Former EF developer Dankrad Feist suggests $1 billion raise for new Ethereum advocacy group

According to The Block, Dankrad Feist proposed a new organization aligned with Ethereum’s economy, arguing the Ethereum Foundation holds less than 0.1% of ETH and lacks staking or fee income.

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Summary

Former Ethereum researcher Dankrad Feist proposed raising at least $1 billion for a new organization aligned with Ethereum’s economy, according to The Block. Feist said the Ethereum Foundation holds less than 0.1% of ETH and does not have staking or fee income, framing those constraints as part of the rationale for creating a separate entity. The proposal was shared on X, and the source does not provide further details on the organization’s structure, timeline, participants, or funding commitments.

Terms & Concepts
  • Ethereum Foundation: A nonprofit organization that supports Ethereum ecosystem research, development, and coordination.
  • ETH: The native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, used for transactions, fees, and staking.
  • staking: The process of locking cryptocurrency to help secure a blockchain network and earn rewards in return.