Ethereum Foundation (EF) has just announced layoffs for the first time

In early June, EF restructured the PR&D department into Protocol, focusing on expanding Layer 1, data accessibility, and improving user experience. Over 10 employees were laid off.

This move has sparked controversy within the community. Many believe that EF is losing direction, becoming inefficient, and showing signs of centralization of power.

At the heart of the debate is: Is the non-profit fund model still suitable for a global network like Ethereum?

Vitalik is almost no longer in an operational role, but questions still arise: Is he the leader or the actual decision-maker?

Ethereum is at a crossroads: to continue operating under the old model, or to shift to a more transparent, efficient structure with clearer incentive mechanisms?