The Ethereum Foundation has entered a new security-focused collaboration with the Security Alliance (SEAL) aimed at reducing wallet drainers and social engineering attacks targeting Ethereum users. The initiative reflects growing concern over increasingly sophisticated phishing campaigns that have drained billions from crypto holders over the past several years.
Trillion Dollar Security Initiative Explained
As part of the partnership, SEAL and the Ethereum Foundation launched the Trillion Dollar Security initiative, a long-term effort designed to improve Ethereum’s resilience as adoption scales. A key component of this program is direct funding for a dedicated security engineer whose sole responsibility is tracking, analyzing, and disrupting wallet drainer operations affecting Ethereum users.
SEAL operates as a nonprofit focused on threat intelligence sharing, coordinated incident response, and legal protection for ethical security researchers. By embedding resources directly into active monitoring and analysis, the collaboration aims to reduce response times and prevent large-scale losses before they spread.
Real Impact on Crypto Scam Losses
Wallet drainers commonly rely on fake websites and deceptive transaction approvals that appear legitimate to unsuspecting users. While historical estimates suggest close to $1 billion has been stolen through such scams, improved detection and coordinated defenses have significantly reduced losses. Reported scam-related thefts dropped to approximately $84 million in 2025, marking a substantial decline.
The Trillion Dollar Security dashboard evaluates Ethereum across six critical areas, including smart contracts, infrastructure, user experience, and governance. Each category tracks specific risk controls and highlights priority improvements, offering a transparent view of Ethereum’s evolving security posture.
SEAL has indicated that similar partnerships may expand to other blockchain ecosystems seeking to strengthen user protection at scale.
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