Ethereum Foundation Publishes 38-Page Governance Mandate Redefining L1/L2 Division of Labor
The Ethereum Foundation released a comprehensive 38-page governance mandate and technical roadmap (March 23) clarifying strategic roles: L1 serves as permissionless settlement and DeFi liquidity hub; L2s focus on differentiated innovation and independent economies. The foundation commits to reducing institutional influence over time, targeting a 'walkaway test' — where the protocol functions without foundation stewardship. A new Platform Team coordinates L1/L2 development; two hard forks planned for 2026 (Glamsterdam and Hegotá) targeting 100M+ gas limits.