Ethereum Foundation Researcher Danny Ryan Resigns After Seven Years

Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan has announced his departure, ending his seven-year contribution to the Ethereum ecosystem. Ryan stated on GitHub that the resignation is due to personal reasons and a desire to make space for new opportunities. He emphasized that this decision does not reflect any issues with Ethereum or the crypto industry.

Ryan played a crucial role in key Ethereum upgrades. He served as the lead coordinator for Ethereum's The Merge upgrade and oversaw the launch of the beacon chain in 2021. Ryan was also actively involved in providing updates on the progress of Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs).