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Ethereum Foundation’s DeFi Move: A Game-Changer or a Smart Safety Net?

by Matoy
February 13, 2025
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  • Ethereum Foundation deploys $120 million into DeFi protocols to reduce reliance on sell-offs.
  • Community celebrates move, seeing it as a more sustainable funding strategy.
  • Mixed reactions surface regarding timing and previous reliance on ETH sell-offs.

The Ethereum Foundation recently made a big splash in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space by allocating $120 million worth of ETH to top lending protocols. On Feb. 13, the foundation moved 4,200 ETH to Compound, 10,000 ETH to Spark, and a whopping 30,800 ETH to Aave. At the time, ETH hovered around $2,600, making this a significant deployment of about 45,000 ETH.

Aave founder Stani Kulechov called it the foundation’s largest allocation in DeFi to date. He expressed confidence in the future of decentralized finance, affirming that “DeFi will win” as the foundation added liquidity to Aave.

The community welcomed the news. Many saw it as a clever way to reduce the foundation’s need to sell ETH to fund its operations. By leveraging DeFi, the Ethereum Foundation can earn yield while keeping its ETH holdings intact—a move some say was long overdue.

Community Reactions: Praise and a Little Sarcasm

Podcaster Mark Jeffrey called the move “smart,” pointing out that lending is the heart of DeFi, with Aave being one of its core pillars. The positive feedback didn’t stop there. One user on X encouraged the community to “keep it up,” while another suggested that this approach should become the new normal for the foundation’s funding strategy.

However, not all reactions were glowing. 0xNessus, co-founder of HyperLend, found it amusing that it took the foundation so long to engage with DeFi protocols. “All we had to do was bully them,” he joked.

Despite the delayed move, many in the community are hopeful that the foundation’s participation in DeFi signals a growing commitment to innovative funding models within the Ethereum ecosystem.

EF Treasury has deployed:

– 10,000 ETH into Spark
– 10,000 ETH into Aave Prime
– 20,800 ETH into Aave Core
– 4,200 ETH into Compound

We're grateful for the entire Ethereum security community that has worked diligently to make Ethereum DeFi secure and usable!

— Ethereum Foundation (@ethereumfndn) February 13, 2025

ETH Sell-Offs: A Lingering Criticism

The decision to embrace DeFi comes after months of criticism for the foundation’s reliance on ETH sell-offs to cover expenses. In January, Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP-1559) co-author Eric Conner accused the foundation of being primarily known for “dumping ETH.” Others suggested alternative strategies, like staking or borrowing stablecoins against ETH holdings, to avoid unnecessary sell pressure on the token.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addressed concerns about staking, citing regulatory uncertainty and the potential for being forced into decisions on future Ethereum hard forks.

Still, the foundation hinted that this latest move is just the beginning. A recent post mentioned there’s “more to come” and invited community feedback on future strategies, including exploring staking options.

This shift may not solve every concern overnight, but it’s a clear sign that the Ethereum Foundation is listening to its community and evolving—one step at a time.

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