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At a time when the Ethereum Foundation is facing strong criticism for its alleged failure to support its network developers, a new Ethereum-focused startup, Etheralize, which aims to promote Ethereum to institutional investors, has been launched by Vivek Raman, with the support of Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin and the foundation.
Etherealize: Ethereum’s New Institutional Liaison
Etheralize, officially launched on January 22, presents itself as an “institutional marketing and product arm” of the Ethereum ecosystem. Experts believe that the new startup can help Ethereum to overcome the challenges posed by Bitcoin. While speaking to media persons, Raman expressed his confidence about the future of Ethereum, stating “Ethereum is the only blockchain that stood the test of time.”
Community Criticism of the Ethereum Foundation
As said earlier, the Etheruem community has levelled several serious criticisms against the Ethereum Foundation lately.
Primarily, it has questioned the foundation’s alleged mismanagement of its $900 million Ether holdings.
Importantly, the community has expressed their unhappiness about the foundation’s alleged failure to support its developers.
Notably, it has expressed concerns about the alleged inability of the network to challenge the threats posed by its top competitors like Solana and XRP.
In the last one year, Etheruem has grown by 37.1%, while Solana and XRP have surged by 192% and 494%, respectively.
Vitalik Buterin’s Stance on Leadership Criticism
Interestingly, Buterin, though he has welcomed certain constructive criticisms, has strongly denounced all the destructive and aggressive criticisms levelled against the leadership, particularly against Aya Miyaguchi.
Recently, a prominent developer, Nick Conner resigned from Etheruem, citing leadership misalignment with community desires.
In conclusion, Etherealize’s launch represents a strategic push to position Ethereum as a leading blockchain for institutional adoption. However, the ongoing leadership and community challenges highlight the need for a united vision to maintain Ethereum’s competitiveness in the rapidly evolving crypto space.