The Ethereum Foundation has announced a significant overhaul of its leadership to clarify roles and strengthen its focus on management and strategic oversight. The changes are designed to separate day-to-day operations from long-term vision-setting.
“We remain dedicated to serving as a steward of the Ethereum ecosystem, supporting its growth while upholding decentralization,”
the Foundation stated.
Under the new structure, Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz K. Stańczak have been named co-executive directors. They will lead the management team, including Bastian Aue and Josh Stark. This team will oversee organizational strategy, project execution, and daily operations.
Meanwhile, the Foundation’s board will focus on setting the long-term vision and ensuring compliance with regulations. The board has four members: Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, will provide technical and intellectual guidance. Aya Miyaguchi, Foundation president, will shape the long-term vision and manage external relationships. Patrick Storchenegger, a Swiss legal expert, will ensure compliance with Swiss non-profit regulations. Hsiao-Wei Wang will also serve on the board, acting as a liaison between the board and management.
The Ethereum Foundation’s 2025 strategic priorities, under new leaders Wang and Stańczak, focus on scaling layer-1, enhancing layer-1/layer-2 interoperability, improving user experience, and maintaining strong commitments to censorship resistance, open-source principles, privacy, and security. Stańczak’s two-year tenure includes continued involvement with Nethermind and a new Ethereum-focused investment fund.
This development responds to community calls for a more active role, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi). The Foundation aims to support growth without becoming centralized, with a new board acting as a “security council” to uphold Ethereum’s core values. This board also has the authority to appoint or remove executive directors.
Notably, the Ethereum Foundation is considering a strategic shift in response to criticism about the network’s progress and governance. Insights from a partner at Dragonfly Capital indicate that there may be a move towards a more founder-driven approach and a greater emphasis on capital formation. This shift could resemble models like Solana’s Superteam.
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