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Ethereum core developer Eric Conner announced his departure from the Ethereum ecosystem, criticizing Vitalik Buterin‘s leadership decisions, and stated that he will focus on developing artificial intelligence tools.
Leadership Disputes and Eric Conner’s Departure
On January 21, Eric Conner, one of Ethereum’s leading developers, announced the end of his 11-year active participation in the Ethereum community. At the core of this decision were criticisms directed at leadership changes implemented by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin.
Vitalik Buterin, declaring himself as the sole authority in Ethereum Foundation (EF) management, stated:
“The person deciding the new EF leadership team is me. One of the goals of the ongoing reform is to give the EF a ‘proper board,’ but until that happens, it’s me.”
This statement created discomfort among some community members who felt it contradicted Ethereum’s decentralization ideals. However, another segment supported Buterin’s leadership until the completion of leadership innovations. Conner positioned himself among those opposing this situation.
Breaking Away from Ethereum and A New Journey
Eric Conner explained his reasons for leaving Ethereum as “understanding the importance of community and adaptation to change.”
Announcing his new roadmap, Conner revealed that he has transitioned to the artificial intelligence field and will initially work on developing an AI tool called Freysa.ai. He also expressed his openness to collaborating on other artificial intelligence projects.
Leadership Restructuring at Ethereum Foundation
On January 18, Vitalik Buterin announced a major change in the Ethereum Foundation’s leadership team. The primary purpose of these changes was to emphasize technical expertise and establish better communication between developers in the Ethereum ecosystem and the foundation.
These changes came after the Ethereum Foundation’s expenditures, roadmap, and personnel decisions were criticized by the community throughout 2024.
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