@tim

Over the next few months, I'll be refocusing my work from L1 R&D to exploring frontier use cases for Ethereum. The protocol is approaching its endgame, yet we've only just begun scratching the surface of what a permissionless, scalable, cryptoeconomically secure, and cheaply verifiable world computer can do. What are things that can *only* exist on Ethereum? That fully leverage its unique properties? That make it not only unreasonably sufficient, but reasonably necessary for the world? These questions have been on my mind for a while, and it feels like the right time to thoroughly explore them! That being said, ensuring a smooth transition for AllCoreDevs and my EF responsibilities is my #1 short-term priority. Thankfully, given both Ethereum and the EF's resilient design, there are already people with deep context on virtually everything on my plate. My leave last year helped make more space for them to take ownership. I now plan to support them through a full handover. To be clear, I am staying at the EF, including for this new project. For now, my role will shift to being an advisor to Protocol, working with EF & cluster leadership to ensure we have the right structure to support the org and our various ecosystem engagements. On the ACD front, Ansgar has graciously agreed to extend his interim stint as ACDE chair. There too, I'll be hands-on helping until we've got a stable long-term configuration for the calls. Looking back, I'm incredibly grateful to have been a part of such a transformative period for Ethereum protocol development and the EF! The calibre of problems to solve and people to solve them with was unmatched. A big part of why I feel comfortable stepping away now is my confidence in the individuals and processes involved in the protocol's stewardship. Thank you all for the care that you bring to your work! Ethereum is lucky to have you ❤‍🔥 It's unusual to get the opportunity to both properly close such a meaningful chapter and start another exciting one in parallel. I don't take that for granted and plan to make the most of it! 2026 will be a pivotal year for Ethereum, at all layers of the stack, and I'm thrilled to continue to play a part in its story!

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