Anthony DOnofrio, a founding member of Ethereum, issued an article calling for leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation.

PANews reported on January 22 that Anthony DOnofrio, a founding member of Ethereum, published a commentary article "The Ethereum Foundation has lost its way" on CoinDesk. The article calls 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 The operation method is centralized, with a director, financial department, paid developers and inner circle; although these structures are necessary for coordination, they conflict with Ethereum's decentralized concept.

He pointed out that the Ethereum Foundation, in its current form, aims to minimize internal and external threats, but has lost its original vision. Ethereum’s next phase will require more than just technical research and coordination meetings. It requires visionary leadership – someone who understands not just the technology but its wider social, philosophical and political implications. This leader must inspire a new generation of builders, connect technology to 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, seize opportunities to engage with legislators in the current favorable U.S. political climate, and while maintaining political neutrality, the Foundation Frameworks that encourage compliance and innovation can be created or promoted. Additionally, the Ethereum Foundation should consider leveraging its own technology to coordinate its operations, demonstrating the transformative potential of decentralized systems; by adopting Ethereum-based tools and protocols, the Foundation can manage governance, fund allocation, decision-making processes, and communities participate. DOnofrio also called on the Ethereum Foundation to make financial accountability a priority.