Danny Ryan, an Ethereum Foundation researcher, is stepping down after seven years. He cites personal reasons and the desire to explore new opportunities, emphasizing that his departure isn’t due to any issues with Ethereum or crypto. Ryan played a key role in Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake (The Merge) and the launch of the Beacon Chain back in 2021. While stepping back from the project, he reflected on the experience as "all-consuming" but one of the greatest in his life. Source: The Block
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