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This article is a text transcription by the Wublcokchain team of the Chinese podcast featuring Ge Rujun and Vitalik. Original video link:

Personal Introduction of Vitalik Buterin

Vitalik Buterin was born in 1994 and is a Canadian programmer, writer, and co-founder of Ethereum, the world’s second-largest blockchain platform. He had his first computer at the age of four, created an encyclopedia about rabbits at seven, was recognized for his talents in mathematics and urban design at ten, and was capable of complex mental arithmetic. By the age of twelve, he was already able to write games in C++. Between the ages of thirteen and sixteen, he was deeply engrossed in the video game World of Warcraft, until the game publisher Blizzard removed a key ability, “Life Siphon,” of his favorite Warlock character. This event profoundly affected him, leading him to reflect on centralized control and eventually sparking his interest in blockchain technology.

By the age of twenty-four, Vitalik’s net worth was already considerable, and he was ranked 22nd on Fortune magazine’s list of the most influential people under 40. Despite his significant achievements in technology and business, Vitalik emphasizes that every moment in life is precious, just like every block in a blockchain, and nothing should be erased, as everything is worth cherishing.

For Vitalik, his life experiences from birth to the age of eighteen were incredibly rich, making it difficult to pinpoint what was most important. Every event, every experience, had a significant impact on him, helping to shape who he is today. For listeners, his story is not just about the growth of a tech genius but also about a perspective on life and the pursuit of innovation.

Views on Elections

Host: What are your thoughts on the recent Taiwanese election that just concluded?

Host: Indeed, your Chinese is very fluent. Our election involved three sets of candidates. Is the U.S. election also a three-way situation?

Host: Why did you fall in love with blockchain? Is it because new forms of democracy can be built on the blockchain?

As the founder of Ethereum, what does democracy represent to you? What’s the relationship between the values of democracy and blockchain?

Are there any cases in Ethereum that practice democracy?

What tools or mathematical methods in the physical or virtual world can help us achieve consensus?

Is Zuzalu related to these mechanisms?

What role can technology play in democracy and the process of resource distribution? Do you have any visions or directions?

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