Ethereum Foundation's Proposal Raises Community Backlash: 'Who's Paying?' But There's an Unpleasant Answer

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The most recent announcement from Ethereum Foundation was meant to highlight the expansion of the ecosystem. Rather, it rekindled a long-standing worry in the community: where is the money coming from...

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Over the past few months, every attempt at a rally has ultimately failed.In light of this, the announcement of a number of new non-profits prompted the inevitable question from observers: who is paying for all of this?The awkward response is that the majority of observers believe the funds ultimately come from Ethereum's current treasury, ecosystem grants, large ETH holders, or businesses whose capital comes from Ethereum-related capital pools. Many community members view these organizations as distinct branches of the same ecosystem funding structure, even though they may be legally independent.The communication issuesFunding adoption programs, developer collectives, and research groups is typically seen as a long-term investment during bull markets. 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