Ethereum leaders must decide between supporting a capitalist or socialist economic system, as they can’t pursue both simultaneously, according to Wintermute CEO Evgeny Gaevoy.
“You are either building capitalism or planned socialism. I’m sorry, you really can’t have both,” Gaevoy stated in a June 6 post on X, in response to recent comments by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Uniswap founder Hayden Adams regarding the rise of celebrity memecoins.
“If ETH fails in the future, it won’t be because ‘Solana is faster,’ but because the ETH ‘elite’ is stuck in a massive contradiction,” he asserted.
Gaevoy argued that there is a contradiction within the Ethereum community, particularly with figures like Buterin and Adams. They claim to want to build products that bring positive societal change and are ultimately “worthy.” However, they continue to attempt to solve maximum extractable value (MEV). MEV refers to the maximum value that can be extracted from a block of transactions based on their ordering. This ongoing focus on MEV, according to Gaevoy, conflicts with their stated goals.
He wrote that Vitalik, Hayden, and many others aim to “solve capitalism” by asserting that their work is only respected if it has a worthy end, like healthcare, open-source software, or art. They believe the best builders are driven by positive social change. This perspective emphasizes the importance of social impact in their initiatives.
Gaevoy argued that blockchain technology is inherently suited to creating purely capitalist, incentive-based systems.
Ethereum Buterin Condemns Celebrity Memecoins
This follows Buterin’s recent remarks about celebrity memecoins, which he believes offer nothing “worthy” to society.
On June 5, it was reported that Buterin believes a project’s goal should ensure participants feel satisfied and happy, even if the tokens eventually become worthless. He emphasizes the importance of the overall experience for the average participant. Buterin’s view highlights the value of participation beyond financial gains.
He further contended that financialization should be justified by its contribution to societal value, like enhancing healthcare, backing open-source software, and fostering art and creativity.
“I’m feeling quite unhappy with this cycle’s celebrity experimentation so far,” Buterin expressed on X.
In contrast, Adams stated he had “no issues” with celebrity memecoins. However, he criticized rapper Iggy Azalea for her disparaging comments towards Buterin, whom he praised as the “best builder in the space.” Adams suggested Azalea could have used her profits to donate to a social cause.
On June 6, Azalea’s Mother Iggy (MOTHER) token broke the trend, reaching a new high of $0.1272. This defied the failure pattern seen in other celebrity memecoins. The token’s value surged, marking a significant milestone in its performance.
At the time of writing, MOTHER is trading at a new high of $0.1522, according to CoinGecko data.
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