Ethereum Foundation Co-Director Tomasz Stańczak to Step Down

Published at 2026-02-13 15:45:46

Tomasz Stańczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, is stepping down at the end of February 2026, concluding a one-year term that unfolded during one of the foundation’s most closely watched periods. His departure comes as the foundation faces heightened scrutiny from developers, ecosystem projects, and observers tracking governance and upgrade coordination.

Leadership responsibilities will transfer to Bastian Aue, who will take the co-director role alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang. The change is presented as an internal transition rather than a strategic pivot, and market impact on ETH is likely to be limited in the near term. For the community, the move underscores an ongoing focus on continuity in operations and governance as the foundation navigates technical roadmaps and external scrutiny.

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