Ethereum unveils “trillion-dollar security” plan amid tokenization boom

Ethereum is doubling down on security as tokenized real-world assets gain traction across global markets.

On May 14, the Ethereum (ETH) Foundation announced the launch of an initiative called “One Trillion Security”, which aims to make the network resilient enough to safely support trillions of dollars in assets. The network will benefit all kinds of users from individual savings to corporate treasuries and potentially government-issued instruments.

The Foundation stated that as more value flows on-chain, the system needs stronger protection at every level. from user wallets and smart contracts to validators and the base protocol. This push comes as tokenization continues to accelerate faster than many expected.

In a May 8 post on X, Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan noted some recent major developments. Among them, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce backed blockchain-based equity issuance, while Superstate unveiled “Opening Bell,” a new platform for trading tokenized shares on Ethereum and Solana (SOL).

Ethereum already dominates the tokenized assets sector, holding over $6.9 billion in RWAs, according to RWA.xyz data. That figure jumps to nearly 89% when factoring in Ethereum layer-2 networks like zkSync. The Foundation believes long-term adoption depends on making the network more secure for high-value use cases.

A bigger wave is coming. A report by Boston Consulting Group estimates the tokenized asset market could reach $16 trillion by 2030, roughly 10% of global GDP. To support that scale, Ethereum is now establishing itself as the infrastructure layer for tokenized finance. 

As demand from fintech platforms and enterprise issuers rises, Ethereum’s security roadmap reflects a growing urgency to meet institutional standards. The 1TS program will focus on identifying security weak points, funding audits and bug bounties, and improving developer tools.