just finished watching <ethereumfilm.xyz>. It tells some of Vitalik’s personal story, a brief history of Ethereum, and its positive impact on the world. it touches the cypherpunk and decentralized ethos, the usual “the computer vs. the casino” narrative, crypto's role in Ukraine and Argentina, and the environmental impact of the shift from PoW to PoS.

but I’m unsure if it resonates with those outside the crypto space. even for insiders, some may also feel too shallow, while others probably just wish Vitalik really had a dog named $MISHA.

For me, it was a revisit of familiar things, though there were a few stories I hadn’t heard before. like Vitalik once living in an anarchist cooperative near Barcelona. It’s easy to see why he later focused on collective action and public goods.

Personally, I’m optimistic about Ethereum’s future and have the patience to see its long-term positive impact. I like Vitalik’s closing line:

“We know what the roadmap is, let’s keep calm and keep building”.