2026-01-10 05:40:49

Ethereum Foundation researcher Tim Beiko announced a shift in his work focus. In the coming months, his emphasis will gradually shift from core development of the Ethereum mainnet (L1) to application innovation.

Interestingly, he has not left the Foundation. Instead, he has transitioned to the role of protocol advisor, focusing on organizational structure optimization and ecosystem collaboration promotion. Specifically, he will prioritize the handover of responsibilities within AllCoreDevs (Ethereum Core Developer Coordination Organization) to ensure a complete transition of Foundation affairs.

This reflects a strategic shift in the Ethereum Foundation—moving from low-level protocol optimization to nurturing upper-layer application ecosystems. For those interested in the future developments of Ethereum, this signal is worth paying attention to.

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ChainProspector

· 9h ago

Haha, another signal of strategic adjustment... shifting from L1 mining to ecosystem incubation, this pace is quite interesting. Tim's move seems to be reducing the foundation's burden. Once the AllCoreDevs handover is complete, does it mean core development is moving towards decentralization? Wait, shifting to application innovation... could it be paving the way for some layer2 or dapp? But the fact that they haven't left the foundation is quite key, indicating it's indeed a strategic shift rather than a loss of confidence. This move may seem simple on the surface, but it's actually a reallocation of roles... worth long-term observation.

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AirdropDreamer

· 01-10 11:20

Haha, Tim, are you going all-in on the application layer? It seems like the foundation is also quietly adjusting its direction. --- L1 volume is no longer moving, huh? They're all starting to lean towards the application ecosystem. --- It's interesting that he hasn't left the foundation; it's like switching roles to continue working. --- The shift from protocol optimization to ecosystem incubation—are they trying to build an ETH application empire? --- Really, paying attention to these signals is helpful for predicting future trends. --- The handover of responsibilities among AllCoreDevs sounds like a huge workload... this guy must be very busy. --- From L1 to the application layer, it feels like Ethereum is re-positioning its role. --- What does this adjustment imply? Is the protocol stable, or is it really cooling off? --- Organizational restructuring plus ecosystem collaboration—sounds like a big move. --- But shifting towards application innovation is indeed more likely to produce results.

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SerumSqueezer

· 01-10 06:10

Amazing, switching from L1 roll-up parameters to incubate the ecosystem—are we hinting that the protocol layer has already had enough? Stop bragging, real vitality still depends on whether Dapp can deliver something. Moving from core dev to advisor—it's called a promotion in nice words, but it feels like the foundation is just relieving pressure on itself. The complete handover of the AllCoreDevs project is the real benchmark; otherwise, it will just be a mess. This round of adjustments has a bit of the flavor of Mr. Dong Guo, making it hard to see where Ethereum is headed.

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OffchainWinner

· 01-10 06:10

Haha, Tim's move is quite clever. The shift from L1 to application ecosystem suggests that Ethereum's focus is indeed changing. Looking at it from another angle, this indicates that infrastructure optimization has reached a bottleneck. Now, growth depends on ecosystem applications, which is quite interesting. Once the AllCoreDevs handover is complete, I will really feel at ease. The only concern is the potential for a power vacuum to cause issues again. Being able to change positions without leaving the Foundation shows that Ethereum's talent pipeline is quite solid. I'm really looking forward to seeing what innovations can come out of ecosystem incubation. Protocol advisors sound like semi-retirees; Tim probably wants to settle down, haha. This signal is indeed important, but the more critical question is whether it can truly take off afterward. Otherwise, it’s just talk.

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SleepTrader

· 01-10 06:07

Haha, this guy is quite the player. He turns around without leaving the scene and switches to building the ecosystem. --- From L1 to application layer, it seems the foundation also thinks there's nothing left to optimize at the bottom layer? --- Who will AllCoreDevs hand over to? That's the real key. --- Another organizational adjustment, another ecosystem collaboration. Sounds like another round of tinkering. --- The signal is here, but where the real money is will depend on how things develop next. --- Shifting towards application innovation, which means Ethereum is starting to admit that even its mainnet isn't very promising, haha. --- The protocol direction advisor sounds like semi-retired, but this pace is definitely worth paying attention to.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 01-10 06:05

Hey Tim Beiko, this move is pretty good. Shifting from L1 to application ecosystem, the foundation is really betting on the upper layer. Wait, moving from protocol details to ecosystem incubation—does this mean Ethereum is starting to give up the performance arms race? After the AllCoreDevs handover, who will be responsible? Will they continue to slack off on design? I have to say, this signal is definitely worth paying attention to. Either they are about to ramp up application development or they are feeling exhausted.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 01-10 05:44

Huh? Tim Beiko has shifted to the application layer. Is this giving up on L1 or... Mainnet development is really not as popular anymore; now everyone is bottom-fishing in the application ecosystem. This new role as protocol advisor feels pretty superficial; what can actually be implemented? Who will take over AllCoreDevs? This needs to be watched closely. Is the Ethereum Foundation's move a precise strategy or a forced compromise? Incubating at the application layer? Sounds good, but there are still so few users. This signal is worth paying attention to, but don't expect too much. It's called a shift, but actually... Has L1 optimization reached its limit? Or do they really just want to be ecosystem parents? It feels like another major organizational restructuring, and the butterfly effect is still far off.

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LiquidationHunter

· 01-10 05:44

Tim, this move is interesting. Shifting from L1 to application ecosystem, it seems the foundation is also starting to compete in the application layer. --- AllCoreDevs handover? What does that mean... Is the protocol layer about to loosen up? --- Shifting towards application innovation, it sounds like the foundation is also looking for new growth points. --- It's not resignation, just a job transfer. I’d give this move an 8 out of 10. --- From underlying optimization to application incubation, are we finally going to take the ecosystem seriously? --- This signal is a bit intriguing. Only after L1 stabilizes do they dare to shed the burden. --- Protocol advisors sound like semi-retirees? Haha. --- Ecosystem incubation... Looks like a bunch of new projects are about to be revived.

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