Ethereum UX Is ‘Weakest Link’ in Security, Foundation Says

Ethereum UX Is ‘Weakest Link’ in Security, Foundation Says

The Ethereum Foundation says a half-dozen security issues will challenge the future of its ecosystem, including aspects of its user experience and its social layer. “A significant burden of security” falls on users of the Ethereum network, the foundation said in its overview report on security issues. The foundation highlighted issues such as seed phrase storage, blind signing, and compromised web interfaces as the most common problems as users …

Human Passport Takes Aim At Sybil Attacks On Base With New On-Chain Detection Suite

As Base booms into the fastest-growing Layer 2 on Ethereum, it’s also attracted a swarm of Sybil attackers—bad actors spinning up fake wallets to snag airdrops and game governance. Today, Human Passport (formerly Gitcoin Passport) unveiled a dedicated toolkit designed to verify real humans on Base, without slow, invasive KYC checks or awkward user flows. At the heart of the launch is a new machine-learning–powered Sybil Detection Model, fine-tun…

Ethereum Foundation Flags AI And Cross-Chain Features As Risk Factors

The Ethereum Foundation released its first security report under the Trillion Dollar Security program. The report highlights that cross-chain features introduce serious vulnerabilities in bridge contracts and message validation. The Ethereum Foundation identified AI-generated code as a rising security concern due to inconsistent standards and risky automation. The Ethereum Foundation has issued its first security report under the Trillion Dollar…

Ethereum Foundation Releases ‘Trillion Dollar Security’ Report Identifying Areas For Enhancement In Ethereum’s Growth

Non-profit organization involved in advancing the Ethereum blockchain, Ethereum Foundation introduced the plan for its Trillion Dollar Security (1TS) initiative. The project emphasizes that in order for Ethereum to progress into its next phase of global adoption, enhancements are still required.  The initiative envisions an environment where billions of individuals can confidently hold over $1,000 on-chain, contributing to a total value in the t…

Ethereum Foundation releases first 1TS outlining roadmap to tackle security challenges

The Ethereum Foundation has released the first report in its most comprehensive security initiative to date, which maps the critical risks Ethereum (ETH) must address to support trillions in global on-chain value. The first Trillion Dollar Security (1TS) report outlines what individuals, institutions, and governments require to entrust significantly larger sums to the network. The report follows multiple similarly in-depth initiatives taken by t…