Ethereum’s development community is facing significant internal conflict, fueled by leadership disputes over direction, transparency, and governance. Key departures and public criticisms have raised concerns about the project’s future stability, particularly its ability to govern and manage DeFi growth. 2025 has seen Eric Conner announce his resignation following complaints about Ethereum’s direction and foundation governance. Vitalik Buterin, while dismissing reshuffle calls, faces scrutiny from community members. Concerns over transparency surrounding the Ethereum Foundation have amplified, with some calling for Aya Miyaguchi’s resignation. The internal discord could significantly impact Ethereum’s future governance, potentially influencing DeFi evolution and financial operations. Concerns regarding the Foundation’s 35,000 ETH transfer have fueled market volatility, raising questions about potential ramifications for the ecosystem’s stability. Past EIP disputes highlight how leadership tensions can drive market sentiment shifts, indicating that the upcoming foundation spending report may impact investor confidence in Ethereum’s future trajectory.