Ethereum Is Changing DeFi — And Cutting Out Weak Projects
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The Ethereum Foundation is tightening its focus on what it considers “real DeFi,” signaling a shift away from financial apps that rely on centralized control or resemble traditional finance too closely. Instead, Ethereum wants to prioritize systems that users can trust without relying on companies, intermediaries, or founders. Ethereum is Becoming More Decentralized? Vitalik Buterin said DeFi is a core part of Ethereum’s mission because it gives people direct control over their money. “We have a specific vision of what we want to see out of defi: permissionless, open-source, private, security-first global finance,” he wrote on X. Defi is a central part of the value that Ethereum provides. Financial empowerment is a central part of what it means to have agency and freedom in our current world. Finance is far from the only thing that Ethereum is good for, but it is an important thing. This post discusses… https://t.co/BGDRqrfUlI — vitalik.eth (@VitalikButerin) February 24, 2026 This marks an important change in tone. Ethereum is no longer just supporting DeFi broadly. It is now defining what qualifies as true decentralized finance. At its core, the shift focuses on removing hidden points of control. Many DeFi platforms still depend on admin keys, multisig wallets, or centralized infrastructure that allows developers to change or pause systems. These features help manage risk, but they also create trust dependencies. Ethereum wants DeFi protocols to pass what Buterin calls the “walkaway test.” This means the system should keep working even if its original developers disappear or lose control. In simple terms, users should not depend on any person or company for the system to function. 2/ DeFi isn’t a speculative bet on the future. It’s the inevitable evolution of finance, driven by a simple truth: financial autonomy is a right, not a privilege and it’s been…
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