Disclaimer: Information found on CryptoreNews is those of writers quoted. It does not represent the opinions of CryptoreNews on whether to sell, buy or hold any investments. You are advised to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions. Use provided information at your own risk.
CryptoreNews covers fintech, blockchain and Bitcoin bringing you the latest crypto news and analyses on the future of money.
Stańczak joined the Ethereum Foundation in 2025 following the departure of long-serving chief Aya Miyaguchi amid criticisms that the foundation was lacking in its efforts to advance the Ethereum ecosystem.
Tomasz K. Stańczak is departing from the Ethereum Foundation, which he has co-directed since last year with Hsiao-Wei Wang. (CoinDesk)
What to know:
- Tomasz Stańczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation (EF), is resigning from his leadership position at the end of the month.
- Stańczak, who has shared leadership of the foundation with Hsiao-Wei Wang since early 2025, will be succeeded by Bastian Aue, who will serve as co-executive director alongside Wang.
In this article
BTC$66,560.23◢0.83%
Related Posts
Tomasz Stańczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation (EF), announced today that he will resign from his leadership role at the end of February 2026, signifying a significant change in the organization’s executive team.
Stańczak, who has co-led the foundation with Hsiao-Wei Wang since early 2025, indicated in a blog post that he believes the foundation and the larger Ethereum ecosystem are “in a healthy state” as he prepares to transfer leadership to Bastian Aue, who will assume the co-executive director position alongside Wang.
STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon’t miss another story.Subscribe to the The Protocol Newsletter today. See all newslettersSign me up
Stańczak’s time at the EF commenced during a challenging period. He joined after the transition of long-time executive director Aya Miyaguchi into a new leadership role amid growing community dissatisfaction that the foundation was insufficiently advancing the Ethereum ecosystem.
At that time, critics pointed to a perceived gap between the EF and developers, including conflicts of interest, disagreements over strategic direction, and frustrations regarding ETH‘s price performance. Such critiques prompted a broader leadership restructuring.
While Stańczak expressed confidence in the team’s capacity to pursue the EF’s mission, he also indicated his desire to stay engaged in the ecosystem.
“I plan to continue working directly with founders in frontier tech and Ethereum. I want to see and support the realization of the vision that I have discussed over the last years. It is one of the most exciting times to be a builder on Ethereum,” Stańczak stated.
Read more: Ethereum Foundation’s Aya Miyaguchi Leaving Executive Director Role
