OVERVIEW
How do we scale Ethereum—intentionally, collectively, and credibly?
Kick off Governance Games with a deep dive into Ethereum’s growth trajectory, governance constraints, and the key leverage points shaping its future. We’ll align around shared objectives through talks, collaborative whiteboarding, and structured discussion—surfacing signals, identifying opportunities, and setting a clear foundation for the design work ahead.
Agenda for the entire week can be found here → GG @ EE ‘25
9:00am INTROS
Coffee Hour & Networking
Light kickoff to meet other participants & settle in.
10:00am OPENING
Setting the Stage Vaughn McKenzie-Landell (Butter)
Overview of the week’s agenda, key objectives, and the governance questions we’re here to tackle. Framing the stakes, surfacing tensions, and opening space for connection.
10:15am PRESENTATIONS
Ethereum’s Growth Problems, Levers & Metrics
Jason Chaskin & Josh Rudolf (Ethereum Foundation)
What’s holding Ethereum back? A look at L1 UX friction, ecosystem coordination challenges, and application-layer maturity + EF’s evolving approach to ecosystem growth.
11:15am COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION x WHITEBOARDING
Mapping Ethereum’s Gov Blockers & Growth Opps
Facilitated by Vaughn McKenzie-Landell (Butter)
Synthesize inputs from earlier convos, rank ecosystem objectives, and identify key design levers for the week.
12:45pm LUNCH
Got a fresh idea you want to share?
We’re reserving the afternoon for an unconference & inviting you to propose sessions. [LINK TO EVENT PAGE]
Click here to propose a session or sign-up for a lightning talk!
Want to contribute, question, or explore further?
Learn more about the mechanism we’re co-designing at GG:
→ Ethereum Growth CFM
GG is running a live feedback mechanism all week. Share your thoughts:
→ Gov Games Participant Feedback
Drop long-form reflections, ideas, or questions in the forum thread:
→ Governance Games @ Edge Esmeralda
