Ethereum DAO funds routed via Tornado Cash; 69,420 ETH to Beacon Chain

On February 1, 2026, co‑founder Griff Green said the Ethereum DAO will stake 69,420 ETH into the Beacon Contract, and an update on February 2 noted its reserves were sent via Tornado Cash to underscore privacy. The DAO targets a $220M fund for security research, with deposits facing a queue near 71 days and more than 4M ETH awaiting entry.