Ethereum Foundation

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a Swiss non-profit organization established in 2014 to oversee the development of the Ethereum platform following its initial crowdsale. The EF's mission is to act as a resource allocator and supporter for the Ethereum ecosystem, rather than to control or lead it. It achieves this by providing financial grants to critical development projects, funding research and development, and fostering the growth of the global Ethereum community. The foundation does not offer products or services to consumers but serves as a crucial steward for the technological advancement and long-term sustainability of the decentralized Ethereum network.