Solana vs. Ethereum: Two Blockchains, Two Philosophies

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Anatoly Yakovenko says Solana’s survival depends on constant evolution. In a recent post, he argued that if Solana ever stops iterating to meet the needs of developers and users, it risks falling behind. For Yakovenko, adaptability isn’t optional—it’s existential.

That vision stands in stark contrast to Vitalik Buterin’s view of Ethereum. Buterin believes Ethereum must eventually pass the “walkaway test,” becoming so resilient and self-sustaining that it can function for decades without active developer intervention. The debate highlights a core tension in crypto: innovation speed versus long-term neutrality.

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solana vs ethereum always feels like speedrunning vs permadeath modes