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Hsiao-Wei Wang announced her resignation as Co-Executive Director and Board Member of the Ethereum Foundation, effective immediately. The decision follows the conclusion of a sabbatical during which she said co-director Bastian guided the organization's transition.
In her statement, Wang framed Ethereum's strength as rooted in its global community of contributors building permissionless infrastructure, and confirmed she remains part of that community. Her next steps are not yet defined.
The exit formalizes a hand-off that has effectively been underway since Wang stepped back for sabbatical, leaving Bastian as the operational lead through the transition period.
Frequently asked questions
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Who is Hsiao-Wei Wang in the Ethereum ecosystem?
Hsiao-Wei Wang served as Co-Executive Director and Board Member of the Ethereum Foundation, a long-time researcher and contributor within the broader Ethereum community.
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Why did Hsiao-Wei Wang resign from the Ethereum Foundation?
She announced her resignation effective immediately following the conclusion of a sabbatical, during which co-director Bastian had already been leading day-to-day operations.
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Who is leading the Ethereum Foundation now?
Co-director Bastian had been guiding the organization through Wang's sabbatical and remains in the operational lead role following her resignation.
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Does this resignation change Ethereum's protocol direction?
No. Wang framed the move as personal and emphasized Ethereum's strength lies in its global community of contributors, not in any single leader.
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What did Wang say about her next role?
She said her next steps are not yet finalized but confirmed she remains a proud member of the Ethereum community.
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