# #953 - Vitalik On What's Next For The Ethereum Foundation

> Vitalik outlines the EF's next chapter, the Kohaku initiative is shipping privacy, KelpDAO rsETH is fully restored, and the SFI definition is tightened.

**Published by:** [ETH Daily](https://ethdaily.io/)
**Published on:** 2026-05-25
**Categories:** news, 2026, may2026
**URL:** https://ethdaily.io/953

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Quick TakeVitalik on what's next for EF.Kohaku initiative priorities.rsETH is fully restored.SFI definition tightened.Sponsored byETHConf lands in NYC June 8-10, bringing together 5,000+ attendees, 150+ speakers, and 100+ companies across Ethereum, stablecoins, and institutional adoption. Get your tickets at ethconf.com and use code ETHDAILY for 30% off General and 20% off VIP.Vitalik On What's Next For The Ethereum FoundationVitalik Buterin shared his view on what's next for the Ethereum Foundation, citing an expanding board, fewer ETH sales, and three CROPS-aligned goals. Vitalik outlined the foundation's next priorities aligned with the CROPS framework: building a provably bug-free Ethereum via AI-assisted formal verification; available chain consensus; and minimizing intermediaries via FOCIL, EIP-8141, and Kohaku. Read moreWhat The EF's Kohaku Initiative Is BuildingKassandra, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, shared what the Kohaku team is shipping. Kohaku is an open-source initiative for enabling secure and private wallets on Ethereum. The immediate priority is embedding shielded pool protocols, such as Tornado Cash, Railgun, and Privacy Pools, directly into wallets via a the Kohaku SDK. Kassandra added that a bigger unlock will be routing all private transactions through the ERC-4337 mempool using EIP-7702. Read moreKelpDAO rsETH Is Now Fully RestoredKelpDAO deployed the final tranche of rsETH into the LayerZero lockbox, with Aave founder Stani Kulechov confirming the recovery is complete. The restoration closes out the DeFi United effort that began after the April 18 LayerZero bridge exploit. Major DeFi protocols contributed liquidity to bring rsETH back to full backing. With the lockbox fully replenished, rsETH is operating at parity again across supported markets. Read moreScheduled For Inclusion Definition UpdateEthereum's "Scheduled for Inclusion" (SFI) status has been updated with a tighter definition. An EIP now reaches SFI if it's running in a devnet and stable, the spec is near-final, its interactions with other features are known, and it's thoroughly tested. SFI is the last gate before a feature is locked into a hard fork, giving builders firmer ground to plan for upcoming protocol features. Read moreOther NewsTether GEL₮ stablecoinSquidRouterModule exploit PSE privacy protocols dashboardAave hits $85m TVLBabylon temp check for AaveDisclaimer: Content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or other professional advice. No representations or warranties are made as to accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Use of this content is at your own risk, and you should consult a qualified professional before making decisions. No fiduciary or advisory relationship is created

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