以太坊基金會（EF）：其在以太坊生態系統中的功能與角色

Vitalik Buterin 最近解決了人們對以太坊基金會 (EF) 領導層及其方向的擔憂，他澄清了 EF 的功能和角色

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is just one part of a much larger decentralized ecosystem, as Vitalik Buterin clarified in his recent remarks.

正如 Vitalik Buterin 在最近的演講中所澄清的那樣，以太坊基金會（EF）只是更大的去中心化生態系統的一部分。

Ethereum's goal of becoming a world computer is not dependent on a single organization, but rather on a network of companies, developers and community-driven projects.

以太坊成為世界電腦的目標並不依賴單一組織，而是依賴公司、開發人員和社群驅動的專案的網路。

EF's function, as Buterin clarified, is to help Ethereum succeed in the areas where it can be most effective, not to try to control every facet of its development.

正如 Buterin 所澄清的那樣，EF 的功能是幫助以太坊在最有效的領域取得成功，而不是試圖控制其發展的各個方面。

This includes providing targeted support for the Ethereum network through events like hackathons, grants and important protocol updates, while allowing other groups to take over areas where they might be more qualified.

這包括透過黑客馬拉松、贈款和重要協議更新等活動為以太坊網路提供有針對性的支持，同時允許其他團體接管他們可能更有資格的領域。

By doing this, EF not only reduces the dangers of centralization but also promotes a more open and varied ecosystem.

透過這樣做，EF 不僅減少了中心化的危險，而且促進了更開放和多樣化的生態系統。

He also alluded to the possibility that EF's function is often misunderstood. Other companies like Consensys or comparable entities may offer the stronger leadership or more businesslike operations.

他也提到 EF 的功能可能經常被誤解。 Consensys 等其他公司或類似實體可能會提供更強大的領導力或更務實的營運。

These organizations are better equipped to handle specific facets of Ethereum's development, such as scaling commercial applications or creating enterprise solutions, because they frequently follow a for-profit business model.

這些組織更有能力處理以太坊開發的特定方面，例如擴展商業應用或創建企業解決方案，因為它們經常遵循營利性商業模式。

According to Buterin, EF should not try to control every facet of Ethereum's development or micromanage the network.

Buterin 認為，EF 不應試圖控制以太坊開發的各個方面或對網路進行微觀管理。

Rather, it should continue to support the grassroots initiatives of developers and builders in order to maintain the network's long-term stability and flexibility.

相反，它應該繼續支持開發商和建造者的草根舉措，以保持網路的長期穩定性和靈活性。

This distributed strategy fosters an atmosphere where several organizations can work together and develop without a single point of failure as Ethereum expands.

這種分散式策略營造了一種氛圍，隨著以太坊的擴展，多個組織可以一起工作並發展，而不會出現單點故障。

This approach not only upholds the decentralization philosophy but also offers Ethereum a strong platform on which to grow as a worldwide open-source platform for decentralized applications.

這種方法不僅秉承了去中心化理念，還為以太坊提供了一個強大的平台，使其能夠成長為全球去中心化應用程式的開源平台。

In the end, EF's job is to empower and enable the ecosystem without taking over, so that Ethereum's future remains inclusive and decentralized.

最後，EF 的工作是在不接管的情況下賦能和啟用生態系統，以便以太坊的未來保持包容性和去中心化。