Ethereum Foundation protocol researcher resigns and warns that Ethereum's decentralized world computer vision could disrupt traditional institutions.
Regulation & Gov ·
An Ethereum Foundation protocol researcher has resigned while cautioning that Ethereum's vision as a decentralized "world computer" poses risks to banks, governments, and other institutions. The resignation comes amid a broader leadership exodus at the foundation in 2025–2026, alongside ongoing debates about the organization's funding model and protocol governance direction.