According to a tweet from the Vitalik Buterin, founder of the world’s second largest cryptocurrency Ethereum, Google has approached him to see if he wants to help with a cryptocurrency/blockchain project.
Originally, Buterin shared the email from Garcia along with a poll asking: “Should I drop Ethereum and work for Google?”
Before it was taken down, almost 60% of the 2,000 people polled on Twitter responded that Buterin should not abandon Ethereum. Before long, Buterin deleted the poll and tweeted: “Too bad you can’t quote tweet someone and add a poll.”
The tweet, which was posted a few days ago, has not yet been further verified or discussed by Google or Buterin — neither responded immediately to a request for comment from the Independent.
Fortunately for the cryptosphere, it’s likely the situation is a sort of joke. Despite this, it was being reported that Buterin was seriously considering leaving Ethereum for Google — which, if it were true, would likely have a huge impact on Ether’s price.
Also worth remembering is that Ethereum is in a very interesting position right now with its implementation of Casper, the proof-of-stake protocol, and sharding. It’s unlikely Buterin would jump ship amidst these developments.