Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) will prioritize 'longevity over breadth,' reduce ETH sales, and concentrate on CROPS: censorship resistance, openness, privacy, and security. According to CoinDesk, Buterin's influence within the EF will diminish as the board expands, aligning with his vision of the EF as 'one node, with a defined purpose.' He emphasized that maximizing throughput could lead to mediocrity, advocating instead for Ethereum to excel in the CROPS dimension. The announcement follows the departure of several senior EF contributors in 2026.