The Ethereum Foundation invested 120 million USD in Ether across various DeFi protocols, specifically deploying 30,800 ETH to Aave, 4,200 ETH to Compound, and 10,000 ETH to Spark. This investment highlights a new strategy aiming to minimize reliance on selling ETH for operational costs.

The investment has been met positively within the community, with key figures like Aave’s CEO, Stani Kulechov, commending the foundation’s significant move. This pivot towards a sustainable funding model may also help Ethereum navigate future market challenges.