According to the Ethereum Research forum, a proposal posted by user Clesaege on June 21 will allow validators to redirect up to 10% of staking rewards to the ecosystem development fund. When more than 51% of validators approve a non-zero redirect rate, the contribution will become mandatory for all validators.

This proposal could raise between 50,000 and 70,000 ETH annually, aiming to address funding gaps after the Client Incentive Program ends in April 2026 and the Ethereum Foundation begins cutting expenses from an estimated $30 million in annual development costs. Critics, including developer MicahZoltu, argue that most validators could redirect funds to themselves, while the author estimates the risk at less than 1% and states that the 10% cap will limit abuse potential.