Second Ethereum Foundation Researcher Acknowledges Advisory Deal Paid in EIGEN
Summary
Top Ethereum Foundation developer Dankrad Feist has joined EigenFoundation, a non-profit guiding EigenLayer, a restaking protocol. Another EF developer, Justin Drake, is also advising EigenFoundation. Their involvement sparked debate about conflicts of interest. Feist and Drake disclosed receiving significant token incentives. Feist emphasized his personal stance and commitment to accountability. Drake pledged to reinvest proceeds and remain critical of EigenLayer. The move raised concerns about potential conflicts and ethical implications.
