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Is EIP7702 A Double Edged Sword?


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In this episode, the hosts are joined by Igor from Wintermute to unpack EIP 7702.
We explore:

  • Recap of Pectra/EIP7702
  • The motivation behind the proposal
  • Implications for smart contract wallets
  • How it reshapes delegation and security
  • Adoption metrics
  • Wintermute Research insights with on-chain data analysis
  • The evolving wallet landscape
  • The impact on UX, security concerns, and the future trajectory of wallet adoption and automation

And much more—enjoy!
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 Timestamps:
 (00:00) Introduction
 (01:11) Deep Dive into EIP 7702
 (01:41) Igor's Background and Wintermute Research
 (03:54) Understanding EIP 7702 and Its Implications
 (10:39) Adoption and Impact of EIP 7702
 (13:07) Analyzing Delegation Data and Crime Patterns
 (21:39) White Hat Usage and Exchange Implementations
 (24:54) Automating Fund Transfers
 (25:07) Analyzing Contract Interactions
 (26:26) MetaMask and User Experience
 (29:17) Security Concerns and Delegation
 (38:16) EIP 7702: Benefits and Criticisms
 (40:28) Future of Wallets and Adoption
 (46:33) Closing Thoughts
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Links:
https://dune.com/wintermute_research/eip7702

https://www.theblock.co/post/356481/wintermute-warns-pectra-upgrade-leaves-ethereum-users-at-risk-of-automated-attacks

https://dune.com/lorenz234/transaction-type-adoption

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