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As the conversation shifted towards the competitive landscape between Bitcoin and Ethereum, Vitalik addressed the idea that Ethereum has drawn inspiration from Bitcoin while also advancing new use cases that Bitcoin has yet to explore. Despite the intense rivalry often portrayed within the community, Buterin emphasized the complimentary nature of both networks, citing that innovation in Ethereum could directly benefit Bitcoin and vice versa.
One notable point was the notion of Ethereum serving as a “research lab” for Bitcoin, where advancements in smart contracts could ultimately be leveraged to enrich the Bitcoin ecosystem. Both platforms rely on their communities of developers and users to uphold and evolve their respective visions.