Two additional developers leave Ethereum Foundation

May 19, 2026

The Ethereum Foundation is experiencing a steady stream of departures from key personnel, with Carl Beek and Julian Ma being the latest to announce their exits from the organization. Both developers made the decision to leave voluntarily, with Beek set to depart at the end of the month after seven years of contributing to projects such as the Ethereum Beacon Chain and network throughput enhancements.

In a farewell message, Beek expressed gratitude for his time at EF, emphasizing the importance of the people driving Ethereum’s success. He reflected on his uncertainty about the future but remained appreciative of the years spent working with the team. Ma, who had been with the organization for four years, revealed that his departure was motivated by a desire to shift his focus towards product work and growth after being involved in designing network economics and scaling solutions.

The departures of Beek and Ma are part of a larger trend of resignations within the Ethereum Foundation, with prominent members like Barnabé Monnot, Tim Beiko, and Alex Stokes having recently left the Protocol team. Temporary managers have stepped in to fill the vacancies left by these departures. Earlier this year, team manager Josh Stark and co-executive director Tomasz Stanczak also announced their exits, with some experts transitioning to external projects as well.

The shifting landscape within the Ethereum Foundation has raised questions about the future of the organization and its ability to retain talent. Despite these departures, the EF team remains focused on preparing the network for quantum protection by 2029, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the platform’s capabilities and security measures. As the foundation undergoes changes in its personnel, the resilience and adaptability of the Ethereum ecosystem will be tested in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities.