#VitalikOnEFSales Vitalik just confirmed something major: the Ethereum Foundation is intentionally becoming smaller. After growing criticism around EF’s ongoing ETH sales, he publicly revealed that the Foundation now holds only ~0.16% of total ETH supply, while 99.1% of its treasury remains denominated in ETH itself. For context: Most Layer-1 foundations still control anywhere from 10%–50% of their native token supply. Ethereum is taking a very different path. 📌 The new direction: • Sell less ETH • Operate with a leaner structure • Extend long-term sustainability Vitalik described it as: “A smaller ship, more opinionated, but longer-lasting.” ⚡ Core strategic focus moving forward: • Censorship resistance • Open-source development • Privacy • Security (“CROPS” framework) The Foundation has also already staked 70,000 ETH (~$143M) to generate yield instead of relying heavily on token sales. At the same time, Vitalik emphasized the need for “other heroes” in the ecosystem to step up as EF reduces direct operational dominance. The transition hasn’t been frictionless: Several EF researchers reportedly departed in 2026 following internal restructuring tied to the new mandate. 📈 Market Perspective: For ETH holders, reduced Foundation sell pressure is broadly viewed as bullish. But there’s also a tradeoff: A smaller EF means the broader Ethereum ecosystem now carries more responsibility for innovation, growth, and leadership. Vitalik also confirmed that roughly 90% of his personal net worth remains in ETH. So now the market question becomes: Does a leaner Ethereum Foundation strengthen your long-term confidence in ETH… or increase uncertainty? 👀 $ETH