Ethereum Restructures RD Division Plans Rethink

Ethereum Foundation Restructures Protocol R&D Teams

• The Ethereum Foundation is restructuring its Protocol R&D teams under the “Protocol” brand.
• Three strategic initiatives focus on scaling Layer 1, scaling blobs for data storage, and enhancing user experience.
• Tim Beiko and Ansgar Dietrichs lead Layer 1 scaling; Alex Stokes and Francesco D’Amato oversee blob scaling; Barnabé Monnot and Josh Rudolf handle user experience improvements.
• Some team members will not continue with the foundation as operations streamline.
• Dankrad Feist serves as a strategic advisor to all three initiatives.

The Ethereum Foundation’s restructuring aims to consolidate development efforts under the new “Protocol” division, focusing on three key areas: Layer 1 scaling, blob scaling, and user experience enhancement. Some team members will depart as part of this streamlining process.