At Consensus 2025 in Toronto, representatives of Ethereum addressed critiques regarding governance and technological direction.
Leadership and Critique
During the Consensus 2025 event held from May 14 to 16, discussions focused on governance within the Ethereum Foundation. Josh Stark acknowledged community expectations around the need for stronger leadership and better coordination on roadmap execution. Paul Brody defended the work of former executive director Aya Miyaguchi, emphasizing the positive outcomes of her tenure.
Technical Complexity of Ethereum
Ethereum representatives defended the technological direction, notably the 'rollup-centric' model. Paul Brody highlighted that Ethereum now supports over 120 layer 2 solutions, handling between 300 and 450 million daily transactions. Transaction fees have been below one cent for three months, despite criticisms regarding potential fragmentation.
The Future of Ethereum and its Vision
Ethereum's strategy focuses on long-term innovation and modularity. Questions about security and user experience are pivotal during this innovation process. Josh Stark noted that 'we are the ones who have advanced furthest on this path' and emphasized the importance of technical complexity in building an infrastructure network.
Discussions at Consensus 2025 underscored Ethereum's commitment to further development despite ongoing challenges and critiques.
