Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin used the collapse of FTX to emphasize the importance of decentralized governance during his speech at Devconnect Argentina on November 17. Buterin pointed out the risks associated with centralized control, as exemplified by FTX's downfall, which was marked by the misuse of customer funds and resulted in a 25-year prison sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried. Buterin contrasted FTX's centralized leadership with Ethereum's community-driven governance model, which he argues is more resilient. The FTX incident has also led to increased activity on decentralized exchanges, as users seek alternatives to centralized platforms. Ongoing discussions about FTX's asset levels and repayment capabilities continue to fuel debates on the governance of centralized exchanges.