The Ethereum Foundation is undergoing a major restructuring: reducing its workforce by 20%.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has completed a multi-month reorganization aimed at optimizing its internal structure and implementing an updated Treasury Management Policy. As part of this process, the foundation transitioned to a model consisting of five key working clusters: Protocol Layer, Access Layer, User Layer, Community Layer, and Institutional Layer. Additionally, operational and management support blocks were allocated.
One of the most significant consequences of the restructuring was staff reduction. The EF parted ways with 54 employees, representing approximately 20% of the total workforce. For the laid-off specialists, the foundation offered a severance package including at least one month's salary for each year of service or the local statutory minimum. Furthermore, the EF provides assistance in finding a new role within the Ethereum ecosystem and a small grant for related expenses.
From my perspective, this decision demonstrates the Ethereum Foundation's commitment to greater efficiency and adaptation to current market conditions. Although a painful step, the staff reduction may allow the foundation to respond more flexibly to challenges and focus on key development areas, such as scaling and improving user experience. However, it is important that this process does not lead to the loss of critically important experts, especially in the field of protocol development.