ENS veteran says fired former colleague helped drive project’s 2021–2022 mainstream rise

Rotki founder Lefteris Karapetsas publicly defended early ENS core member Brantly Millegan, saying Millegan kept working for the ecosystem after being dismissed and only recently announced his departure.

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Summary

Rotki founder Lefteris Karapetsas publicly defended early ENS core member Brantly Millegan, arguing that Millegan was a key force behind ENS gaining broader public recognition in 2021 and 2022. Karapetsas said Millegan had previously been fired but continued contributing to the ENS ecosystem afterward, and only recently formally announced his exit. The remarks revive attention on the role early contributors can play in open crypto networks, where work on the broader ecosystem can continue even after a formal employment relationship ends.

Terms & Concepts
  • ENS: Ethereum naming system for wallet addresses
  • ecosystem: Broader network of users, builders and services