The Daily Gwei - An Ethereum Podcast EF leadership changes, Ethereum's core values & more - The Daily Gwei Refuel #830 - Ethereum Updates
Mar 3, 2025
Dive into the recent leadership changes at the Ethereum Foundation, highlighting new promotions and the community's concerns. Discuss the controversial proposal for a crypto strategic reserve and question the legitimacy of assets like XRP and Bitcoin. Explore how these shifts affect Ethereum's focus and cultural integrity. Lastly, analyze the current state of the cryptocurrency market, weighing the performances of Bitcoin and Ethereum while maintaining an optimistic outlook for future developments.
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EF Leadership Changes
- The Ethereum Foundation (EF) appointed two new co-executive directors, Xiaowei Wang and Tomas Stanskak.
- This co-ED structure is unusual but may be effective given the EF's unique non-company status.
Crypto Strategic Reserve
- Former US President Trump announced a crypto strategic reserve including XRP, ADA, SOL, BTC, and ETH.
- Sassano criticizes this selection, arguing some assets lack strategic importance for the US.
Danny Ryan Joins Etherealize
- Danny Ryan joined Etherealize as co-founder, focusing on institutional and government adoption of Ethereum.
- This complements the EF's focus on R&D, creating a powerful synergy for Ethereum's growth.