From 2016 hack to $150M Endowment: the DAO’s second act focuses on Ethereum security

February 18, 2026 1 min read 11 views

Ten years after the famous hack, the DAO Security Fund has decided to stake the untouched ETH and use the yield to fund Ethereum security initiatives, honor claims indefinitely, and professionalize governance and key management.

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From 2016 hack to $150M Endowment: the DAO’s second act focuses on Ethereum security

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