Ethereum News: Ethereum Foundation Drops 20% of Staff and Reshapes Into Five Protocol Clusters

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The Ethereum Foundation cut 54 roles, reduced its 2026 budget by 40%, and reorganized into five protocol-focused clusters. The new structure concentrates on protocol layer work, access tooling, user research, community positioning, and institutional engagement. The foundation is also shifting toward an endowment-style treasury model and a lower long-term spend rate. The article highlights a near-term funding risk for core development as previous incentive programs expire and ecosystem groups may need to absorb more protocol work.

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