Vitalik Buterin Praises Familys Role in Ethereums Genesis

• Vitalik Buterin credits his family for supporting his journey in Ethereum.
• His parents invested early in ETH and encouraged his coding education.
• Mable Jiang asks how cryptos volatility has affected his family relationships

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin took to social protocol Tako to express gratitude for his familys role in his early development. He revealed that his parents were early investors in Ethereum and actively backed his interest in coding.

Expressing admiration for his family, he credited them for their unwavering support throughout his path in the crypto industry. “My father and mother bought Ethereum from the beginning. They have always paid attention to and supported me,” Buterin wrote.

Buterin also acknowledged the influence of his fathers second wife, who had been in his life since childhood. He described her as a maternal figure who provided continuous encouragement and guidance.

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Mable Jiang, a notable figure in the crypto industry, responded to Buterin‘s post. She referenced his book, , which he wrote at 25. She noted that the book’s foreword, written by his father, David Buterin, highlighted their close relationship.

Jiang also pointed out that Buterin has been involved in crypto for 14 years and asked how the industrys ups and downs and work pressures have influenced his family relationships.

Does Crypto Strain Personal Ties？

While Buterin has yet to respond, the discussion raises broader questions about how cryptos rapid changes affect personal relationships.

As one of the most influential figures in the blockchain space, Buterin has been at the forefront of market shifts, regulatory debates, and technological advancements. The high-stakes nature of the industry often places immense pressure on its pioneers, making Jiangs question particularly relevant.

Debate Swirls Around Buterins Ethereum Influence

Buterin‘s reflections on his family’s support come amid a broader discussion about his role in Ethereums governance. Crypto figure Ameen Soleimani recently polled the community on whether Buterin is more of a “king” or a “prophet” in the Ethereum ecosystem.

The poll framed his influence in two ways, either as a ruler exercising “hard power” over Ethereums governance or as a thought leader guiding the space with “soft power.”

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The results showed that 80.1% of respondents viewed Buterin as a “prophet,” suggesting that most see him as a philosophical guide rather than a direct authority figure.

In response, Buterin clarified that he does not hold majority control over the Ethereum Foundation, as some believe. However, his leadership role remains a topic of discussion, as he recently claimed responsibility for selecting EFs new leadership team.