Gloria Zhao Resigns as Bitcoin Core Maintainer After Six Years

After six impactful years, Gloria Zhao has resigned as a Bitcoin Core maintainer, marking a significant transition in the project's leadership.

Gloria Zhao, a key maintainer for Bitcoin Core, has officially announced her resignation from her role, a position she held for an impressive six years. Known for her pivotal contributions in mempool management and policy engineering, Zhao's influence on the project has been substantial.

In addition to her departure, she has also revoked her PGP signing key, further signaling her step back from the project. Zhao's tenure has been marked by significant advancements in the Bitcoin Core protocol, and her decision to leave has reignited discussions within the community regarding the future direction of the project.