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Vitalik's Anime Letter Triggered Ethereum's Biggest Talent Exodus — 8 Senior Researchers Gone

May 24, 2026 · 5 min read

Eight senior Ethereum Foundation researchers quit in 2026, five in May alone. The trigger? A Milady-themed 'Mandate' document staff were told to sign or be fired. Now a former EF dev wants $1 billion to replace the whole organization.