Dune layoffs — May 14, 2026

Dune cuts 25% of staff on May 14, 2026 as it pivots toward AI-powered tools

Crypto data and research firm Dune said it let 25% of its team go this week as it restructures around its core data products and increases its focus on AI-powered tools. The layoffs were announced on May 14, 2026, according to a post from CEO Fredrik Haga on X cited by The Block.

Haga said the company “let 25% of the team go this week,” and linked the move in part to Dune’s investment in AI-powered products. The company did not disclose the exact number of jobs cut.

Dune is known for providing crypto data and research tools used to analyze on-chain activity and market trends. The company’s stated direction suggests it is concentrating resources on its core data products while expanding AI-related capabilities.

The source did not provide additional details on severance, affected teams, or a longer-term hiring plan. It also did not outline any further operational changes beyond the restructuring and AI focus.

Sources: The Block