The episode begins with an introduction and the announcement of Nixo joining as co-lead of AllCoreDev. The conversation then transitions into DevNet updates and discussions around EIP 8037 testing concerns, highlighting issues with test failures and the impact of EIP 8037 on gas limits and costs. The conversation covered concerns and complexities related to EIP 1837, proposals for EIP 8163 and EIP 7979, and performance optimization for ZK-AVM use cases through engine API changes. The discussion also included considerations for mascot selection and the impact of EIP changes on DevNet 4.

Takeaways

• Nixo joins as co-lead of AllCoreDev
• DevNet updates and issues with EIP 8037 testing EIP 1837 concerns and complexities
• Performance optimization for ZK-AVM use cases
• Discussion on engine API performance and potential changes

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Nixo's Co-Lead Announcement
• 57:26 EIP 1837 Concerns and Complexities
• 01:09:12 EIP Proposals and Mascot Selection for Glam-Sedam
• 01:14:52 EIP 7979 Proposal and Discussion
• 01:31:22 Engine API Performance Optimization for ZK-AVM Use Cases
  
  #Ethereum #ACDE #AllCoreDev

Agenda: https://github.com/ethereum/pm/issues/1990
Watch Video Version: ACDC 177

Takeaways

• Devnet Planning
• Consensus Layer Changes
• PR Merging and Testing Consensus Layer Changes
• Validator Deposit Vulnerability
• State Growth EIP Update

Chapters

• 00:00 Devnet Planning and PR Updates
• 34:59 PR Merging and Testing
• 51:14 Consensus Layer Changes and Queue Merging
• 56:57 Validator Deposit Vulnerability
• 01:24:04 State Growth EIP Update

This episode covers the innovative Ethereum Virtual Virtual Machine (EVVM) project, a comprehensive ecosystem aimed at enhancing scalability, privacy, and interoperability within Web3. Join us as we delve into how EVVM redefines infrastructure for developers, enterprises, and end-users alike.

🌐 Useful Links
EVVM: https://www.evvm.org/
EVVM Docs: https://www.evvm.info/docs/intro

🎙️ Featuring
Guest Speaker:
German Abal: https://twitter.com/ariutokintumi
Arturo: https://twitter.com/0xVato
jistro: https://twitter.com/jistro

👥 ECH Institute Team
Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19
Podcast Producer: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky
Coordinator: Meenakshi Singh – https://twitter.com/Meenakshiy2k

🕒 Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Welcome German, Arturo, and jistro (Kevin) to EPD 31.
02:30 - Guest introductions and their journeys into the Ethereum ecosystem.
06:20 - Deep dive: What problems does EVVM solve (Compliance, Privacy, Gas)?
08:35 - How EVVM works
12:10 - Institutional use cases
13:45 - Futureproofing
15:35 - Architecture
17:15 - Privacy layers
19:50 - UX abstraction
22:00 - Demo: Deploying an EVVM instance via CLI.
23:45 - Demo: ZK Vault deposits and split withdrawals.
26:05 - Infra comparison: EVVM vs. Traditional L2s
28:30 - Current progress: Deployments on Base, Arbitrum, Monad, and more.
29:40 - Demo: X402 payment requirements for AI agents.
32:55 - Use Case: Non-custodial limit orders and DeFi security.
35:15 - The EVVM suite: Scaffold-EVVM, CLI deployer, and rewards.
39:00 - Mainnet roadmap and security auditing process.
42:40 - ZK Proofs for identity and regulatory acceptance.
44:30 - Removing the gas blocker for end-user adoption.
46:00 - Explaining "Fishers" and the incentive network.
49:40 - Upgradability and migration paths for enterprises.
52:45 - Vision
54:55 - Rapid Fire Round:
56:45 - The potential for high-concurrency on-chain gaming.
1:00:15 - Closing

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#Ethereum #EVVM #BlockchainPrivacy #Web3 #ECHInstitute #EcosystemProjectDemo

