In this latest Voice of web3 podcast, Ethereum Foundation’s Ecosystem Head James Smith outlines how Ethereum is positioning itself as long-term, neutral global infrastructure rather than a short-term crypto adoption play.
The focus, he explains, is on building a permissionless, capture-resistant platform that can support a diverse set of users. This is from developers and enterprises to governments without favoring any single group or use case.
A major theme of the conversation remains Ethereum’s scaling roadmap, and the role of zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. He describes ZK proofs as a key breakthrough that enables Ethereum to scale while preserving decentralization and security. “Over time, this approach could make validation lightweight and accessible”
James further explains Ethereum Foundation’s role as a non-profit steward of the ecosystem, touching on its funding model, revealing the reasom for ETH sales. He also reveals the growing focus areas of EF such as enterprise support, founder success, government collaboration, and digital education.
The discussion also touches on growing institutional and enterprise interest in Ethereum. Banks, asset managers, and corporations are increasingly exploring tokenization, stablecoins, and onchain infrastructure to improve efficiency, transparency, and liquidity. James describes how Ethereum’s decade-long uptime, deep liquidity, and composability make it a natural base layer for these experiments. Watch the full ppodcast to know
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