A New Chapter for Ethereum | EFs Co-EDs Tomasz & Hsiao-Wei

This episode explores the new leadership and future direction of the Ethereum Foundation (EF) with co-executive directors Tomasz Stanczak and Hsiao-Wei Wang. Against the backdrop of a community eager for operational improvements, the discussion highlights the EF's role as a steward, empowering the ecosystem while maintaining core principles. Stanczak aims to accelerate internal processes and improve communication, while Wang emphasizes balancing growth with decentralization and openness. More significantly, the conversation pivots to three key objectives for the next 12 months: scaling Ethereum Layer 1, scaling blobs for Layer 2 solutions, and improving user experience, all aimed at making Ethereum a more product-centric ecosystem. For instance, the scaling initiative targets a 3x throughput increase this year and 10x next year, aligning research with tangible outcomes. As the discussion progresses, the hosts and guests consider how the EF can improve its engagement with the Ethereum community. Emerging industry patterns reflected in this conversation suggest a shift towards more proactive communication, faster execution, and a stronger focus on user needs within the Ethereum ecosystem.