最新报道：The Ethereum Foundation is pausing all open grant applications as the entity's Ecosystem Support Program transitions into a new chapter of growth. The Ethereum Foundation, a key player in the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain ecosystem, is taking a new approach to supporting builders. On August 29th, the EF announced that the Ethereum Support Program, launched in 2018 as a grant program to fund projects that help advance Ethereum's growth, is taking a new direction. The move follows a recent overhaul of the Foundation's vision and approach to ecosystem development. According to the update, the EF is exploring a structure designed to streamline processes and increase efficiency, thereby providing a more proactive funding model for builders. The latest changes follow the Foundation's restructuring in June 2025, which included the reduction of the core team as part of a broader reorganization. The development funding model aligns with Ethereum's growth, which currently boasts over $91 billion in total value locked in decentralized finance and over $148 billion in stablecoin market capitalization. Scaling the network as developers actively work to accelerate adoption requires a funding approach that reflects this appeal. "As part of this transition, we are temporarily pausing open grant applications. This change will give us time to redesign and shift our focus to strategic initiatives, moving from a reactive to a more proactive model, while also supporting the priorities of other EF teams," the Ecosystem Program Support team wrote. In 2024, the grant program awarded nearly $3 million to 105 projects in areas including developer tools, data and analytics, research, and education. Specific projects that benefited included Commit-Boost, BundleBear, Web3Bridge, and the Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress. While open grant applications are temporarily suspended, the Ethereum Foundation continues to support all active grant recipients through the ESP Team Program. The team will also share more details about the new model and improved priorities in Q4 2025.