Ethereum Foundation Moves Treasury to DeFi, Halts Heavy ETH Selling

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Hold on to your digital wallets, folks! The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is officially tightening its belt and heading into what it calls a “critical 18-month period.” They’ve just introduced a shiny new treasury policy to ensure they’re not spending ETH like a billionaire on vacation. If you thought they’d just keep hoarding their ETH, well, think again—this is serious stuff. 😏

New Focus: DeFi, Yield, and Transparency (Yes, Really)

In a move that should surprise absolutely no one (except maybe the crypto purists), EF will now tie its operating costs and runway to its beloved ETH holdings. How sweet! 💰 Hsiao-Wei Wang of EF casually mentions that the foundation currently has enough runway for about 2.5 years, which is probably about how long it takes for an ETH transaction to actually go through. He emphasized that future capital deployment will be a lot more strategic. Who knew the EF was capable of “deliberate” spending? 😲

And it gets better: EF is now going to dabble in DeFi by using its treasure chest of ETH across audited DeFi protocols like Aave. Yes, you read that correctly—they’re finally jumping into the very ecosystem they once politely ignored. EF might even lend some ETH and borrow a cool $2 million in stablecoins. Let that sink in. 💸 OAK Research, in their infinite wisdom, sees this as a bullish move for ETH. Apparently, it reduces the need to sell tokens, while still keeping things nice and secure. EF is like, “Who needs traditional banks anyway?” 😎

Ethereum Foundation (@ethereumfndn) just released its Treasury policy that is pretty… interesting and even bullish for $ETH?

Here is everything you need to know about it:

Using DeFi Built on ETH

Ethereum Foundation will start deploying capital into DApps built on…

— OAK Research (@OAK_Res_EN) June 4, 2025

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ETH Sales and Fiat Investments: Can We Get a Break?

Now, before you get too comfortable, EF has also said that they might still sell ETH quarterly—because, you know, real-world expenses are a thing. 😬 But don’t worry, they’re going to be way less aggressive with it now that they have shiny DeFi income streams to play with. And for the finance geeks out there, they’re even considering parking some of their fiat reserves in low-risk stuff like Treasury bills and bonds. How quaint.

To keep you, the loyal community, on their side, EF promises to publish quarterly reports on asset performance, positions, and all that jazz. After all, transparency is key when you’ve been selling ETH like it’s going out of style. 🙄

Laying Groundwork for Ethereum’s Future (Finally!)

Let’s face it—ETH is still sitting a comfy 46% below its 2021 high, trailing behind Bitcoin and Solana. But hey, this new strategy isn’t just for today. It’s the kind of move that screams, “We’re here for the long haul!” By supporting the “Defipunk” movement and getting in bed with ecosystem builders, EF is clearly preparing for Ethereum’s next big growth phase. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. 🚀

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FAQs

What is the Ethereum Foundation?

The Ethereum Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps Ethereum grow, evolve, and do its thing. Pretty important stuff, if you ask us. 😏

Who are the founders of Ethereum?

Ethereum was founded in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Gavin Wood, Charles Hoskinson, Anthony Di Iorio, Joseph Lubin, and others who are probably a lot smarter than the rest of us. 🧠

Who owns most of Ethereum?

Vitalik Buterin, of course, is the largest known ETH holder. But don’t worry, most of the ETH is scattered across thousands of wallets. It’s like a treasure hunt for the bold and the brave. 🏴‍☠️

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2025-06-05 09:30