ECH Institute Podcast

Meet the Herders is a new series where we talk to the people who make the Ethereum Cat Herders work.

Meet the Herders is a series of interviews with members of Ethereum Cat Herders (ECH).In this episode we speak to Pooja Ranjan who is the Herder-In-Chief. We discuss the history, motivations , workings of ECH & much more.

Today we're going to be talking to Octant. Octant is a decentralized governance platform that awards participation with ETH. It is a project by the Golem Foundation and Octant's mission is to streamline the funding for public goods and to ensure they receive the support that they deserve. Octant is doing this by taking a portion of their staking rewards and using that to distribute to the community, who can give it to public goods projects. We're here with James and we're going to be learning about their app today.

What can you expect from the Merge? What are the challenges and opportunities presented to smaller client developers? What impact will new technologies like Bonsai and Snapsync have for client operators? Learn about all this and more in this Merge special episode of PEEPanEIP.

Do blockchains help with privacy or hinder it? Why do we need transactional privacy? Roman Semenov, creator and builder at Tornado Cash joins us to discuss privacy on blockchains and how Tornado strives to improve it. We also discuss the differences between the original version of Tornado and Nova, the new version of Tornado which is rolling out now.

One of the pillars of the ideology around web3 is that of decentralization. Are we delivering on our promises to create decentralized ledgers, or are we falling into the same snares that gave us the highly centralized internet we see around us? Kristy Leigh Minehan, noted consultant and blockchain hardware specialist joins the podcast to talk about decentralization from a number of different potential centralization vectors.

What could be hard about building a crypto wallet? Taylor Monahan, founder of MyCryto (recently acquired by ConsenSys) and currently at MetaMask, joins the podcast to discuss the intricacies of wallets, the challenges in presenting something decentralized and yet user-friendly to a spectrum of users, and more.

We've all heard of DAOs, but what are they practically? How can you contribute to one if you wanted to? What different challenges do DAOs and those contributing to them face? Chase Chapman, a DAO researcher and contributor joins the podcast to talk about all things DAOs.

Running nodes on the Ethereum network (and other blockchain networks) can be hard. The client software can update frequently and be hard to work with. In addition, they need monitoring and maintenance. The data provided as specified can be difficult to work with too. Yet, nodes are necessary to connect applications with the blockchain. The difficulties and need have led to the rise of providers running nodes as a service and providing an API for app builders to use to connect their application to the blockchain. Alchemy is one such provider. Deric Chang and Omar Ceja of Alchemy join to discuss running node infrastructure at scale, and providing useful data to users.

Building apps that aggregate blockchain data opens up new paradigms in application development. Lefteris Karapetsas, a longtime contributor to the Ethereum ecosystem, joins the podcast to discuss his current project, Rotki, a crypto asset accounting app. We discuss the difficulties of obtaining event data from nodes, the benefits and challenges of developing in the open, and more.

Smart Contracts can hold immense amounts of value in an ecosystem that makes them accessible to anyone. As a result, exploits in smart contracts can have catastrophic results. samczsun, a researcher at Paradigm and famous white-hat hacker, joins us to talk about finding vulnerabilities in smart contracts. Among the topics, we talk about his preferred setup for analyzing contracts, how he picks what to look at, and how he goes about looking at code once he's picked something. We also talk about anonymity in the space and his work at Paradigm and previous.

Nethermind is an execution client for EVM-compatible blockchains. Tomasz Stańczak discusses what motivated him to begin working on creating a new execution client and the specific challenges (and joys) of building and maintaining one. We also discuss some of Nethermind's specific features as a client, and future directions for both the larger Nethermind company and the client specifically.

Smart contracts have opened up new opportunities, and we are still exploring what we are able to build with them. Andre Cronje is the creator of Yearn Finance, Keep3r, and more, and joins us in this episode to talk about building innovative platforms with smart contracts, and the various pressures that can come from being a recognized builder in the space.

