26-8-2025 – The Ethereum Foundation has launched the latest phase of its Trillion Dollar Security Initiative, targeting smart contract vulnerabilities and wallet weaknesses to fortify the network’s infrastructure for widespread adoption. This non-profit effort builds on prior security enhancements by partnering with industry experts and awarding grants to firms such as CertiK and Walletbeat.
The focus includes developing an open-source vulnerability database and rigorous benchmarking to reduce exploits, which have historically drained billions from decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. With Ethereum’s total value locked surpassing $80 billion, the initiative aims to elevate security standards, fostering greater user trust and enabling the blockchain to handle trillion-dollar-scale value securely.
By addressing these risks through collaborative open-source resources, the foundation expects to minimize DeFi losses and boost ecosystem participation. Ethereum Foundation officials described the program as a long-term mission with global implications for blockchain robustness.
