In a message published on January 8, Vitalik Buterin<\/strong> compared Ethereum<\/a><\/strong> to BitTorrent<\/strong>, highlighting that a decentralized network can operate at very large scale without central control. Like BitTorrent for file sharing, Ethereum aims for massive scalability<\/strong> while preserving its distributed nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To achieve this goal, the network relies on Layer 2 and rollups<\/strong>, which absorb the majority of transactions while inheriting the security of the mainnet. This architecture reduces congestion<\/strong> and gas fees<\/strong>, while paving the way for an ecosystem capable of processing volumes comparable to traditional systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buterin also draws a parallel with Linux<\/strong>, a symbol of massive but invisible adoption. Ethereum<\/a> does not seek to be used directly by everyone, but to become an infrastructure layer<\/strong> powering mainstream applications, notably through account abstraction<\/strong> and simplified interfaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n