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Date: 2025-02-25 17:00:12
Aya Miyaguchi is set to switch from her current position as Executive Director to become the President of the Ethereum Foundation, signifying a shift in the organization's leadership.
In a blog post, Miyaguchi revealed that this change had been in the works for the past year.
As President, Miyaguchi will prioritize enhancing the Ethereum Foundation's institutional collaborations and broadening its vision and culture. She underscored that the foundation's mission is not to govern Ethereum (ETH) but to uphold its principles and ensure its robustness as a decentralized ecosystem.
"Ethereum is owned by everyone because it is owned by no one," Miyaguchi expressed. "Our culture of permissionlessness doesn't just accept disagreement—it becomes stronger through it."
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed his support for this decision and suggested future leadership modifications.
Aya initially proposed the idea of moving from ED of @ethereumfndn to President a year ago.
She has achieved a great deal during her seven years as executive director of the EF. In my opinion, the role of an ED is to foster an environment where others can excel and perform at their best,…
Miyaguchi has been part of the Ethereum Foundation for seven years, overseeing crucial initiatives such as client diversity, research and development interoperability, and development coordination.
She referred to Ethereum's move to proof-of-stake as a significant accomplishment, characterizing it as an instance of "leadership without control, coordination without centralization."
She also emphasized the Ethereum Foundation's philosophy of "subtraction," which aims to decrease centralized influence while supporting Ethereum's long-term sustainability.
Under her guidance, the foundation has concentrated on nurturing rather than controlling key development efforts, encouraging diverse client teams, and cultivating autonomous community leadership.
"The Ethereum Foundation's duty is to ensure that Ethereum remains robust, not just as a network, but as a wider ecosystem of people, ideas, and values," Miyaguchi affirmed.
Her transition to the presidency mirrors the Ethereum Foundation's evolving strategy, ensuring that its function remains adaptable while preserving Ethereum's decentralized nature.
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