#EthereumSecurityInitiative
The Ethereum Foundation has launched several security initiatives to strengthen the ecosystem and support broader onchain adoption.
- Trillion Dollar Security Initiative: This three-phase initiative aims to build "civilization-scale infrastructure" robust enough to store trillions of dollars from individuals to institutions. The goal is to make Ethereum secure enough for billions of users to hold over $1,000 on-chain and for institutions to store over $1 trillion in a single smart contract or application.
- Ethereum Security Alliance: This global coalition brings together developers, auditors, researchers, and node operators to protect the network's core. The alliance focuses on creating industry-wide standards, better tooling, incident response protocols, and coordinated vulnerability disclosures.
- Security Measures: The initiative includes:
- Smart Contract Safety: Improving smart contract security through formal verification, community auditing, and faster patching.
- Validator Resilience: Enhancing validator security and resilience to prevent exploits and attacks.
- Community-Driven Security: Encouraging community involvement and transparency to prevent exploits and increase trust in the network.
- Bug Bounties and Educational Resources: Providing resources to mitigate risks like hacks and exploits.
Key Objectives:$ETH
- Identify Vulnerabilities: Identify and prioritize areas for improvement in Ethereum's security.
- Improve Security Standards: Set new security standards for Web3 protocols, DAOs, and rollups.
- Enhance User Trust: Increase user confidence in the platforms they trust with their funds.
Leadership:
- Fredrik Svantes: Protocol security research lead and co-chair of the Trillion Dollar Security Initiative.
- Josh Stark: Co-chair of the Trillion Dollar Security Initiative and member of the Ethereum Foundation management team.
- Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum co-founder and supporter of the new security push