On October 27, Vitalik Buterin addressed inquiries regarding the Ethereum Foundation’s approach to staking its holdings on social media platform X. A community member questioned why the Foundation does not emulate the Nobel Prize Foundation by staking its ETH assets exclusively for operational costs, while also expressing curiosity about the apparent reluctance to sell ETH amid ongoing market fluctuations. In response, Buterin highlighted that one key rationale for this decision is to avoid being compelled to make an “official choice” during contentious hard forks, which often present significant challenges for the network.
Buterin further elaborated on potential strategies for the Foundation, suggesting a model that would allow third parties to stake Ethereum’s ETH, contingent upon ethical practices that preserve the network’s integrity. He emphasized the importance of distributing legitimacy and resources among various organizations to enhance the credibility of Ethereum’s representation. Buterin concluded that the overall landscape has improved significantly compared to two years ago, underscoring the ongoing evolution and maturation of the Ethereum ecosystem.