Ethereum core developer Federico Carrone has expressed concerns over Paradigm's growing influence on the Ethereum network, warning it could pose risks to the ecosystem. Carrone highlighted that while Paradigm has contributed value, its profit-driven motives might clash with Ethereum's decentralized ethos. Paradigm's influence has grown through strategic hires and funding of major open-source projects. Recently, Paradigm partnered with Stripe to launch Tempo, a Layer-1 blockchain focused on stablecoins and payments, which is centrally controlled by Stripe, raising further concerns about its alignment with Ethereum's principles.