MARA Holdings has launched the MARA Foundation at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, focusing on enhancing Bitcoin's security and addressing quantum computing risks. The foundation aims to support Bitcoin's long-term resilience through initiatives in open-source development, self-custody systems, policy advocacy, and education. A $100,000 grant program has been introduced, with community voting open to allocate funds to one of three pre-selected organizations. The foundation's launch aligns with MARA Holdings' broader strategic changes, including the sale of 15,133 Bitcoin for $1.1 billion to reduce debt and a shift towards data infrastructure and AI processing. CEO Fred Thiel emphasized the company's responsibility to invest in Bitcoin's long-term health, highlighting the importance of addressing emerging risks such as quantum threats.