Ethereum Applications Guild (EAG) has launched as a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the innovation, adoption, and real-world impact of Ethereum-native applications. EAG operates on core principles of openness, transparency, decentralization, and a public goods-first approach.

EAG is hosting the 2026 Global Application & Builder Initiatives, running from May to September 2026, with a focus on supporting developers in emerging and underrepresented regions. The launch follows a broader push for application-layer ecosystem support, including the Ethereum Foundation's Ecosystem Support Program Q1 2026 allocations.

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The Ethereum Foundation's Protocol Security Research Team released the outcomes of its ETH Rangers program, launched in 2024 to fund independent contributors focused on strengthening Ethereum's security. Seventeen recipients worked on public goods security initiatives spanning vulnerability research, incident response, threat intelligence, tooling, and education. The efforts helped recover more than $5.8 million, uncover over 785 vulnerabilities, and identify around 100 North Korean (DPRK) operatives. Contributors, including team members from SEAL, also played a key role in responding to active exploits, freezing illicit funds, and raising awareness of emerging threats.

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