Ethereum Foundation Reshapes Leadership as Fusaka Hard Fork Prepares for Launch

Ethereum Foundation Unveils New Leadership Model

The Ethereum Foundation has overhauled its leadership structure, creating a clearer distinction between its board of directors and management team.
According to an April 28 announcement, the board will now focus on Ethereum’s broader vision, while management will drive strategic and operational execution.

• Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz K. Stańczak have been appointed co-executive directors.
• Vitalik Buterin, Aya Miyaguchi, Patrick Storchenegger, and Wang will form the new board.
• Key focus areas include censorship resistance, privacy, open-source innovation, and scaling.

The board selected Wang and Stańczak directly — an “unconventional” move intended to accelerate Ethereum’s evolution during a critical growth phase.

Focus on Scaling and UX

The Ethereum Foundation outlined three major priorities for the next year:

• Scaling Ethereum Layer 1: Core upgrades to increase base chain efficiency.
• Scaling Layer 2 blobs: Enhancing Layer 2 transaction throughput.
• Improving user experience: Making Ethereum more accessible for developers and end-users alike.

Researchers like Dankrad Feist and Sophia Gold have already proposed raising the gas limit through EIP-9678 and EIP-9698, aiming to boost transaction capacity at the base layer.

Fusaka Hard Fork Slated for Q3–Q4 2025

In parallel with its internal restructuring, Ethereum is preparing for its next major network upgrade: Fusaka.

According to co-executive director Tomasz K. Stańczak, Fusaka is targeted for rollout in Q3 or Q4 2025. However, the proposed Ethereum Virtual Machine Object Format (EOF) upgrade—initially slated for inclusion—was recently removed to avoid delaying the hard fork.

• EOF sought to introduce a structured container format for smart contract bytecode.
• It would have improved efficiency and enhanced security through features like RJUMP (restricted jumps).
• However, concerns over its complexity, tooling risks, and community division led to its exclusion.

Tim Beiko, a key Ethereum developer, confirmed that EOF would not be part of Fusaka, citing technical uncertainties.

What It Means For You [NFA]

Ethereum’s restructuring and the upcoming Fusaka upgrade could strengthen the network’s scalability and user experience in the medium term.
For developers, it means an Ethereum roadmap that’s more cautious but targeted. For users and investors, it signals that Ethereum is focusing on speed, cost-efficiency, and security without rushing disruptive changes.
Expect technical improvements by late 2025—but fewer headline-grabbing overhauls in the short term.