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Highlights
- Ethereum Foundation (EF) introduces leadership changes.
- EF's focus on decentralization and improved communication.
- Community leaders advocate for more dynamic leadership structure.
Ethereum (ETH) is undergoing a significant transformation under the guidance of co-founder Vitalik Buterin. On January 18, 2025, he shared plans to overhaul the Ethereum Foundation’s (EF) leadership structure, a move designed to address the growing concerns voiced by the Ethereum community regarding governance and communication.
Buterin's vision for the future of the Ethereum Foundation involves strengthening its commitment to decentralised application (dApp) developers and reinforcing the core principles that Ethereum has championed since its inception: decentralisation, censorship resistance, and privacy. These changes are expected to bolster Ethereum's capacity to adapt and thrive as a globally neutral blockchain platform.
A key element of Buterin's message is the assurance that the EF will refrain from engaging in political lobbying or any ideological shifts that might compromise its impartial position in the blockchain landscape. This stance is a response to suggestions for a more aggressive EF approach toward engaging regulators, ensuring that the foundation does not undermine its decentralised nature.
Ethereum (ETH) has been scrutinized for the Foundation's recent approach to selling its assets, which have often occurred during market rallies or at peak price points. Notably, in 2024, the EF sold 4,566 ETH for $12.9M, followed by another 100 ETH transaction in January 2025. These sales have led to the label of “top escape artist” among community members, further fueling dissatisfaction.
In response to growing concerns, Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Joseph Lubin, also the CEO of ConsenSys, called for a leadership change at the EF. He acknowledged the efforts of the current executive director, Aya Miyaguchi, but suggested that the challenging market environment calls for fresh leadership with a new approach.
Lubin recommended replacing Miyaguchi with two co-leaders: Danny Ryan, a former EF researcher instrumental in Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake (PoS), and Jerome de Tychey, president of Ethereum France. According to Lubin, this partnership would bring much-needed energy, creativity, and an outside-the-box mindset—key components that he believes would resonate deeply with the Ethereum community.
Jerome de Tychey has long been an advocate for change within the EF, with a focus on improving communication, engagement, and simplification of the Foundation’s messaging. In his own words, Ethereum’s strength lies in its collaborative nature, and he is confident that a dynamic leadership team will pave the way for Ethereum's continued dominance in the blockchain ecosystem.
These planned changes represent a strategic effort to propel Ethereum (ETH) to new heights of clarity, efficiency, and development. With stronger leadership and improved transparency, the Ethereum Foundation is positioned to embrace the next phase of blockchain evolution, supporting the broader Ethereum ecosystem.
