Ethereum Development Conflict: Accusations of Hidden Projects, Funding Offers, and Salary Cuts

A public clash between Geth developer Péter Szilágyi and Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak has erupted over the future of Geth development. Szilágyi alleges that the foundation secretly funded a parallel Geth team within Nethermind without informing the original team, prompting accusations of secretive strategies and funding offers for team independence. Szilágyi claims he was terminated from the Foundation following his efforts to discuss these issues publicly. The Foundation has denied offering any such financial incentives while also stating that it intends to continue development on Geth. Stańczak reportedly pressured Geth developers to consider alternative employment opportunities, prompting concern and uncertainty for team members. Despite this internal conflict, the foundation insists there are no plans to discontinue Geth development.