# @MariaShen: Why Ethereum is the safest institutional blockchain

Source: https://vxtwitter.com/MariaShen/status/1925920881508864036

## Summary

Maria Shen argues that Ethereum is the only safe place for institutions to store trillions of dollars. She cites three supporting points: Ethereum's decentralization is nearly impossible to replicate because it is community funded rather than VC funded and started as proof-of-work, and it has 100% uptime over 10 years and 16 upgrades. She also argues that its L1+L2 design lets institutions deploy compliant, KYC-enabled L2s without compromising decentralization or security.

## Article

Ethereum is the only safe place for institutions to store trillions of dollars.

1. Ethereum's decentralization is nearly impossible to replicate -- community funded (not VC funded), started as PoW

2. Few systems in the world have the reliability of Ethereum - 100% uptime over 10 years and 16 upgrades

3. Ethereum’s L1+L2 design offers regulatory safety. Institutions can deploy compliant, KYC-enabled L2s without compromising on decentralization or security.