Trent Van Epps stated that the Ethereum Foundation’s treasury is limited, and its four-year Client Incentive Program, which funded client teams, expired in April 2026 with no replacement in place, putting Ethereum core development at risk of a funding crisis within the next 3 to 9 months. Maintaining the capacity of over ten client, research, and coordination teams currently requires approximately $30 million annually; a funding gap would lead to talent attrition and diminished ability to maintain the protocol.
Ethereum Core Development May Face a Funding Crisis in 3–9 Months
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Ethereum news: Core development could face a funding crisis within 3–9 months, warns Trent Van Epps. The four-year Client Incentive Program expired in April 2026 with no replacement. Maintaining over 10 teams costs approximately $30 million annually. A funding gap risks talent loss and slower protocol updates. Recent funding news underscores the urgency for a new plan.
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