# Visions of Ethereum and the Path Ahead | Ben Jones - Optimism

- Speakers: [Ben Jones](https://streameth.org/speakers/ben-jones)
- Channel: [Ethereum Denver](https://streameth.org/ethereum-denver)
- Date: 2025-10-09
- Duration: 19:46
- Topics: ETHDenver, Crypto, Web3, Blockchain, Event, Conference, ETHDenver 2025, ETHDenver 2024, Bitcoin, Ethereum
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-AQTA717brPY
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQTA717brPY

## Description

With the rise of L2s, Ethereum faces unprecedented adoption. New entrants force difficult questions about its future role and risks associated with the Rollup-centric roadmap. Ben will share his perspective on the evolution of Ethereum’s identity, and what it needs to do to build the World Computer.