Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, has announced the launch of the Ethereum Applications Guild (EAG). The initiative aims to bring together developers, researchers, communities, and institutions within the Ethereum ecosystem. The EAG seeks to establish an open, transparent, and sustainable collaboration mechanism to accelerate the development and implementation of native projects. The formation of the EAG marks a strategic shift for Ethereum, moving from an infrastructure-led phase to an application-driven stage. This transition is expected to enhance the ecosystem's growth by fostering innovation and collaboration among key stakeholders.