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1/8 Ethereum's Security Model and the Strategic Importance of Decentralized Stablecoins This article is a joint effort by f(x) Protocol, ACI on behalf of @aave, @curve & @liquityprotocol Ethereum has grown into the backbone of decentralized finance, securing an ever-larger share of global financial infrastructure. Its transition to Proof of Stake (PoS) reshaped how the network is defended, introducing both economic efficiencies and new dependencies. But as Ethereum scales to support real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins, a critical question emerges: Can its security scale as quickly as the value it protects? This is not just a technical concern — it’s a systemic one. The long-term credibility of Ethereum as a neutral settlement layer depends on resolving the mismatch between the network’s economic security and the trillions in external value it is asked to safeguard.

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