin emphasized that the goal of Ethereum Layer 1 (L1) is to serve as a financial and infrastructural base for individuals and organizations seeking high autonomy. This aims to unleash the full potential of the network without relying on intermediaries, while balancing large-scale usage with enterprise-level trust.