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Ethereum as a Neutral Economic Zone

Ethereum, as the largest, neutral, economic activity zone is our hedge against a fragmented and hostile world that is starting to treat prosperity as a zero-sum game.

Neutral economic areas are geographical or conceptual zones characterized by a lack of strong economic dependence or dominance by a single state, company, or interest group.

These areas are often governed by principles that encourage equal access and opportunity for multiple participants without favoritism. Such areas can exist in various contexts, including international trade zones, shared natural resources, or collaborative spaces for innovation.

Common characteristics of neutral economic areas are

Equitable Access. All participants have equal opportunities to engage in economic activities.
Non-Dominance. No single party exercises disproportionate control over the area’s resources or decision-making.
Shared Governance. Decisions are made collaboratively, often involving multiple stakeholders or international entities.
Regulatory Framework. Clear rules exist to ensure neutrality and fair competition.

These zones aim to foster cooperation, reduce conflicts, and promote balanced economic development.

The world is entering an era of deepening conflict and mistrust. Old allies are turning into rivals, new barriers are emerging between nations, and economic tools like export controls, tariffs, and asset freezes are being weaponized to a degree we haven't seen for many decades. In this increasingly fragmented and hostile environment, the concept of neutrality in economic zones is more critical than ever.

In this emerging environment, Ethereum is the largest, neutral, economic activity zone, and Ether (ETH) is its base currency.

You can be sure that your Eth funds can’t be frozen or seized. That your transactions can’t be stoped. That the contracts you sign will be executed to the letter. That you can pay, get paid, trade, borrow, lend, get dividends, vote and make trusted commitments that can’t be canceled by third parties.

This is why it is important to keep Ethereum neutral, decentralized and unstoppable. We must avoid core dependencies on technologies like TEEs (that can be controlled through legislation and export controls). And we must work towards making Ethereum safer to use in adversarial environments, with technologies that protect privacy.

Ethereum, as the largest, neutral, economic activity zone is our hedge against a fragmented and hostile world that is starting to treat prosperity is a zero-sum game.