The conversation covers Devnet updates and issues, engine API changes, and an account abstraction proposal. The Devnet updates include issues with gas accounting and execution spec changes. The engine API changes involve adjustments to block hash handling and optimization in the fog choice update. The account abstraction proposal introduces a new approach to account obstructions through NFTs, key rotation, and gas sponsorship. The conversation covered topics related to stream transactions, native account abstraction, scheme transactions, post-quantum solutions, design iteration, use case clarification, political weight, client preferences, history pruning targets and mechanisms, network health, data retention, and RPC method integration. The discussion emphasized the importance of native account abstraction in Ethereum, the challenges in communicating use cases, and the need for consensus on history pruning targets and mechanisms. The conversation also highlighted the considerations for network health, performance improvement, and client flexibility in defining history pruning targets.

Takeaways

• Devnet updates and issues
• Engine API changes
• Account Abstraction proposal Native account abstraction in Ethereum
• History pruning targets and mechanisms

Chapters

• 00:00 Devnet Updates and Issues
• 13:21 Engine API Changes
• 28:44 Account Abstraction Proposal
• 43:21 Stream Transactions and CFI
• 50:10 Post-Quantum Solutions and Crypto Agility
• 55:23 Challenges in Communicating Use Cases
• 01:00:28 History Pruning Targets and Divergence
• 01:06:20 History Pruning and Data Retention
• 01:11:54 History Pruning and Disk Footprint

In this episode, we explore the critical importance of contract verification for security, transparency, and trust in the Ethereum ecosystem. Kaan Uzdogan from Sourcify shares insights into how open-source verification can prevent scams and improve overall ecosystem health and discusses the future role of AI and standardized practices.

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🌐 Useful Links
Sourcify: https://sourcify.dev/

🎙️ Featuring
Guest Speaker:
Kaan Uzdogan: https://twitter.com/kaanuzdogan

👥 ECH Institute Team
Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19
Podcast Production: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky
Coordinator: Meenakshi Singh – https://twitter.com/Meenakshiy2k

🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Preview & The core mission of Sourcify
00:54 – Introduction to Episode #30 and host Pooja Ranjan
01:42 – Meet Kaan Uzdogan, Lead Dev at Sourcify
02:28 – Kaan's journey from student to the Ethereum Foundation
05:28 – Presentation: Overview of Sourcify & smart contract verification
10:41 – Challenges in the current verification ecosystem
14:05 – Argo Collective and the Verifier Alliance
15:42 – How Sourcify ensures transparency and reproducible verification
20:08 – Open Data: The 26M+ verified contracts dataset
24:20 – Live Demo: AI Playground and Remix verification
28:03 – Deep Dive: Why verification matters for users and auditors
31:34 – Exact vs. Partial matches explained
37:16 – The current state of verified contracts in the ecosystem
42:01 – Roadmap: AI integration and clear signing efforts
45:23 – Rapid Fire Questions: Misconceptions and the future of transparency
47:48 – Closing remarks and how to get involved

📺 Recent EPD Episodes
DeFiScan with Emilien Duc: https://youtube.com/video/HZ2jxHSySF4
powdr with Leo Alt: https://youtube.com/video/9BvZ_y5QjGY
DIP Box with Tim Pechersky: https://youtube.com/video/whp641j7vrY

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#Sourcify #Verification #Security #SmartContractVerification

This episode explores the innovative spirit of PizzaDAO, a community harnessing Web3 to revolutionize how we share pizza and build decentralization. From legendary Bitcoin pizza stories to launching an open-source pizza infrastructure, discover how this movement combines fun, culture, and technology to create a global phenomenon.

