Corporate creep could corrupt Ethereum’s ethos, dev warns

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As Ethereum continues to evolve, the increasing sway of venture capital firms like Paradigm raises eyebrows. Carrone’s warning highlights a crucial tension: the balance between innovation and the foundational ethos of decentralization. If profit motives overshadow community values, we could see a shift that alienates the very users who propelled Ethereum’s rise. It’s a classic case of ‘follow the money’ — and in crypto, that can lead to unexpected detours.