On November 1, news emerged that members of the Ethereum Foundation have established a non-profit and democratic organization called Argot Collective, which will focus on maintaining software related to Ethereum. The founding members of this group consist of approximately 25 current employees of the Ethereum Foundation, and the project will initially focus on smart contracts and verification services. Its governance structure is based on the framework implemented by the Enspiral Foundation and will operate in a fully democratic manner, with members enjoying a high degree of autonomy.