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Ethereum Foundation Names Bastian Aue Interim Co-Executive Director as Tomasz Stańczak Steps Down

The change follows the 2025 governance overhaul, signaling continuity under the co‑leadership model.

Overview

  • Stańczak said he will leave the co-executive director role at the end of February 2026 after co-leading since early 2025.
  • The foundation’s board appointed Bastian Aue as interim co-executive director effective immediately to serve alongside Hsiao‑Wei Wang.
  • Stańczak stated he will remain active as a builder in the ecosystem and plans to take community questions at ETHDenver and in upcoming forums.
  • EF leaders highlighted 2025 delivery milestones including two protocol upgrades, faster decision-making, and defined quantum and post-quantum security work.
  • The foundation said a merged LEAN Ethereum and core development roadmap will be published soon to guide coordination in 2026 and beyond.