币界网报道：Vitalik Buterin recently emphasized the positioning of Ethereum as a "world ledger". In fact, this transformation has been completed during the EIP-1559 upgrade. This upgrade shifts Ethereum's value capture mechanism from relying on mainnet transactions to Layer2 settlement requirements, forming a "tax payment" relationship similar to that between the central bank and commercial banks. Currently, Ethereum occupies 50% of the global stablecoin market share, with deposited funds exceeding US$125 billion, and its security has become the first choice for institutions. Although the surge in Layer2 transactions has led to a decrease in the number of ETH burned on the mainnet, Ethereum's core position as a settlement layer has not been affected. Vitalik's statement is more like a confirmation of a fait accompli, marking that Ethereum has transformed from a "world computer" to a "world central bank."