The Ethereum Foundation has announced a significant restructuring, reducing its workforce by 54 employees, or roughly 20% of its staff. The move follows a months-long review aimed at aligning the organization with its updated mandate and long-term priorities.

As part of the overhaul, the Foundation introduced a new structure built around five core areas: Protocol, Access, User, Community, and Institutional Layers. The changes are designed to strengthen Ethereum's focus on scalability, privacy, decentralization, and real-world adoption.

The Foundation stated that the restructuring will allow it to concentrate resources on critical initiatives while reducing distractions from short-term market conditions. Departing employees will receive severance packages and transition support as they pursue new opportunities within the broader Ethereum ecosystem.