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The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is facing intense scrutiny after announcing a nearly 40% budget reduction and laying off around 20% of its workforce. The move came just one day after the launch of EthLabs, a new Ethereum-focused research organization backed by major ecosystem participants, sparking widespread debate about Ethereums future.
Ethereum's core development ecosystem could face a significant funding crisis within the next several months, according to Trent Van Epps.
In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're looking at Ethereum's eventful week that started off with the launch of EthLabs, plus the layoffs at the Ethereum Foundation, and what this all means for the network.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a significant restructuring at the Ethereum Foundation (EF), including a sharp reduction in its operating budget and workforce. The changes reflect a deliberate shift toward long-term financial sustainability and a narrower focus on core protocol priorities.
Ethereum Foundation Cuts Put Long-Term Solvency Back In Focus TL;DR The Ethereum Foundation has reportedly announced a reorganization aimed at reduc
A wallet linked to venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) withdrew 25,560 ether (ETH), worth about $42.62 million, from Binance, a move that landed as ether trades at $1,672. Tracking the Withdrawal The transfer flagged by onchain tracker Lookonchain, said a wallet linked to a16z pulled 25,560 ETH, valued at roughly $42.
The Ethereum Foundation shed 54 roles and cut its 2026 budget by 40%, reorganising into five clusters as it targets a 5% treasury spend rate by 2030.
The Ethereum Foundation eliminated 54 positions and announced a 40% budget cut on the same day, capping months of leadership turnover with its most dramatic restructuring yet.
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