The Ethereum Applications Guild, founded by Vitalik Buterin and Dr. Xiao Feng, aims to accelerate the transition of Ethereum from its current infrastructure focus towards real-world applications. The guild takes inspiration from Shanhaiwoo, an incubator program that has helped bring together global developers across diverse fields like AI and crypto, leading to crucial insights on addressing Ethereum’s structural challenges in a sustainable manner. By providing a collaborative framework for developers to build, test, and advance new projects focused on real-world impact, the guild aims to bridge the gap between Ethereum’s infrastructure and its potential in driving decentralized applications (dApps). The initiative signifies a pivotal moment for the Ethereum ecosystem, with leaders comparing it to the early days of the internet where commercial applications began to flourish. The Guild is already inviting key stakeholders like treasury groups, research institutions, Layer 2 teams, and protocol foundations, aiming to foster a strong community-driven coalition.