The Ethereum Foundation recently released the funding project update report for the third quarter of 2024, with a total funding amount reaching $12.8488 million. This funding covers multiple areas, with community education projects accounting for the largest share, supporting several conferences and hackathons held in Bangkok, Thailand, and San Jose, Costa Rica, aimed at promoting global blockchain education.

In terms of technical support, the foundation continues to fund the development of consensus layer clients such as Lighthouse and Nimbus, and upgrades and maintains development tools like Web3.js and OpenZeppelin. Additionally, the foundation has provided funding for several zero-knowledge proof-related research projects, demonstrating its emphasis on cutting-edge technology.