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Ethereum’s future could be in jeopardy due to a lack of clear leadership and vision, according to a former engineer at the Ethereum Foundation. Harikrishnan Mulackal, a former Solidity expert and compiler engineer, expressed frustration in a recent post, claiming that Ethereum’s direction is unclear, and that the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) has been stuck in limbo for years. Mulackal highlighted that disagreements over how to proceed with updates have caused critical changes to be repeatedly blocked.
Mulackal pointed out that a major issue lies in the fact that there are differing opinions on what changes should be prioritized. This disagreement has resulted in stalled progress, with the only major change to the EVM in the past five years being the introduction of transient storage, which almost didn’t pass at the last minute. The lack of consensus has led to a situation where “nobody can agree on any changes.”
The former Ethereum engineer suggested that Ethereum needs stronger leadership to break this cycle. He believes that without clearer direction, the network could face “ossification,” where no further changes or progress occur. Mulackal also argued that Ethereum should shift its focus to delivering products and updates more quickly, rather than getting bogged down in research. He even proposed that the ecosystem should aim to release one hard fork every quarter to speed up development.
Mulackal’s comments reflect growing concerns within the Ethereum community about the project’s future. Despite Ethereum’s foundational role in the crypto space, it has faced several challenges, including internal disagreements, slow progress on key updates, and issues like the ongoing sales of ETH by the Ethereum Foundation. Meanwhile, other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have surged to new all-time highs, leaving Ethereum’s relatively modest price movements in the dust.
Without a major shift in approach, Mulackal warns that Ethereum risks stagnation, repeating the same outcomes it has seen over the past five years.
