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Former Ethereum Foundation employee sues over firing

Technology · First reported 9 Nov, 18:30 · Updated 18:52

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A former Ethereum Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit after being fired for refusing to sign a license described as a suicide pact. The complaint reportedly alleges discrimination and retaliation and cites a recorded conversation with Vitalik Buterin.

  • A former Ethereum Foundation employee is suing the nonprofit after being fired for refusing to sign the “Source Seppuku License.”
  • The complaint alleges discrimination and retaliation and cites a recorded conversation with Vitalik Buterin.
  • The supplied reports do not give the filing date, the Foundation’s response, or further details about the allegations.
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A former Ethereum Foundation employee
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The Ethereum Foundation
Reported reason for firing
Refusal to sign the “Source Seppuku License”
Complaint allegations
Discrimination and retaliation
Evidence cited in complaint
A recorded conversation with Vitalik Buterin

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