What would it really mean to build a world computer?

Mon, Jun 16, 2025, 04:40 PM · 24:01

The original vision of Ethereum was — at least nominally — to build a ""world computer"". Before debating whether Ethereum has succeeded or failed in doing so, or even whether the attempt itself is worthy, we must ask ourselves the question: what is a world computer, and what would it really mean to build one?