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Ethereum Foundation Suspends Public Funding Applications for Ecosystem Support Program

Ethereum Foundation Suspends Public Funding Applications for Ecosystem Support Program

The Ethereum Foundation pauses open grant applications to realign its funding strategy, moving towards a proactive model to better address long-term ecosystem goals.

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Fact Check
The statement is directly confirmed by primary sources, including the Ethereum Foundation's official blog (Source 2, 6) and the Ecosystem Support Program's (ESP) official X account (Source 3, 7). These sources explicitly state that open grant applications are 'temporarily paused'. Multiple secondary news sources (Source 1, 5) corroborate this announcement.
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Summary

The Ethereum Foundation has temporarily paused new grant applications to its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) as it reassesses its funding approach. The foundation aims to transition from a reactive to a proactive model that better aligns with long-term priorities. Existing grantees will continue to receive support.

Terms & Concepts
  • Ecosystem Support Program (ESP): A program by the Ethereum Foundation designed to fund projects that contribute to the growth and development of the Ethereum ecosystem.