The Ethereum Foundation manages a substantial treasury. Instead of chasing high yields or parking funds in traditional assets, EF made a public commitment:

• Security first – prioritize safe, battle-tested strategies
• Conservative, long-term approach – avoid risky yield farming or speculative bets
• Values over profit – deploy capital into projects that advance Ethereum’s core mission

In June 2025, EF published its Treasury Policy, making it clear: their investments should reflect what Ethereum stands for not just maximize returns.

That means supporting protocols and builders that embody the 8 DeFi Punk principles: open, decentralized, privacy-friendly, secure, permissionless.

Reflection:
Think about it: if even EF puts values before profit, shouldn’t we expect the same from the protocols we use and support?