Josh Stark has announced his departure from the Ethereum Foundation after five years, marking one of the most notable exits since the organization’s leadership shakeup in 2025.

Stark reflected on Ethereum’s journey—from doubts about launch and DeFi viability to the successful rollout of Proof of Stake—but shared no concrete plans for what’s next. Instead, he plans to step back and focus on personal time, leaving the community speculating about future leadership changes.