Charles Hoskinson Warns Ethereum May Struggle Long-Term
Charles Hoskinson, a co-founder of Ethereum, traced his interest in “sound money” back to childhood and the 2007 Ron Paul campaign. Although he discovered Bitcoin in 2010, events like the Silk Road launch and the Cyprus financial crisis convinced him of its potential, turning him into a “professional Bitcoiner.” Hoskinson left Ethereum early and advised entrepreneurs to avoid too many founders and to have clear agreements. He believes Ethereum’s reliance on Layer 2s and structural issues may limit its long-term viability, while Cardano realizes the original Ethereum vision with features like Extended UTXO, liquid non-custodial staking, and on-chain governance.