The Ethereum Foundation launched the Ethereum Security Subsidy Program, committing $1 million to subsidize smart contract audit costs for mainnet builders. Over 20 audit firms are involved, aiming to enhance security within the developer ecosystem.

The Ethereum Foundation launched a $1 million Audit Subsidy Program to assist developers with smart contract audit costs, featuring an expert review process and partnerships with major firms. It introduced the CROPS framework to enhance security and attract builders without exclusivity clauses.

The Ethereum Foundation has launched the Trillion Dollar Security Initiative, offering up to $1 million in audit subsidies for developers to enhance security and accessibility in the Ethereum ecosystem, encouraging professional audit service adoption.

Polymarket announced an audit of some of the onboarded startup projects that have been accused of using allegedly insider trading account information to steer users into making trades. The move is intended to strengthen compliance management and address external concerns about the risks of insider trading.

NXC’s merger audit report shows that as of the end of 2025, its crypto asset holdings were 147.6 billion South Korean won, down 15.2% from the previous year. NXC has sold a stake in a certain exchange and decided to dispose of all its shares in Korbit, while also acquiring the European company CLI Group through its subsidiary to advance business diversification.

Solana decentralized exchange Stabble issues an emergency notice urging liquidity providers to withdraw funds due to a security risk involving a former North Korean employee. The warning was disclosed by on-chain investigator ZachXBT, in the context of a U.S. warning about the infiltration of North Korean technical personnel. Stabble emphasizes that no attack has happened yet and will conduct a new security audit.

Monad co-founder Keone Hon posted a protocol security self-audit checklist on the X platform, covering 10 key areas including fund safety and management permissions. It includes items such as time locks, real-time monitoring, and multi-signature mechanisms, to improve protocol security.

The Cardano Foundation released a report on April 2 showing its total assets have fallen to 287.5 million Swiss francs, mainly due to a decline in the ADA price. The foundation adjusted its asset allocation, holding slightly less ADA, with the number of bitcoins reduced, while cash and financial assets increased to 25.5%. Spending has focused on technology, promotion, and governance, marking the first time it has achieved on-chain audit certification. In the future, it will focus on stablecoin and DeFi liquidity, and explore new funding cycle models.

Ethereum Foundation researcher Devansh Mehta proposed a Validator Revenue Redistribution (VRR) plan at the EthCC conference. It would allow validators to independently redirect a portion of their staked rewards to designated smart contracts, such as public funding platforms or audit organizations. The goal of this proposal is to empower validators to participate in ecosystem governance and security building while reducing reliance on centralized donations.

Solv Protocol conducted a review of the BRO Vault security incident in March 2026, which resulted in a loss of approximately 38.0474 SolvBTC due to a vulnerability. The platform has completed risk control and full compensation, and it did not affect other assets or users. The incident reflects insufficient security audit processes, and the team will strengthen smart contract audits and approvals to enhance overall security. This incident serves as a wake-up call for the industry, emphasizing the importance of asset security and governance.