The Secure and Decentralized Frontends Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to address a key vulnerability in the current web3 ecosystem by funding solutions that remove centralized points of failure in dApp frontend delivery. Issued by the Ethereum Foundation, a major organization committed to supporting open-source projects that strengthen the Ethereum ecosystem, this RFP encourages proposals for verifiable, censorship-resistant, and decentralized frontend infrastructure. The goal is to make decentralized applications fully trustless—not only at the backend via smart contracts but also at the user interface level.
Most decentralized applications continue to rely on centralized services such as DNS providers, content delivery networks (CDNs), and gateways, which pose risks like compromise, censorship, or DNS hijacking. This RFP specifically aims to eliminate these vulnerabilities by ensuring frontend assets are cryptographically verifiable and distributed using peer-to-peer or content-addressed technologies such as IPFS or WebRTC. Projects must integrate these systems directly into browsers or dApp wallets to ensure accessibility without needing browser extensions.
Eligible projects are expected to develop and deliver both a proof-of-concept and a production-ready implementation. At least one major dApp and several smaller ones must integrate the proposed frontend solutions. Wallet integration is a critical deliverable, and submitted solutions must be fully open-source and developed as public goods. Developers should also offer comprehensive tooling and documentation to encourage adoption by other dApp builders and ecosystem participants.
To be competitive, proposals must include a detailed technical approach outlining system architecture, verification mechanisms, and adherence to existing standards such as libp2p and IPFS. An adoption plan with clear metrics and a timeline for onboarding wallets and dApps is also required. Furthermore, a budget should be provided that emphasizes milestone-based disbursements tied to concrete adoption outcomes.
The application period opens on October 28, 2025, and closes on December 12, 2025. Selected proposals are expected to complete development and integrations within six months. All outputs must be accessible to the public under a permissive open-source license. This RFP is a strategic initiative to move the Ethereum ecosystem toward fully trustless user experiences by ensuring that frontend access is as decentralized and secure as backend logic.
Emphasize open-source commitment and adoption milestones to maximize funding.
