What is “Vitalik: An Ethereum Story”?
Vitalik: An Ethereum Story” is a feature documentary that delves into the life and journey of tech visionary and co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin. A compelling narrative that captures the essence of Ethereum’s impact on blockchain and its fight for becoming the foundational company and layer for web3.
The dream of the internet was to connect everyone without borders or mediation. But the complexity of what we do now online has made us reliant on middlemen, especially giant corporations and governments. But it doesn’t have to be like this.” – Vitalik Buterin
Vitalik Buterin is recognized and honored in this film, not only for his role in launching Ethereum but for his ongoing commitment to its principles and community. He founded Ethereum, which proposed a solution to the pervasive issue of intermediaries in our digital interactions.
The film asks a critical question: “Why do we have this company in between?”
It then explains that while these new no-middleman companies provide essential services like mediating payments and handling reputation, Ethereum could potentially rebuild the financial sector with these services on its decentralized platform.
Where and When Can You Watch the Film?
The film is currently available for streaming and will remain accessible onchain until October 20th. It’s a unique streaming experience that allows viewers to connect more deeply with the Ethereum community’s ethos. For anyone keen to see the movie, they can redirect to the film’s official page or get a 10% discount when downloading it via Matcha, where Matcha users can avail themselves of a 10% discount on the onchain stream of the film.
Step 1: Purchase an NFT to Access the Movie
- Buy a ticket: Purchase your ticket – NFT, this can be done with ETH and send via MetaMask or other wallets. Ensure the transaction completes and you receive confirmation.
- Access the stream: Go to the login page of the Ethereum Film.
- Click “Join”: If you face any issues accessing the stream after logging in, click on “Join” at the top right of the login page as a short-term fix.
Step 2: Troubleshoot Browser and DRM Issues
- Check browser compatibility: Ensure you are using a compatible browser. The film has DRM security settings, which might not be supported by all browsers.
- Switch browsers if necessary: If you receive errors like “No compatible source was found for this media” or the video never loads, try switching between different browsers. Recommended browsers include Safari and Chrome on both Mac and Windows.
What Future Does Ethereum Propose based on this Film?
The Vitalik documentary highlights Ethereum’s aim to provide foundational infrastructure that the whole world can benefit from, which is best encapsulated in the following way:
“We’re building infrastructure that the whole world can enjoy. And on top of these really strong foundations, we can build this infinite garden.”
This vision suggests a shift towards a more decentralized and accessible digital ground layer, where services are built directly on Ethereum, and where the need for central authorities is significantly reduced via more direct peer-to-peer interactions, and with as little room for human errors as possible.