Ethereum Foundation publishes new mandate defining its role, core principles

The document comes at a point of transition for the organization, following shifts in the blockchain's technical roadmap and the resignation of a co-executive director. What to know : The Ethereum Foundation published a 38-page document outlining its philosophy and role as a steward of the network. The mandate comes amid broader changes around Ethereum’s roadmap and leadership, including the recent resignation of one of the foundation’s co-executive directors. It emphasizes that Ethereum’s core mission is to enable user self-sovereignty, and that development must preserve censorship resistance, open source, privacy and security. The EF aims to reduce its influence as the ecosystem matures.