Fellow Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin has hailed Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, as "extremely important," echoing sentiments shared by many experts in the field.

In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph Managing Editor Gareth Jenkinson on the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast, Lubin noted that while Buterin's absence would be notable, the Ethereum ecosystem would continue to thrive. He highlighted Buterin's role in providing a high-level roadmap for others to build upon, emphasizing his inclination towards crypto economics over computer science.

Buterin's validation and influence within the Ethereum community were also discussed by Lucas Schor, CEO of Safe Wallet, during an interview at Safe{Con} in Berlin. Schor mentioned that Buterin's endorsement of Safe Wallet had brought significant validation to their platform, with reports suggesting that Buterin himself uses Safe Wallet to secure a considerable portion of his funds. Schor emphasized Buterin's influential role in addressing challenges within the Ethereum ecosystem, stating that his insights often catalyze innovative solutions.

Additionally, Schor highlighted Buterin's contributions to Ethereum's technological advancements, particularly through Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 7702. This proposal introduces a new transaction type that allows externally-owned accounts (EOAs) to temporarily function as smart accounts for individual transactions, facilitating the deployment of smart contract features without permanent structural changes.

Lubin also discussed Buterin's broader impact beyond Ethereum, mentioning his involvement in Montenegro and other regions. While acknowledging Buterin's public engagement with Montenegro-related issues, Lubin emphasized the collaborative efforts between the Ethereum Foundation and Consensys in advancing Ethereum's development and adoption.