Tomasz Stanczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation and founder of Nethermind, has outlined the foundation's strategic goals for 2025. Key objectives include enhancing Layer 1 and Layer 2 scalability, expanding blob capabilities, and improving user experience. Stanczak highlighted Nethermind's significant presence in the Ethereum network, with a 25-30% share of global Ethereum nodes, and emphasized the importance of curiosity in driving innovation. In the Ethereum ecosystem, AI integration is becoming increasingly prominent. New standards such as ERC-8004 and x402 are emerging, reflecting the growing role of AI. Stanczak noted the potential of AI agents in governance and protocol development, indicating a future where AI could significantly influence Ethereum's evolution.