TheDAO Fund Opens ETHSecurity Initiatives

TheDAO Security Fund opened its second funding round, introducing the ETHSecurity Initiatives, a new format to source, evaluate, and fund critical Ethereum infrastructure and security tooling. The round is live with requests for proposals for a formally verified compiler, client-verified ENS resolution, local-first Safe interfaces, and shared fuzzing tooling. Anyone can also submit their own request for proposals. The round runs over a four-month period, with approved RFPs open for receiving direct donations.

In mid-November, ETHSecurity Badge holders will decide how to allocate treasury capital toward top projects, with final matching and fund distributions taking place in January 2027. Unlike previous grants, every initiative requires teams to dedicate at least one-third of their requested budget to measurable adoption milestones. Milestone payouts are managed by Giveth and disbursed only after review by an independent technical evaluator. TheDAO Fund is backed by a 69,000 staked ETH treasury, with generated yield allocated for ecosystem security funding.

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