### Vitalik Buterin Addresses Foundation Controversy#

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently responded to controversy surrounding changes in the Ethereum Foundation (EF) leadership on social media. He clearly stated that he currently holds the decision-making power for the new EF leadership team, and the ongoing reforms aim to introduce a formal board of directors to the foundation. However, until this happens, decision-making authority remains with him personally. Vitalik criticized pressure tactics on social media, stating that they are creating a hostile environment for talented developers and making EF management more difficult. He pointed out that these actions are not only unhelpful in achieving the goal but also diminish his interest in accommodating these demands. He also defended Aya Miyaguchi against accusations, noting that there were translation errors in the relevant quotes and criticizing the attacks against her as "pure malice". Vitalik further emphasized that the EF should focus on the core areas of Ethereum that it can effectively represent, while creating space for other organizations (such as Consensys or similar institutions) to develop other aspects of the ecosystem in a more suitable format. He suggested that some areas might even be better suited to operate in a for-profit model.