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Ethereum Foundation Sets Up Multisig Wallet for Defi Participation

Ethereum Foundation Launches Multi-Signature Wallet on Safenet

The Ethereum Foundation has announced the creation of a new multi-signature wallet using the Safenet platform to enhance its treasury operations and facilitate participation in the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem.

Ethereum Foundation Begins Transition to Safe Multisig Wallet

The wallet, which operates on a 3-of-5 multi-signature wallet, is located at address “0x9fC”. A transaction has been initiated to transfer 50,000 ether (ETH) to the wallet, although the foundation’s Hsiao-Wei Wang noted that delays in the signing process mean the transfer could take several days to complete.

The foundation confirmed its intention to use the multi-signature wallet for engaging with the defi ecosystem and stated that it has already executed a test transaction on the lending protocol Aave. According to the announcement, the foundation plans to gradually migrate additional funds to the Safe multi-signature wallet, citing its strong security track record and user-friendly experience.

This update marks another step in the foundation’s ongoing efforts to manage its treasury efficiently and leverage defi tools. Further developments related to this transition are expected, and the Ethereum Foundation’s Wang encouraged stakeholders to stay tuned for updates.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has faced challenges like criticism over ETH sales to fund operations, declining ecosystem activity, and competition from rival blockchains like Solana. Leadership restructuring aims to improve transparency and collaboration while staking its $1 billion ETH raises neutrality concerns. Efforts to boost community engagement and define Ethereum’s unique value proposition remain critical for sustaining its dominance.

Source: Bitcoin

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