Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the Ethereum Foundation should not function as the center of Ethereum, but as one "node" in a broader ecosystem with a clear purpose. His comments, posted on X on June 25, add to debate over the foundation’s role as the organization undergoes restructuring and sees a series of departures or announced exits by prominent senior contributors, including co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak. The remarks broadly reinforce earlier arguments from Consensys CEO Joe Lubin that the foundation should stay focused on core technology, neutrality and protocol stewardship rather than lead ecosystem expansion or partnerships.