In a recent blog post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the significance of "low-risk DeFi" as a crucial pillar for Ethereum's long-term sustainability. Buterin argues that while DeFi has historically relied on high-risk speculation and incentive cycles, the focus should now shift towards foundational functions like payments, savings, synthetic assets, and fully collateralized lending. This shift is supported by improved security and a more favorable regulatory environment, aiming to provide stable financial services to global users. Buterin likens low-risk DeFi to "Ethereum's Google Search," suggesting it can generate stable revenue and social value for the ecosystem. He envisions a synergy between financial and non-financial applications, fostering a balance between "doing good" and "doing well."