PANews reported on January 22 that Ethereum founding member Anthony DOnofrio published a commentary article on CoinDesk titled "The Ethereum Foundation has lost its way". The article called for leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation. He said: "To ensure its future, the Ethereum Foundation must transform from a passive institution to a proactive vision promoter." DOnofrio pointed out that the Ethereum Foundation is a contradiction; although it is committed to decentralization, its operation is centralized, with a director, a financial department, paid developers, and a core circle; these structures, while necessary for coordination, conflict with Ethereum's decentralized philosophy.
He pointed out that the Ethereum Foundation, in its current form, aims to minimize internal and external threats, but has lost its original vision. The next phase of Ethereum requires more than just technical research and coordination meetings. It requires visionary leadership - someone who understands not only the technology, but also its broader social, philosophical and political impact. This leader must inspire a new generation of builders, connect technology with human needs, and navigate a complex political environment without compromising the ideals of Ethereum.
In addition, DOnofrio called on the Ethereum Foundation to provide more transparency and strengthen ties with the community, and to seize opportunities to engage with legislators under favorable conditions in the current U.S. political climate, and while maintaining political neutrality, the Foundation can create or promote frameworks that encourage compliance and innovation. In addition, the Ethereum Foundation should consider using its own technology to coordinate its operations and demonstrate the transformative potential of decentralized systems; by adopting Ethereum-based tools and protocols, the Foundation can manage governance, funding allocation, decision-making processes, and community participation. DOnofrio also called on the Ethereum Foundation to make financial accountability a priority.
