#以太坊生态发展 Eclipse founder Neel Somani steps down as Executive Chairman and shifts focus to machine learning research. This move is quite interesting. Since its founding in 2022, the project has raised $150 million and has a notable presence in the Ethereum L2 space, but now the founder suddenly shifts focus to AI.

Honestly, this reveals a few signals: first, competition in the Ethereum L2 space has entered a period of intense rivalry, and more funding alone won't break through; second, the founder might see more potential in machine learning and prefers to explore new tracks rather than fight it out in L2. The good news is that the leadership transition seems stable, with no signs of a crisis, and neither equity nor board power has been affected.

This might be an unsettling signal for the community, as the founder's energy directly impacts the project's vitality. The next step depends on whether the new management can hold the fort and continue ecosystem development. If the leadership transition goes smoothly, it could indicate that Eclipse has already built a self-sustaining system, and there's nothing to worry about.