# 'Ethereum Community Foundation' Makes a Stir at EthCC

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Jul 1, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/fr/read/ethereum-community-foundation-makes-a-stir-at-ethcc*

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There was a plenty of irl and online buzz surrounding one talk in particular at EthCC, one debuting* The Ethereum Community Foundation, *which aims to realign Ethereum's priorities by focusing on monetary value, regulatory presence, and direct benefits for ETH holders. They seek to transform Ethereum from an experimental platform to a strategic, economically competitive network. 

Below are some of the key points from [Zak Cole](https://x.com/0xzak)'s presentation:

## What's the Scoop?
- **Strategic Priorities: **The ECF aims to fund ETH-burning projects, enforce immutability, reject token speculation, and actively represent ETH holders' interests.
- **ETH Monetary Vision:** Ethereum is a critical monetary infrastructure, with a goal of reaching a $1.2 trillion market cap and treating ETH as a monetary asset.
- **Insufficient Regulatory Engagement:** The Ethereum ecosystem lacks proper policy and regulatory presence, unlike competitors like Solana who actively lobby in Washington D.C.
- **More Validator Representation: **Launching the Ethereum Validator Association (EVA) to give validators more influence in network development and decision-making.
- **Funding Critique:** Current Ethereum Foundation funding models are ineffective, supporting vague public goods and allowing projects to create extractive token models.