Seven Leading Ethereum Teams Form Alliance to Protect Decentralization: Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance

In a significant step for the Ethereum ecosystem, seven leading protocols have announced the creation of the Ethereum Protocol Advocacy Alliance (EPAA). This alliance is designed to protect the decentralized infrastructure that secures over $100 billion in on-chain assets and influence global policy on cryptocurrencies.

Formation of the Alliance

The alliance was formed on November 5, 2025, by seven key teams: Aave Labs, Aragon, Curve, Lido Labs Foundation, Spark Foundation, The Graph Foundation, and Uniswap Foundation. These protocols are the foundation of decentralized finance (DeFi) on Ethereum, and together they control a significant portion of the ecosystem. The initiative arose amid growing regulatory pressure worldwide, where governments are trying to implement strict rules for crypto-assets. According to representatives, collective actions will provide the strongest protection against excessive regulation, allowing users to independently store and transfer assets without intermediaries.EPAA is based on four key principles:

• Protection from regulatory interference in protocol code.
• Using on-chain data as a tool for compliance.
• Preventing overly strict rules that could hinder development.
• Ensuring open access to DeFi infrastructure for all.

The alliance plans to collaborate with organizations such as the DeFi Education Fund, Decentralization Research Center, and European Crypto Initiative to enhance technical expertise in advocacy efforts. This responds to the growing interest in self-custody: surveys show that 56% of Americans are interested in self-storing assets, and more than half believe they have the right to digital transfers without intermediaries.

Impact on Protocol Development

The creation of EPAA could significantly accelerate Ethereum's development by removing regulatory barriers. Without excessive interference, developers can focus on innovations such as improving scalability, interoperability, and user experience. The alliance will ensure that regulations take into account the real features of on-chain protocols, allowing the ecosystem to evolve without the risk of blocking key functions. Experts predict that this will help Ethereum maintain leadership in DeFi, where billions of dollars are already circulating, and accelerate the implementation of new updates, such as potential upgrades after Dencun.

Impact on Network Security

Regarding security, the alliance emphasizes the importance of decentralization as the basis of Ethereum's resilience. By protecting against regulations that could force centralization (for example, KYC requirements at the protocol level), EPAA will help preserve the distributed nature of the network. This will reduce risks of censorship, attacks, and third-party interference, ensuring that the network remains resilient to external threats. Collective advocacy may also lead to better transparency standards, which will facilitate the detection of vulnerabilities and strengthen the overall security of the ecosystem, which already protects $100 billion in assets.

This alliance signals the maturity of the Ethereum community and its readiness to confront challenges. Investors and developers are watching the next steps of EPAA, which may define the future of decentralized finance.