The Ethereum ecosystem is facing a significant controversy surrounding the future of the Geth client implementation, one of the network’s most vital components. Accusations have been levied against the Ethereum Foundation for attempting to split the Geth development team, with prominent developer Péter Szilágyi raising serious concerns on social media. Szilágyi claims that the foundation offered a $5 million incentive package to initiate a separation, which was rejected by the existing Geth team. The controversy further escalates as Szilágyi alleges that the foundation funded a parallel Geth team within Nethermind, another prominent Ethereum client development team, and pressured developers to leave the main Geth team. If true, these claims raise concerns about transparency and the handling of critical blockchain infrastructure resources.