According to Foresight News, members of the Ethereum Foundation have formed a non-profit and democratic organization called Argot Collective. This group will focus on maintaining software related to Ethereum. The founding members consist of approximately 25 current Ethereum Foundation employees. Initially, the project will concentrate on smart contracts and verification services. The governance structure of Argot Collective is based on the framework implemented by the Enspiral Foundation and will operate in a fully democratic manner, granting members a high degree of autonomy.