#EthereumSecurityInitiative **Ethereum Security Initiative (ESI)**

A collaborative initiative aimed at enhancing the security of the Ethereum network and its services (such as decentralized applications and DeFi).

**Goals**:

- Audit smart contracts and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.

- Publish security guidelines for developers.

- Raise user awareness through tools and workshops.

- Collaborate with experts to address threats.

**Importance**:

- Prevent financial losses (such as the DAO hack of 2016).

- Build trust in Ethereum with the expansion of DeFi and Web3.

**Key Initiatives**:

- Rewards for reporting vulnerabilities.

- Development of open-source tools to detect bugs.

- Activate community participation through educational events.

**Summary**:

ESI ensures that Ethereum remains a secure platform for innovation, through a culture of "security first".