Weekly Recap: Ethereum Foundation Unveils 'Strawmap'

Happy weekend, Defiers!

The Ethereum Foundation unveiled a long-term ‘strawmap’ outlining how the blockchain could evolve over the rest of the decade. Also this week, the Foundation created a team to support DeFi builders.

The governance dispute between Aave Labs and the DAO has entered its next chapter, with ACI delegate Marc Zeller publishing a scathing review of Labs’ track record.

Circle stock surged this week after its latest earnings report beat expectations.

Meanwhile, ZachXBT accused Axiom team members of using internal tools to spy on users and profit from inside information.

Finally, Terraform Labs’ estate is suing Jane Street, alleging the trading firm played a role in Terra’s $40 billion implosion.

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Top Stories This Week

Ethereum Foundation Outlines ‘Strawmap’ Through 2029

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has shared a long-term plan that outlines how Ethereum could evolve over the rest of the decade, with goals including faster transactions and higher capacity.

Meanwhile, the EF has also created a team to support DeFi builders, focusing on privacy, security, and open-source principles.

Aave Delegate Slams Aave Labs’ Track Record as Governance Dispute Continues

The dispute between Aave Labs and the Aave DAO appears to be escalating, with DAO delegates ramping up their hostility after Labs requested another $51 million in development funding from the DAO.

Circle Stock Jumps 40% on Q4 Earnings

CRCL surged 40% after the company unveiled its Q4 2025 report, showcasing a 64% increase in revenue and 104% growth in earnings.

ZachXBT Accuses Axiom Staff of Insider Trading Using Wallet Data

Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT has accused employees at crypto trading platform Axiom of abusing internal tools to spy on users and trade using private wallet data.

Jane Street Accused of Intentionally Attacking Terra

Terraform Labs’ estate has filed a lawsuit against quantitative trading firm Jane Street, alleging that the firm abused insider knowledge to profit from Terra and that it inadvertently contributed to the downfall of the ecosystem.

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