Hedera Ecosystem Transitions to Unified Brand and New Leadership for Innovations

A New Era for Hedera Ecosystem

Today, May 8, 2025, marks a significant shift for the Hedera ecosystem as it unveils its new brand identities and leadership. In a strategic move to streamline operations and enhance clarity, the HBAR Foundation has been renamed Hedera Foundation, and the Hedera Governing Council is now known as the Hedera Council. These changes reflect a unified front, while both entities will continue to operate independently, fulfilling their specific roles within the Hedera network.

Strengthening Leadership Roles

The Hedera Foundation will be under the guidance of CEO Charles Adkins, who emphasizes a community-focused approach. His past experience, including leadership positions at Polygon Labs and Aptos, will be instrumental as the Foundation prioritizes innovation in decentralized finance (DeFi), artificial intelligence (AI), tokenization, and digital identity initiatives. Furthermore, a newly launched website aims to provide comprehensive resources for developers and enterprises looking to engage with the Hedera ecosystem.

Tom Sylvester will take the lead at the Hedera Council as President. Sylvester has been part of Hedera as General Counsel since 2018 and is now charged with executing Council-approved strategies to maintain the security and integrity of the Hedera network. Under his leadership, the Hedera Council, appointed Mance Harmon as Chairman for a two-year term, set to commence on July 1, 2025. Harmon, also a co-founder of Hedera and Chairman of Hashgraph, will play a pivotal role in directing strategic alignments and encouraging the Council's members to deploy solutions on the network.

Clear Brand Identity

This brand update encompasses new visual identities for both the Foundation and the Council that reflect their distinct roles. Hedera continues as the foundational identity for the open-source public network and technology platform, supporting innovation through funding, partnerships, and community engagement.

The Hedera Foundation's mission emphasizes development support for projects while the Hedera Council oversees governance, facilitated by a consortium of global enterprises tasked with ensuring network resilience and development. This structural alignment reinforces Hedera's role as a trust layer in the digital economy, clarifying the contributions of each entity to this ecosystem, ultimately designed for transparency and efficiency.

A Commitment to Innovation

The Hedera ecosystem positions itself as a driver of innovative solutions in DeFi, AI, tokenization, digital identity, and sustainable finance. The trust layer aim of Hedera resonates strongly with developers who are building scalable applications with potential real-world impacts. The ecosystem's open-source nature, combined with predictive low-cost fees and a commitment to carbon-negative operations, further strengthens its appeal.

For those interested in learning more about the updated brand structure and leadership initiatives, please visit hedera.foundation and hederacouncil.org.

Conclusion

As Hedera steps into this new chapter, it looks forward to fostering community-driven innovations that enhance the digital economy's overall infrastructure. Innovations led by community efforts are poised to shape the next wave of developments within Hedera’s diverse and growing ecosystem.