🎬 Related Content
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🌐 Useful Links
https://pizzadao.xyz/info
https://globalpizza.party/
https://rarepizzas.com/

🎙️ Featuring
Guest Speaker:
Snax Man: https://twitter.com/snack_man

👥 ECH Institute Team
Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19
Podcast Production: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky
Coordinator: Meenakshi Singh – https://twitter.com/Meenakshiy2k

🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Teaser
01:09 – Introduction: Welcome to Ecosystem Project Demo (EPD) Episode 29
01:40 – Meet Snacksman: The Founder of PizzaDAO
02:12 – The Origin Story: From Bitcoin Math (2011) to CryptoPunks & NFTs
04:52 – The Defining Moment: Why Web3 Needed Mozzarella During the Pandemic
06:11 – The Secret Sauce: 314 Artists & The Generative Pizza NFT
07:38 – The Legend of Laszlo & Jeremy: 10,000 BTC for Two Pizzas Explained
10:21 – Scaling PizzaDAO: Hundreds of Parties and $1M Spent on Pizza
11:15 – Global Reach: From Ukraine and the Cayman Islands to Nigeria
12:54 – Deep Dive: Herding 314 "Artist Cats" for the NFT Project
15:44 – Raising 300+ ETH: Celebrating vs. The Terror of Coordination
18:18 – Why "Pizza is Our Boss": Coordinating the Global Party
19:08 – DAO Governance: Why PizzaDAO Uses "One Person, One Vote"
22:12 – The Legend of "Snackman": How the Name Stuck
23:28 – The Human Network: How to Become a "Pizza Captain" in Your City
25:54 – Open Pizza: The "Open-Source Franchise" Concept for Small Businesses
31:44 – The Story of the Vest: 42 Pins, 31 Pockets, and 13 Years of Fashion
37:25 – RSVP.Pizza: The New Vibe-Coded Platform for Organizing Parties
39:40 – Devcon Mumbai Special
41:21 – Rapid Fire Round
48:50 – Closing Thoughts

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#PizzaDAO #Pizza #Bitcoin #ECHInstitute

This episode provides a deep dive into the journey of Mashal Waqar, CMO of Octant, exploring her unique perspective on building sustainable growth in Web3 and empowering women in the space. It’s an essential listen for anyone interested in the intersection of blockchain innovation, community support, and leadership.

👥 Featuring
Guest Speaker:
Mashal Waqar - https://twitter.com/@arlery

ECH Institute Team
Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19
Podcast Production: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky
Coordinator: Meenakshi Singh – https://twitter.com/Meenakshiy2k

🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Highlights & Teaser
00:41 – Introduction: Mashal Waqar, CMO at Octant
01:21 – Meeting at Summer Protocols & the "Protocol Party" Game
02:30 – What is Octant? Sustainable Funding for Ethereum Public Goods
03:50 – Distributing $17M in Grants: Learnings & Octant V2
04:22 – Mashal’s Origin Story: Cybersecurity, Tumblr, and Bitcoin (2015)
05:12 – Lessons from Scaling Media & DTOC Startups in the Middle East
06:51 – Returning to Crypto: Joining Dows (Gitcoin, Seed Club, Radar)
07:30 – Overcoming "Outsider" Syndrome & Finding Values in Ethereum
08:28 – From Marketer to Running Grants: Mashal’s Growth at Octant
09:25 – Bridging the Gap: Technical Reality vs. User Accessibility
10:49 – Advice for Women Entering Web3: Communities & Asking Questions
13:03 – Who Inspires Mashal? (Maggie, Yinka, Benji, and the Octant Team)
15:23 – The Power of "Quiet Work" & Relentless Earnestness
16:09 – Vision for the Future: Reaching the "Desired Diversity"
16:32 – Real-World Impact: Crypto as a Lifeline in Pakistan & LATAM
18:52 – Rapid Fire Round: One Skill Every Woman Should Learn
20:03 – "Decentralization Feels Like Theater Sometimes"
20:40 – Closing Remarks & How to Get Involved

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#Octant #WomenPoweringWeb3 #Ethereum #Funding

Agenda: https://github.com/ethereum/pm/issues/1970

#ACDE #Ethereum

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of La Donna Higgins, a key leader at the Ethereum Foundation and founder of Women in Ethereum Protocol (WiEP). Her insights shed light on challenges, opportunities, and the evolving landscape for women in blockchain and Web3.

