

Ethereum’s biggest problems in 2025 W/ Tomasz Stańczak
8 snips May 20, 2025
Tomasz Stańczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation and founder of NetherMind, shares insights on Ethereum's future. He discusses the critical need for collaboration within the ecosystem to tackle emerging challenges. The conversation covers growing institutional interests, highlighting regulatory impacts and strategic marketing opportunities. Tomasz emphasizes enhancing Layer 1 capabilities and the importance of improving the app layer for developers and users. He also envisions advancements in interoperability, tokenization, and the metaverse.
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Ethereum's Honeymoon Phase
- Ethereum is witnessing a renewed enthusiasm as veterans rejoin the ecosystem to support new changes.
- Tomasz describes this moment as a "honeymoon phase" marked by collaboration and revived strategic importance.
Institutional Adoption Unlocks Growth
- The final green light for institutions to use Ethereum presents massive growth opportunities.
- This shift will reduce skepticism and expand adoption through identity, payment, and AI-related solutions.
Ethereum's Marketing is Communication
- Ethereum's marketing problem is more about clear, consistent communication than traditional advertising.
- Strong messaging amplified by businesses successfully spreads Ethereum's brand and foundational values.