EF could easily stake ETH and use DeFi to cover most if not all of their internal budget. This is getting extremely tough to defend
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Ethereum Foundation’s response to community backlash — dump more ETH
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In January 2025, critics argued that staking the Ethereum Foundation's substantial ETH holdings could generate enough yield to cover Foundation’s operational costs, including salaries, grants, and events
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In January 2025, the Ethereum Foundation faced criticism for selling ETH to cover operating costs instead of utilizing DeFi tools like staking
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