Ethereum Foundation Unveils New Treasury Policy With 15% Opex Cap

The Ethereum Foundation published an updated treasury policy on Wednesday, outlining a series of new plans around token sales, fiat purchases and transparency practices designed to ensure the organization's "long-term agency, sustainability, and legitimacy."The EF, a Swiss non-profit, plays a central role in the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem. In addition to employing researchers, builders and community liaisons, the foundation was granted a large trove of ether (ETH) tokens at Ethereum's genesis which it uses to fund its operations and support other projects in the ecosystem.In a blog post on Wednesday, the foundation stated it plans to annually designate 15% of its treasury to operational expenses ("opex"), with a 2 source: https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/06/05/ethereum-foundation-unveils-new-treasury-policy-with-15-opex-cap