Ethereum researcher Dankrad Feist has made an exciting announcement, revealing that he will be joining EigenLayer as an adviser. Feist clarified that this move is independent of his role in the Ethereum Foundation and will primarily focus on risks and decentralization.
The news received a mixed response from the community, with some expressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the fact that Feist will receive a significant number of tokens as part of his compensation package.
Feist, however, assured the community that the allocation of tokens will not impact his stance on the development of the core protocol. He believes that his new role will greatly benefit Ethereum, especially if it is undertaken by someone with high integrity.
Despite the backlash, one community member commended Feist and Drake for their transparency, suggesting that the negative reactions could be due to preconceived notions about EigenLayer.
Lefteris Karapetsas, the founder of Rotkiapp, expressed his disappointment in the decisions made by Feist and Drake, stating that he found it impossible for them to remain unbiased despite their promises.
Drake had previously announced his decision to accept the paid adviser role at EigenLayer, which would provide him with substantial compensation in the form of EIGEN tokens. He acknowledged that this move could potentially harm his personal reputation but emphasized his commitment to guiding EigenLayer from within.
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