Vitalik Buterin addresses controversy as Ethereum Foundation sells another 100 ETH
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) sold 100 ETH for $336,475, totaling 200 ETH sold in 2025, valued at $672,000. This has sparked debate within the Ethereum community regarding resource management, with critics suggesting the EF should prioritize staking ETH for yield generation. Vitalik Buterin cited regulatory concerns and potential hard forks as reasons for selling instead of staking. He indicated that the EF is exploring effective utilization of its ETH holdings, including staking, but these efforts are in early stages. SpotOnChain recommended over-the-counter trading for future sales to mitigate public scrutiny. The EF is undergoing leadership restructuring to enhance collaboration and uphold decentralization, privacy, and open-source innovation. Buterin emphasized neutrality and support for developers without political lobbying. Aave CEO Stani Kulechov proposed operational cost cuts, treasury optimization, and a sustainable revenue model to improve financial stability.
