MAKING ETHEREUM ALIGNMENT LEGIBLE

Summary from the TLDR Crypto newsletter

This article from Vitalik Buterin addresses how to properly balance decentralization and cooperation within the Ethereum ecosystem by proposing a more measurable concept of “Ethereum alignment.” Specific criteria include open source practices, adherence to open standards, decentralization and security, and positive-sum contributions to Ethereum and the broader world. There should be clear tracking mechanisms to create a more meritocratic and inclusive ecosystem to have projects compete on alignment rather than social connections or attention.