Ethereum’s nonprofit division launched a major security drive on May 14. Its goal is to support wallets, smart contracts and the network itself. The move is a big plan that can protect the “trillions” of digital assets as more funds flow into blockchain.
Active range and objectives
According to the foundation, the work is called a “trillion dollar security plan.” It has three steps. First, the team will scan everything from wallet design to consensus rules. They will look for weaknesses in code and in the network. They will then select the top fix and update with the builder. Finally, they will share what they have learned and help users, companies and regulators quickly master Ethereum security.
2. Ethereum must achieve “trillion dollar security” – a world:
– Billions of people feel safe holding $1000 ONCHAIN, totaling trillions of dollars
– A single organization would be happy to store $1 trillion in a single contract or application.
– Ethereum Foundation (@Ethereumfndn) May 14, 2025
Expert team and roles
According to the report, two internal clues will co-chair the project. Fredrik Svantes Processing Protocol Security Research. Josh Stark sat on the foundation’s management team. They will rely on three external experts: Samczsun, Mehdi Zerouali and Zach Obront. These names carry weight in the encrypted circle. Together, they direct the review, suggest repairs and shape plans.
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Market reactions and data
ETH has risen more than 40% since the Pectra update on May 7, reaching nearly $2,755 before a slight correction. Analysts point out that there is a key support in the $2,000-$2,300 band. If you do, many people expect to push $3,000 to $3,000. Derivatives volume climbed 25% to $121 billion, while open interest rose 4.5% to more than $32 billion, according to Coinglass data. These figures highlight the rise in interest among big traders.
Impact on Defi’s advantages
Ethereum still has about half of all bias values. On May 14, the Total Value Lock (TVL) was approximately US$80 billion, accounting for nearly 50-60% of the total Blockchain lockdown. By enhancing security at all levels, the network wants to maintain its lead. In particular, institutions seek clear security measures before investing more money.
Ethereum on-chain activity. Source: IntoTheBlock
This security push comes at critical moments. Chain activity has been picked up, so have bets. High-profile attacks in the past cycle cost users hundreds of millions of dollars. A review of public strength can help alleviate fear and keep money going. It may also raise the bar for other smart contract platforms that want to attract users from Ethereum to stay away from Ethereum.
Still, the real test will be executed. Foundations need to set clear timetables and track public progress. The patch should be easy to adopt and the message must be simply contacted with the end user. If the wallet remains confused or the update is lagging, smooth reports won’t keep the nerves calm.
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