BEARISH 📉 : Ethereum Foundation faces leadership change as Stanczak steps down

Ethereum Foundation Leadership Update:

Tomasz Stanczak will step down as co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation (EF) at the end of February 2026, succeeded by Bastian Aue.
The change follows an organizational overhaul to streamline operations and enhance transparency, part of a long-term vision.
Stanczak focused on coordination across the ecosystem and treasury management during his tenure.
He plans to launch a new project in March 2026 while remaining engaged in the Ethereum community.
Bastian Aue, known for managing grants and operations, will continue institutional continuity.
The EF is preparing a "LEAN Ethereum" roadmap for 2026 aimed at improving coordination.
The leadership transition aligns with Ethereum's shift towards AI agents and institutional finance support.
Vitalik Buterin highlighted the importance of security and long-term viability for the network.

Stanczak will address further questions at ETHDenver, and the market will observe if the accelerated pace continues under the new leadership.