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ether.fi, the leading onchain neobank for digital asset management, has selected Nexus Mutual to provide what is believed to be crypto’s largest-ever ETH Slashing Cover — protecting ether.fi’s validators against up to 15,000 ETH worth of slashing penalties.
Why It Matters
As ether.fi continues to see rapid adoption from both retail and institutional audiences, and protecting users against slashing risk has become a critical infrastructure priority. Over the past year, ether.fi has been systematically strengthening its stack across infrastructure, risk management, operational security, and real-time defense systems.
Given its role in operating one of the largest validator sets on Ethereum, slashing is a real tail risk for ether.fi. The Nexus Mutual cover was sized to protect against even the most extreme scenarios — exceeding the total of all historical ETH slashing losses combined. When triggered, it kicks in directly to secure against validator losses, giving users and institutional partners a layer of protection that has not previously existed at this scale in the industry.
 
“We’ve always believed the safest protocols will ultimately win. That’s why we’ve invested heavily in audits, operational security, staking architecture, and now the largest insurance program in the industry. We are excited to partner with Nexus Mutual to make this a reality,” said Mike Silagadze, Founder & CEO of ether.fi.
“We’ve known the ether.fi team since before it was ether.fi, and they’ve been focused on risk from day one. Covering their users for up to 15,000 ETH in slashing penalties is a historic step, and we’re proud they chose Nexus Mutual to take it with them,” said Hugh Karp, Founder of Nexus Mutual.
About ether.fi
ether.fi is the leading on-chain neobank for digital asset management. With more than $6 billion in AUM across Cash (crypto card), Stake (restaking), and Liquid (liquid restaking derivatives), ether.fi has established category dominance in crypto neobanking — a rare institutional-grade product built for consumer adoption.
About Nexus Mutual
Nexus Mutual is the first crypto insurance alternative. Since 2019, Nexus Mutual has covered more than $7 billion against smart contract hacks, slashing, and other digital asset risks — becoming a trusted partner for individuals, institutions, and everyone in between looking to manage on-chain risk.
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