Andre Cronje Criticizes Ethereum Foundation for Lack of Developer Support
Andre Cronje, a key figure in decentralized finance, criticized the Ethereum Foundation (EF) for not supporting developers on its network. He disclosed spending over 700 ETH on infrastructure without any support or acknowledgment from EF.
"I tried contacting EF, never a response, no BD outreach, no grants, 0 support, not even a retweet," Cronje stated.
Lack of Developer Support
- Cronje questioned the allocation of Ethereum Foundation's resources and highlighted his lack of support despite significant personal investment.
- He contrasted this with projects in the Sonic ecosystem that receive regular funding and support.
Similar Sentiments from Polygon
- Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal shared similar frustrations, noting that while Polygon plays a critical role in scaling Ethereum, it receives little recognition or support from EF.
- Nailwal criticized the Ethereum community for not considering Polygon as a Layer-2 solution.
Response from Vitalik Buterin
- Vitalik Buterin acknowledged Polygon’s contributions, especially in zero-knowledge technology and scaling solutions.
- He praised Polymarket, hosted by Polygon, as a successful non-financial application within the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Buterin expressed optimism about Polygon adopting ZK systems to enhance security as an Ethereum Layer 2 solution.