Sexual Misconduct Allegations Lead Founder of Ethereum Layer-2 Chain ‘Eclipse’ to Step Back

As a researcher examining recent developments regarding Somani’s online presence, I’ve come across some severe accusations leveled against him on the platform X (previously known as Twitter) within the last week. Despite these allegations being unfounded, any claims of sexual misconduct necessitate a careful and contemplative reaction.

He announced that he would momentarily step back from representing Eclipse publicly. The higher-ups at Eclipse are capable of handling these duties, making it possible for the discussions regarding the accusations to transpire and the facts to come to light.

Somani did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

I personally affirm Eclipse’s unwavering commitment to upholding the utmost standards of decency, both on a personal and professional level. This includes an unyielding dedication to promoting gender equality and ensuring fair treatment for all.

The company acknowledges and gives weight to accusations levied against our CEO, Neel Somani, and values honesty.

Eclipse is a scalability initiative based on Ethereum’s layer-2 blockchain. In March, it was announced that the company successfully secured $50 million in Series A funding, with Placeholder and Hack VC spearheading the investment round. This brings the company’s total capital raised to an impressive $65 million.