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Ethereum’s co-founder said the $43 million withdrawal will support a broader “full-stack openness and verifiability” vision as the foundation tightens spending.

By Oliver Knight|Edited by Shaurya Malwa
Updated Jan 30, 2026, 10:19 a.m. Published Jan 30, 2026, 9:48 a.m.
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What to know:

  • Vitalik Buterin withdrew 16,384 ETH, worth about $43 million at current prices, to deploy toward open-source security and privacy projects.
  • The move comes as the Ethereum Foundation enters a period of “mild austerity” following a market drawdown.
  • The foundation still holds roughly $558 million in crypto assets, according to Arkham.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is entering a period of “mild austerity,” as it seeks to deliver an aggressive scaling roadmap while ensuring it can sustain itself over the long term.

In a post on X, Buterin said he has personally withdrawn 16,384 ETH, worth roughly $43 million at current market prices, to support a broader effort to build an open-source, secure and verifiable “full stack” of software and hardware.

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Ether ETH$2,723.70 was trading around $2,720 on Tuesday, down significantly from its October peak near $4,831, as crypto markets have pulled back in recent weeks.

Buterin framed the initiative as extending beyond Ethereum itself, with potential applications across finance, communications, governance, operating systems and secure hardware. He also pointed to emerging areas such as biotech and public health, alongside privacy-preserving tools like encrypted messaging and local-first software.

The Ethereum Foundation will remain focused on developing the blockchain, Buterin said, but with an emphasis on “Ethereum for people who need it” — prioritizing decentralization, self-sovereignty, privacy and security over corporate adoption.

Buterin also said he is exploring decentralized staking options that could generate additional funding through staking rewards over time.

The announcement comes as the Foundation holds about $558 million worth of crypto assets, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham. Vitalik, meanwhile, holds $666 million.

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