Ethereum Foundation Announces ‘Trillion Dollar Security’ to Enhance Onchain Trust
The Ethereum Foundation announced a major new initiative—Trillion Dollar Security—committed to bolstering the security infrastructure of the network with a view to maintaining an onchain economy valued at trillions. The vision, unveiled on May 14, emphasizes Ethereum’s ambition to provide a secure platform for global digital finance.
Working Toward Civilization-Scale Resilience
Led by Protocol Security Lead Fredrik Svantes and EF’s Josh Stark, the initiative positions Ethereum as “civilization-scale infrastructure.” The goal: match and surpass the security of legacy financial systems while decentralizing and innovating.
ETH Price Soars as Security Plans Roll Out
Ethereum’s native token, ETH, had a strong price surge following the news. On May 14, ETH traded at $2,611.09—3.68% in 24 hours and over 50% in the last week. The push is due to growing institutional demand and renewed confidence after the recent Pectra upgrade.
Three-Phase Roadmap to Long-Term Security
The Foundation outlined a methodical approach:
- Assessment Phase: Identify weaknesses and strengths across Ethereum’s tech stack—from wallets to consensus protocols.
- Improvement Phase: Deploy short-term fixes and long-term architectural remedies.
- Communication Phase: Increase awareness and transparency of Ethereum’s security requirements and progress.
Ecosystem-Wide Collaboration
The project leverages the skills of top security minds in crypto:
- samczsun, Security Alliance founder and Paradigm advisor
- Mehdi Zerouali, co-founder of Sigma Prime
- Zach Obront, co-founder of Etherealize
Community input is valued. The Foundation invites auditors, developers, and users to contribute via an open feedback form.
A Long-Term Investment in Trust
“Security isn’t a technical problem—it’s the need for mass adoption,” says Fredrik Svantes. Ethereum is paving the way for a more secure, more resilient future with Trillion Dollar Security.
