Recent revelations about internal practices at the Ethereum Foundation have ignited debate about compensation fairness within the community. Chief developer Péter Szilágyi has raised concerns regarding underpayment of key team members, sparking widespread discussion and a wavering of confidence in the organization’s leadership. Szilágyi’s disclosure reveals an apparent disconnect between the Foundation’s significant financial resources and its contribution to the network. This lack of equitable compensation has prompted anxieties about sustainability within the Ethereum ecosystem. Experts are uncertain if the Foundation can navigate these issues effectively, but a reevaluation of its direction seems inevitable in light of growing discord.