From a technical researcher to the co-executive director of the foundation, how did she witness and drive The Merge? How will the Pectra upgrade and EIP-7702 shape the future of Ethereum? What role do Asian developers play in the global ecosystem? What are the misunderstandings behind EF's 'selling coins' behavior? We are honored to invite the new co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, @hwwonx, for her first offline interview since taking office, to share her in-depth thoughts on the technical roadmap, community ecosystem, and foundation operations. Don't miss it! ETHPanda Talk is a podcast series that interviews outstanding Ethereum builders, recording and spreading their stories, thoughts, and ideas to inspire more people to use Ethereum to build a better digital future. Follow @ethpanda_org for the latest content! Guest: @hwwonx (Co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation) Host: @brucexu_eth 👇 You will hear: Path to Growth and Joining the Foundation 1:25 What opportunity initially led you to learn about and decide to join Ethereum? 3:36 Looking back on your career as a researcher, what moments made you feel 'upgraded'? 4:33 What was the biggest challenge of The Merge? 7:36 Having experienced many challenges in the development of Ethereum, what kept you going? Ethereum's Technical Roadmap and Upgrades 9:46 How is the Ethereum roadmap set? What is the network upgrade process like? 14:41 What changes will the Pectra upgrade bring? Which EIP are you most optimistic about? 16:55 What is the scaling solution of sharding + ZK-Rollup? What challenges does it face? Observations on Ethereum Applications, Ecosystem, and Community 19:08 Which application areas might see a boom, and which directions are still being explored? 20:37 What are some good examples of Ethereum communities doing well in terms of funding and personnel? 22:16 What role do Asian developers and communities play in the Ethereum ecosystem? 23:17 Which ecosystem and community work do you think lack momentum? Ethereum Foundation's Operational Plans 24:30 How has your work changed from researcher to executive director? 29:46 What new changes are there in EF's budget allocation? What is the focus of ESP funding? 31:55 What new mechanisms does EF have to listen to the community's voice? 33:37 What is your view on EF's fund operation model and new revenue channels? 34:55 Why does EF occasionally sell 100 ETH? 36:40 If EF fades out or disbands, what is your ideal Ethereum community like? Chill Talk 38:50 Any advice for friends new to the industry? 39:46 What learning materials are most inspiring for building Web3 and personal growth? 40:23 Favorite sports or other leisure activities? 41:22 Easter egg