"Most of us wouldn't be where we are in crypto if Vitalik hadn't built Ethereum."

Truth is that most of us wouldn't where we are in crypto if Vitalik hadn't built Ethereum. Aside from being somewhat of a genius, he truly is trying to create something that will outlast him. The amount of apps and protocols built on Ethereum is a testament to how good Ethereum is. Sure, it has it's weaknesses compared to some blockchains, but it is battle tested. It has proven that it is trustworthy and where you want to build.