[Vitalik: Ethereum Will Not Collapse, Should Accept the Possibility of Slower Progress] Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that Ethereum is not the entire world but rather a platform that provides specific features for those who need it, with a principled perspective. He emphasized that Ethereum should stick to its principles and acknowledge the costs, even if it means going against trends. He compared Ethereum to Linux rather than Google, arguing that compromise would only make it resemble a 'slightly decentralized' large corporation. Vitalik pointed out that Ethereum will not collapse and should calmly accept the possibility of slower progress.