ether.fi Partners with Nexus Mutual to Protect Against ETH Slashing at Institutional Scale

TheNewsCryptoPublished on 2026-07-17Last updated on 2026-07-17

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London-based digital asset neobank ether.fi has partnered with crypto insurance provider Nexus Mutual to secure the largest-ever Ethereum (ETH) Slashing Cover. This protection safeguards ether.fi's validators against penalties worth up to 15,000 ETH, a sum exceeding all historical ETH slashing losses combined. As ether.fi's validator set is one of the largest on Ethereum, slashing represents a significant tail risk. This cover, part of ether.fi's broader investment in security infrastructure, is designed to protect users, including a growing institutional base, in extreme scenarios. Mike Silagadze, Founder & CEO of ether.fi, stated the partnership aligns with their belief that the safest protocols will win, highlighting their investment in audits, security, and now major insurance. Hugh Karp, Founder of Nexus Mutual, noted ether.fi's long-term focus on risk management and called the 15,000 ETH cover a historic step. ether.fi manages over $6B in assets across cash, staking, and liquid restaking products. Nexus Mutual, a pioneer in crypto insurance alternatives, has provided over $7 billion in coverage since 2019 against risks like smart contract hacks and slashing.

London, United Kingdom, July 17th, 2026, Chainwire

ether.fi, the leading onchain neobank for digital asset management, has selected Nexus Mutual to provide crypto’s largest-ever ETH Slashing Cover. The cover protects ether.fi‘s validators against up to 15,000 ETH worth of slashing penalties.

As ether.fi continues to see rapid adoption from both retail and institutional audiences, securing industry-leading protection against slashing risk for ether.fi users is critical. Over the last year, ether.fi has been systematically strengthening their stack across infrastructure, risk management, operational security and real-time defense systems.

Since ether.fi operates one of the largest validator sets on Ethereum, slashing is a real tail risk for them. By working with Nexus Mutual, ether.fi has mitigated this with protection that kicks in to secure against validator losses. This cover was calculated to protect ether.fi in even the most extreme scenarios and represents more than all historical losses from ETH slashing combined.

“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 onchain neobank for digital asset management. With $6B+ in AUM across Cash (crypto card), Stake (restaking), and Liquid (liquid restaking derivatives), ether.fi has established category dominance in crypto neobanking. It’s the rare institutional-grade product built for consumer adoption.

About Nexus Mutual

Nexus Mutual is the first crypto insurance alternative. Since 2019, they have covered more than $7 billion against smart contract hacks, slashing, and other digital asset risks. As the industry leader, they have become a trusted partner for everyone from individuals to institutions to help manage onchain risk.

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