2026-01-17 13:30:31

In 2026, we officially declare war on centralized hegemony.

Looking back over the past decade, the crypto ecosystem has experienced a regrettable "reflow phenomenon"—a large number of users and assets being absorbed back into centralized exchanges and custodial applications. This trend has almost become the industry norm, as technological advancements seem to reinforce centralized control.

The turning point has arrived. The Ethereum community and core developers recently announced a new development plan—clearly aimed at "regaining lost ground." Leaders like Vitalik Buterin have officially launched an ecosystem reshaping initiative, with the goal of rebuilding the core competitiveness of decentralization. This is not just a technical upgrade, but a systematic reflection on the trends of the past ten years.

From wallets, DEXs, to application layers, Ethereum is strengthening multi-dimensional autonomous custody and non-custodial solutions, attempting to give users full control over their assets again. This tug-of-war from centralization back to decentralization is the most noteworthy variable in the industry in 2026.

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ImpermanentPhobia

· 2h ago

Here we go again with the hype, is this for real this time? --- Sounds good, but isn't it just CeFi enjoying a feast while users have long since given up? --- Vitalik wants to save the world again? Alright, I'll wait and see. --- Self-custody solutions? Wake up, most people don't want to manage it themselves at all. --- A decade cycle, the next ten years will also flow back; this is the cycle, brothers. --- Talking trash is easy, but real user experience is the true key. --- DEX liquidity is still a joke, stop hyping it. --- Sounds good, but let's wait until 2026 to see, for now, I better run. --- The centralized side has an amazing experience, why go back to self-torture? --- I've heard this story a hundred times, why are you still jumping in?

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DefiOldTrickster

· 5h ago

Ha, ten years and still talking about "declaration of war." I've heard that term so much my ears are calloused. What about real arbitrage opportunities with actual money? Just talking about pie-in-the-sky without any returns, I’m not interested.

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FlashLoanLarry

· 5h ago

Dreaming? CEX's money is too easy to make. It's no wonder a few big players can turn back.

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CoconutWaterBoy

· 5h ago

Really? Starting to hype decentralization again? Didn't they say the same ten years ago... --- Sounds good, but will users really withdraw funds from exchanges? I'm a bit skeptical --- If Brother V can turn the situation around this time, I’ll be convinced --- DEX liquidity is so poor, what makes it capable of winning? --- Declaring war in 2026, feels more like slogans than action... --- Self-custody is good, but most people are still afraid of losing their private keys --- Alright, I’ve withdrawn my USDC from the exchange, taking a gamble --- Is this really a genuine opportunity or just another hype?

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APY_Chaser

· 5h ago

I'll just say it, these ten years have been a complete waste, as all the coins are held by the exchange daddy. By the way, can V神's latest move work, or is it just another PPT revolution? The wallet and DEX sectors should have taken serious action long ago, otherwise what's the difference from Web2? It sounds good, but the key is whether they can truly bring users back. That's the original intention of us entering the circle, otherwise it's just a centralized entity with a different name.

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SadMoneyMeow

· 5h ago

Really? Starting to hype it up again? It's exhausting just to watch. Wait... Is there really movement this time? DEX seems to have some actual progress. I've been talking about decentralization for ten years, but my assets are still gathering dust on exchanges. Laugh out loud. Just declare war if you want, but the key is whether you can win and secure the big pit of funds. Vitalik is making another big move? Why do I feel like I've heard that phrase many times before... But on the other hand, if wallets and DEXes really work smoothly, who would want to get cut by exchanges?

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