👥 Featuring
Guest Speaker:
La Donna Higgins - https://twitter.com/@ladonnarhiggins

ECH Institute Team
Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19
Podcast Production: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky
Coordinator: Meenakshi Singh – https://twitter.com/Meenakshiy2k

🕒 Chapters
00:00 - Teaser: Permissionless Voice & Advice for Women in Web3
00:32 - Welcome and Episode Introduction
00:43 - Introducing La Donna Higgins (Ethereum Foundation)
01:21 - La Donna’s Journey: From Executive Assistant to Protocol Coordination
02:03 - Co-founding WiEP (Women in Ethereum Protocol)
02:42 - Challenges Faced by Women in the Ethereum Ecosystem
03:10 - Learning from Women Leaders: Shiae Wang & Others
03:51 - Carving Your Path: Being Permissionless with Your Voice
04:36 - Addressing Myths and Barriers for Women Entering Web3
05:57 - The Importance of Vulnerability, Asking Questions, and Mentorship
06:18 - Inspiration: Each One Teach One Philosophy
08:23 - Vision for a More Inclusive Ethereum Ecosystem
09:34 - La Donna’s Personal Experience as a Woman of Color in Tech
10:31 - Rapid Fire Round: Events, Myths, and Decentralization
11:18 - Final Message: "Be Fearless; Ethereum is for Everyone"
11:42 - Closing Remarks and Happy Women’s Day

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#WomenPoweringWeb3 #Ethereum #Web3Career #EF #BlockchainWomen

In this episode, we explore the complexities behind Ethereum's gas pricing, focusing on the proposal EIP 7904, which aims to adjust compute gas costs for a more efficient and secure network. Our guests, Yacek Glen and Maria, share insights from their research, the importance of benchmarking, and how these changes could shape Ethereum's future.

📄 ERC Reference
EIP-7904: https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-7904
Discussion Thread:

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PEEPanEIP Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cwHXAawZxqu0PKKyMzG_3BJV_xZTi1F&si=vjvMSEoS4yNle8YM

👥 Featuring
Guest Speaker:
Jacek Glen - https://twitter.com/jacekglen
Maria Silva - https://twitter.com/misilva73

ECH Institute Team
Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19
Podcast Production: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky
Coordinator: Meenakshi – https://twitter.com/MeenakshiS30133

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🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Episode Highlights
01:27 – Introduction
02:35 – Speaker Introductions
06:24 – Presentation Start
07:47 – Why Update the Gas Schedule? Network security and node operator rewards.
09:28 – Methodology.
12:18 – Testing Methods.
15:13 – Comparing EVM Clients.
17:50 – Evolution of the Proposal: From "Revolutionary" to "Conservative" adjustments.
19:50 – Identifying Problematic Operations: Point evaluation pre-compiles and EIP-7904 specifics.
22:32 – Future Tools: Ethereum Benchmarking Suite and automated measurements.
24:11 – Q&A: Why is this gas repricing happening now?
27:34 – Uniqueness of EIP-7904: Solving the throughput bottleneck for Glamsterdam.
32:22 – Standardizing Benchmarking: Moving toward automated gas price collection.
35:10 – Testing Roadmap: DevNets, block-level access lists, and final numbers (April 2025).
39:20 – Impact Analysis: Which smart contracts will feel the impact of EIP-7904?
41:38 – L1 Roadmap: How compute pricing changes will affect Layer 1 viability.
44:03 – The Multi-Dimensional Gas Future: State creation and resource limits.
48:54 – Rapid Fire Round: Scalability, end-user benefits, and misconceptions.
52:43 – Final Summary: EIP-7904 in one minute.
53:44 – Closing Remarks: How to participate in the ETH Magicians discussion.

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