BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin Fund New Ethereum Research Lab Ethlabs

Former Ethereum Foundation researchers launched Ethlabs, a non-profit R&D lab funded by BitMine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin, focused on preparing Ethereum for institutional adoption at scale.

• Ethlabs is a new non-profit founded by ex-Ethereum Foundation researchers, backed by major ETH treasury firms and Joe Lubin
• Initial focus is getting institutions operating on-chain at scale, with over 50 ecosystem supporters including L2s and VCs
• Launch comes amid ongoing Ethereum Foundation leadership departures, including co-director Hsiao-Wei Wang last week
• Funders will not have influence over Ethlabs' research direction, the organization said

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Last updated 23 Jun 2026