Ethereum Foundation Announces Leadership Changes to Enhance Efficiency and Collaboration
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is implementing a leadership overhaul to improve efficiency and address community concerns. Co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated that this reform, ongoing for nearly a year, aims to align the foundation’s goals with the Ethereum ecosystem's needs.
Key points include:
- Improvement in technical expertise and collaboration with developers, wallet providers, Layer-2 networks, and users.
- Focus on decentralization, privacy, and open-source principles.
- Integration of decentralized technologies in internal processes like payments and treasury management.
- Response to criticism regarding passivity and operational priorities.
- Commitment to neutrality without political lobbying.
Buterin emphasized the importance of maintaining Ethereum as a neutral global platform. He stated that the foundation will not engage in aggressive lobbying, especially in powerful countries.
Co-founder Joseph Lubin proposed a dual-leadership model with Danny Ryan and Jérôme de Tychey to balance technical and business strategies. Lubin highlighted their capability to navigate the blockchain industry's challenges while upholding core principles.
He compared Ethereum's approach to Switzerland’s neutrality, advocating for technological advancements while remaining impartial. Lubin stressed the need for energy and creativity in leadership to maintain trust within the ecosystem. The proposed changes reflect a commitment to innovation, decentralization, and collaboration.