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Follow Guillaume on X. In the world of decentralized networks, the battle lines are drawn not just between different blockchains but within the communities they spawn. Bitcoin, having weathered its own civil war, has emerged stronger, proving its resilience and commitment to the principles of decentralization, freedom, and Truth. Ethereum, on the other hand, is currently embroiled in internal strife, revealing a stark contrast in community ethos and leadership philosophy. Vitalik Buterin’s recent tweets concerning the Ethereum Foundation drama are a testament to this. They expose a community that seems to prioritize PERCEPTION over substance, a hallmark of the bureaucratic and “woke” culture that has infiltrated society at large. Ethereum’s approach, under Buterin’s guidance, reflects a refusal to adopt the “bronze age mindset” that has been pivotal in Bitcoin’s success. This mentality, often derided as “toxic maximalism” by outsiders (the term “maximalism” was coined by Vitalik himself, by the way), champions unapologetic truths and a fierce defense of core values like decentralization and security. Source: Vitlik’s tweet https://x.com/VitalikButerin/status/1880635379771904423 Toxicity, in this context, becomes a virtue. It favors those willing to speak uncomfortable truths and maintain the integrity of the blockchain’s original vision. Choosing the path of bureaucratic, HR-friendly discussions leads to a landscape where managing perceptions overshadows achieving actual results. Ethereum’s current predicament is not just a long time coming but perhaps a necessary wake-up call for those who have strayed from the path of what blockchain technology was meant to achieve. In contrast, Ethereum’s current turmoil showcases a leadership that is cracking under pressure, revealing Buterin’s true colors – not for the first time. Vitalik calling to stop trading to prevent the DAO hacker from cashing out ETH price. Bitcoin, unlike Ethereum, does not have a Foundation, and this is by design. Does this make our governance process a…