Ethereum Foundation researchers Carl Beek and Julian Ma resign

Two prominent researchers at the Ethereum Foundation, Carl Beek and Julian Ma, announced their resignations on Monday, marking the latest in a series of high-profile departures from the organization. Beek, who spent seven years at the foundation and was instrumental in the development of the Beacon Chain central to Ethereum's proof-of-stake transition, said his final day will be May 29. Ma is leaving after four years, citing work on scaling improvements and a proposal known as FOCIL, or EIP7805, aimed at censorship resistance.

Their exits follow a broader reshuffling within the foundation's Protocol Cluster, a key technical team. Officials confirmed earlier this month that Barnabé Monnot and Tim Beiko are moving on from their roles, while Alex Stokes is taking a sabbatical. Other recent departures include former co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak, who stepped down in February, and Josh Stark, who resigned in March. Trent Van Epps, an organizer for the Protocol Guild funding collective, also left earlier this year.

In a social media post, Beek thanked colleagues and the broader community, stating that Ethereum's strength remains with the people building it. He noted he and his...