Ethereum Foundation Members Josh Stark, Trent Van Epps Resign
The pair announced their resignations from the EF earlier this week, but didn't offer up any reasons for the departures.
Ethereum Foundation executive "co-steward" Josh Stark and Protocol Guild member Trent Van Epps announced their resignations from the EF earlier this week, the latest in a series of high-profile departures.
What's the Scoop?
- Latest Hit: Josh Stark, a "co-steward" of the Ethereum Foundation's leadership team, and Trent Van Epps, a member of the organization's Protocol Guild grants arm, both announced their resignations from the non-profit ecosystem development support group earlier this week. Stark will remain on through April and has "made no plans for the future, other than taking a long break to reset and spending time with my family & friends." Van Epps, who departed the EF last Friday, will continue working within Ethereum "as long as funding is available."
- Community Speculation: Although neither Stark nor Van Epps provided a rationale for their resignations, some on Crypto Twitter have speculated potential disagreements with the recently published EF Mandate.
- Previous Departure: Less than one year after assuming the role of Ethereum Foundation co-executive director, Tomasz K. Stańczak announced his resignation from the role and departure from the Ethereum Foundation in February.
After 5 years on the @ethereumfndn leadership team, I’ve decided to step away and pass the torch. I made this decision in early March, and will wrap up my work at the end of April. I’ve made no plans for the future, other than taking a long break to reset and spending time with…
— Josh Stark (0xstark.eth) (@0xstark) April 16, 2026
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