The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a significant workforce reduction, cutting approximately 20% of its staff as part of a broad organizational restructuring aimed at improving efficiency and supporting its long-term development goals. The announcement comes during a challenging period for the cryptocurrency market, with Ethereums price recently falling to around $1,650 amid widespread market volatility and heavy liquidations across digital assets.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) will reduce its annual budget by approximately 40% as it transitions toward a more sustainable, endowment-style financial model, according to Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. The announcement comes amid significant organizational changes, including staff reductions and leadership departures.
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New structure: The Ethereum Foundation introduced a five-cluster model focused on protocol, access, user, community, and institutional domains. Workforce changes: The Ethereum Foundation reduced staff by 54 people and is providing severance and transition support. Ecosystem shifts: Leadership departures and the launch of Ethlabs highlight broader changes surrounding the Ethereum Foundation.
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