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May 1, 2026
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Where was the EF in DeFi’s Biggest Crisis?
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Executive Summary
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is heavily criticized for its hands-off, 'neutral' stance during a significant ecosystem crisis involving Aave, one of its largest protocols.
LayerZero's crisis management and protocol security are condemned, particularly its use of one-of-one signer defaults and its alleged blaming of users for security failures.
A stark contrast is drawn between the EF's inaction and the Solana Foundation's proactive, high-touch support for developers, which is presented as a major competitive advantage in attracting talent.
Speakers, identifying as builders, express a loss of faith in developing on Ethereum due to the perceived lack of support, suggesting a potential migration of talent to more supportive ecosystems like Solana.
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