**[Ethereum Foundation Optimizes Ecosystem Support Program, Suspends Public Grant Applications]** The Ethereum Foundation has announced plans to optimize the focus areas and implementation pathways of the Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) and has temporarily suspended public grant applications. This adjustment aims to redesign the grant model, shifting from a reactive approach to proactive strategic deployment, while also supporting the priorities of other internal teams within the foundation. The foundation stated that although processes have been continuously optimized and efficiency improved over the past three years, the broad scope and high volume of applications in the public grant program have strained resource allocation, making it difficult to explore new strategic opportunities. Moving forward, the foundation will continue to support Ethereum public goods and accept applications, but through a new approach, with specific details to be disclosed in future announcements. The optimized focus areas and implementation pathways are expected to be unveiled in the fourth quarter of 2025.