In light of recent allegations of sexual misconduct, Ethereum scaling startup Eclipse founder and CEO Neil Somani has announced that he is stepping down from his role as the company's “public face.” [1]. Mr. Somani aims to defend himself and set his name straight, and he says he does not believe the accusations. This page provides an overview of the incident and the actions taken by Eclipse in response to the allegations.
Sexual Misconduct Allegations and Response Neel Somani is accused of sexual misconduct on social networking site X. [1].
Mr. Somani said the allegations are not true and require a response that is not only serious but also wise. [1].
He made the decision to temporarily minimize his position as the public face of Eclipse to give the company a chance to properly manage this issue. [1].
During this period, Somani believes that Eclipse's senior executives will be able to effectively handle the company's public relations efforts. [1].
Eclipse's Commitment to Professional Standards Eclipse is committed to high personal and professional standards, including ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and equally across the board. [2].
The allegations against Neel Somani are taken seriously by the company, which firmly believes in the importance of truth. [2].
Eclipse intends to enable negotiations to take place and provide access to the truth about claims [1].
Support and Position in the Blockchain Field Eclipse has recently succeeded in securing significant funding, allowing us to strengthen our position in the blockchain field. [2].
This brings the total investment received by the company to $65 million. [2]. The company announced in March that it had closed a Series A funding round totaling $50 million.
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