Ethereum Foundation Leadership Changes and Buterin’s Privacy Stance

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is undergoing a significant leadership shift as Aya Miyaguchi steps up to the presidency role. This transition follows community scrutiny and ongoing criticisms regarding EF’s management practices. Notably, Vitalik Buterin has voiced his opposition to the UK government’s encryption backdoor proposal, arguing it compromises security by design. He advocates for strong encryption measures that safeguard user privacy.