#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).
**Objectives**:
- Auditing smart contracts and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities.
- Publishing security guidelines for developers.
- Raising user awareness through tools and workshops.
- Collaborating with experts to address threats.
**Importance**:
- Preventing financial losses (such as the DAO hack in 2016).
- Reinforcing trust in Ethereum with the expansion of DeFi and Web3.
**Key Initiatives**:
- Rewards for reporting vulnerabilities.
- Developing open-source tools for error detection.
- Activating community engagement through educational events.
**Summary**:
ESI ensures Ethereum remains a secure platform for innovation, through a culture of "security first".