The Ethereum Foundation’s new Mandate is the right document at the right time. The core argument is very simple: self-sovereignty only counts if it's real. The commitment to CROPS (the principles that made Ethereum credible in the first place and the same principles we prioritize in our assessments) does not define a specific roadmap, it defines the values of the foundation, a cultural North Star. Whatever direction Ethereum's development takes, these principles don't get traded away. We also value EF’s commitment to the "walkaway test" - striving to make itself less necessary over time so the protocol remains decentralized. We believe Ethereum’s strength lies in this shared commitment to an open, neutral, and resilient commons. And we’re proud to be fellow travelers in building this machinery of freedom!