Ethereum Foundation Lays Off R&D Staff, Restructures Under ‘Protocol’ Banner

Crypto Reporter

Shalini Nagarajan

Crypto Reporter

Shalini Nagarajan

About Author

Shalini is a crypto reporter who provides in-depth reports on daily developments and regulatory shifts in the cryptocurrency sector.

Share

Last updated: 

June 2, 2025

Why Trust Cryptonews

Cryptonews has covered the cryptocurrency industry topics since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights to our readers. Our journalists and analysts have extensive experience in market analysis and blockchain technologies. We strive to maintain high editorial standards, focusing on factual accuracy and balanced reporting across all areas – from cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects to industry events, products, and technological developments. Our ongoing presence in the industry reflects our commitment to delivering relevant information in the evolving world of digital assets. Read more about Cryptonews

The Ethereum Foundation has laid off members of its research and development team and restructured its Protocol Research and Development division, now rebranded as simply “Protocol,” as it looks to sharpen focus on scaling and usability.

In a blog post published Monday, the Foundation said the changes are meant to support “a new level of focus and collaboration” as Ethereum enters what it called “its best shot at deploying not only our technology, but our values, at planetary scale.”

To deliver on that vision, the Foundation is aligning Protocol around three priorities — “scale L1, scale blobs, improve UX.”

Each area is now mapped to a strategic initiative and leadership team, meant to ensure greater accountability and resource focus.

‘Protocol’ Division to Operate With Streamlined Teams Following Staff Reductions

The Foundation said: “The changes we’re announcing today are a departure from our previous ways of working, but we feel these set us on a more responsive and effective path.” It added, “Protocol is now a more united and leaner organization with more focused teams.”

As part of the restructuring, “some members of PR&D won’t be continuing with the Ethereum Foundation.” The Foundation encouraged others in the community to hire those affected, saying, “We hope these individuals continue on in the Ethereum ecosystem.”

Ethereum Foundation Appoints Leaders Across Key Focus Areas

The leadership team now includes Tim Beiko and Ansgar Dietrichs, who will focus on Layer 1 scaling. Meanwhile, Alex Stokes and Francesco D’Amato will lead efforts on Layer 2 scaling. In addition, Barnabé Monnot and Josh Rudolf will oversee improvements in user experience. Dankrad Feist will serve as a strategic advisor across all three areas.

The blog also noted the importance of execution, saying, “Each of these goals is now mapped to a strategic initiative for Protocol, a shared workspace to bring our complementary talents together.”

As Ethereum’s technical roadmap grows more complex, the need for faster iteration is also increasing. In response, the Foundation pointed to the importance of tighter collaboration. It noted: “Rapidly transitioning research into prototypes and to production means that we need tighter collaboration and feedback loops.”

The Ethereum Foundation is now inviting new contributors to join Protocol, particularly for open roles such as a UX Lead and a Performance Engineering Lead. “Let’s do it together. Let’s ship Protocol,” the post concluded.

Explore new destinations with ease using the Garmin Drive 52 GPS Navigator! With over 17,988 ratings and a solid 4.4/5-star rating, this GPS system has been a top choice for travelers. Over 500+ units were bought in the past month, all for only $144.99.

This 5″ GPS navigator comes with essential driver alerts, real-time travel data, and external memory storage. The simple on-screen menus and bright, easy-to-see maps make it easy to navigate wherever you are. Plus, it’s road trip-ready with The HISTORY Channel database, featuring notable historic sites and much more to enhance your journey.

Don’t miss out—get your hands on the Garmin Drive 52 today for a smoother ride ahead! Buy Now for $144.99 on Amazon!

Help Power Techcratic’s Future – Scan To Support

If Techcratic’s content and insights have helped you, consider giving back by supporting the platform with crypto. Every contribution makes a difference, whether it’s for high-quality content, server maintenance, or future updates. Techcratic is constantly evolving, and your support helps drive that progress.

As a solo operator who wears all the hats, creating content, managing the tech, and running the site, your support allows me to stay focused on delivering valuable resources. Your support keeps everything running smoothly and enables me to continue creating the content you love. I’m deeply grateful for your support, it truly means the world to me! Thank you!