The Ethereum Foundation has articulated its vision for the future of decentralized finance (DeFi), emphasizing the importance of permissionless, open-source, and security-first global finance. The foundation aims to enhance financial empowerment by minimizing centralized control and maximizing user agency. Key areas of focus include improving DeFi security through both traditional methods, such as audits and standards, and innovative approaches like AI-assisted verification. The foundation also highlights the need for privacy-preserving solutions and decentralized oracle security. It stresses the importance of protocols that can operate independently of their original developers, ensuring resilience and continuity. By fostering a robust DeFi ecosystem, the Ethereum Foundation seeks to make Ethereum a preferred platform for global financial management.