Ethereum news: The DAO’s second act focuses on security with $150M endowment
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by Margaux NijkerkFebruary 18, 2026
Ten years after the famous hack, the DAO Security Fund has decided to stake the untouched ETH and use the yield to fund Ethereum security initiatives, honor claims indefinitely, and professionalize governance and key management.
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Originally published on CoinDesk on 2/18/2026