Two Researchers Resign from the Ethereum Foundation

Odaily Odaily: Ethereum Foundation researchers Carl Beek and Julian Ma announced their resignations on Monday. Carl Beek is leaving after seven years of service, with his last working day being May 29. Julian Ma announced his departure after serving for approximately four years.

Previously, several other executives and researchers had already left the foundation, including co-Executive Director Tomasz K. Stańczak, who departed in February, Josh Stark in March, and Protocol team leads Barnabé Monnot, Tim Beiko, and Alex Stokes, who announced their resignations earlier this month.

The Ethereum Foundation underwent a major restructuring in 2025 in response to community criticism, and has recently sparked controversy over events such as requiring employees to sign loyalty pledges.