Ethereum Was Intended as Alternative to Bitcoin, Says Co-Founder Di Iorio
Anthony Di Iorio, a co-founder of Ethereum, stated that the blockchain was intended as an alternative to Bitcoin rather than a direct competitor. Speaking at Consensus 2025, he reflected on Ethereum's early days, noting its potential for significant growth.
Key points from Di Iorio's speech:
- He believes Ethereum could eventually surpass Bitcoin in market capitalization.
- Ethereum generates numerous use cases and value creation opportunities.
- Di Iorio remains a strong supporter of Bitcoin despite his views on Ethereum.
After leaving the Ethereum Foundation, Di Iorio founded Decentral in 2014, known for the Jaxx Liberty crypto wallet. In 2022, he launched Andiami, focusing on hardware, tokenomics, and game theory to address centralization issues in decentralized networks.