---
title: "Ethereum could face core development 'funding crisis' within nine months, says former EF contributor"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/ethereum-could-face-core-development-funding-crisis-within-nine-months-says-former-ef-contributor/
date: 2026-06-19
modified: 2026-06-19
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "Former EF contributor VanEpps warned Ethereum could face a core development funding crisis within 3-9 months after CIP expired."
categories:
  - "Crypto News"
  - "Ethereum"
  - "Ethereum foundation"
tags:
  - "Crypto Ecosystems"
  - "developer-funding"
  - "ethereum"
  - "ethereum foundation"
  - "Funding"
  - "Layer 1s"
  - "People"
  - "vitalik buterin"
word_count: 19
---

# Ethereum could face core development 'funding crisis' within nine months, says former EF contributor

Former EF contributor VanEpps warned Ethereum could face a core development funding crisis within 3-9 months after CIP expired.