The Fusaka Files Podcast – Episode Overview In the latest episode of the Fusaka Files podcast, Paul Brody and Pooja Ranjan engage in an insightful discussion with Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director of Ethereum. They explore the concept of credible neutrality and its significance for businesses and institutions navigating the evolving landscape of blockchain technology. The Fusaka Files is a limited-episode podcast series exploring Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade through the lens of real-world use, ecosystem readiness, and enterprise impact. 🎙️ Recent 'The Fusaka Files' Episodes Episode 04 Episode 03 Episode 02 Episode 01 🎧 Fusaka EIPs PEEPanEIP Episodes EIP-7823 EIP-7594 EIP-7935 EIP-7892 EIP-7939 EIP-7825 EIP-7934 EIP-7917 📄 Fusaka EIPs EIP-7594 EIP-7951 EIP-7823 EIP-7825 EIP-7883 EIP-7917 EIP-7934 EIP-7939 EIP-7918 EIP-7892 EIP-7642 EIP-7935 Related Content The Fusaka Files Promo Guest Announcement Promo YouTube Short 1 YouTube Short 2 👥 Featuring Guest Speaker: Tomasz Stańczak – Twitter Hosts: Paul Brody – Twitter Pooja Ranjan – Twitter Podcast Production: Akash – Twitter Official Websites ECH Institute Enterprise Ethereum Alliance 🕒 Chapters 00:00 – Upcoming 00:52 – Introduction to Ethereum's Future and Security 05:05 – Understanding Credible Neutrality in Blockchain 10:05 – The Role of the Ethereum Foundation in Ecosystem Security 15:10 – Governance and Decision-Making in Ethereum Upgrades 19:58 – Future Roadmap: Scaling and Interoperability in Ethereum 🔗 Follow ECH Institute X/Twitter Warpcast Medium Discord 🔗 Follow Enterprise Ethereum Alliance X/Twitter Farcaster 💸 Support ECH Institute Donate Here #Ethereum #Fusaka #Business

This episode of The Fusaka Files explores EIP-7917: Deterministic proposer lookahead, focusing on validator operations, ecosystem readiness, and enterprise impact. Guest Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation joins hosts to discuss EIP-7917 and its implications for scalability and security. The Fusaka Files is a limited-episode podcast series exploring Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade through the lens of real-world use, ecosystem readiness, and enterprise impact. 📄 EIP ReferenceEIP-7917 — Deterministic proposer lookaheadRelated content👥 FeaturingGuest Speaker: Justin Drake — @drakefjustinHosts: Paul Brody — @pbrody; Pooja Ranjan — @poojaranjan19Podcast Production: Akash — @lookupforsky🕒 Chapters00:00 — Introduction to the Fusaka Upgrade01:47 — Understanding Validators and EIP 791703:09 — Scalability and the Role of L2s06:50 — Pre-Confirmations and Transaction Finality14:28 — Privacy and Zero Knowledge Proofs20:35 — Impact on L2s and Decentralization24:57 — Preparing Enterprises for the Future27:47 — Final Thoughts on Finality and Scalability💸 Support ECH InstituteDonate: https://www.ethcatherders.com/donateOfficial websites🔗 Follow ECH Institute🔗 Follow Enterprise Ethereum AllianceHosts & ContactsPaul Brody — @pbrodyPooja Ranjan — @poojaranjan19Akash (production) — @lookupforskyTags#EIP7917#Ethereum#Fusaka#scalability#staking#validatorProduced by Ethereum Cat Herders • For more episodes and updates, follow the official channels listed above.

Agenda: https://github.com/ethereum/pm/issues/1781

In this episode of The Fusaka Files, Toni Wahrstätter from the Ethereum Foundation discusses EIP 7825, a proposal to introduce an upper bound on gas per transaction. The conversation covers the motivations behind the proposal, its impact on Ethereum's efficiency, and the future scalability of the network. Toni explains the technical aspects and potential benefits for enterprise use cases, emphasizing the importance of parallelization and the mitigation of worst-case scenarios. The Fusaka Files is a limited-episode podcast series exploring Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade through the lens of real-world use, ecosystem readiness, and enterprise impact. 📄 EIP Reference EIP-7825: Upper Bound on Gas Per Transaction 🎬 Related Content The Fusaka Files Promo Guest Announcement Promo Short 1 Short 2 👥 Featuring Guest Speaker: Toni Wahrstätter 🎙️ Hosts Paul Brody Pooja Ranjan 🎬 Podcast Production Akash 🌐 Official Websites ECH Institute Enterprise Ethereum Alliance 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Fusaka and EIP 7825 02:40 Understanding EIP 7825: Background and Motivation 04:37 Gas Fees Explained: Impact on Users 10:31 Validation Overhead and Developer Implications 14:05 Future of EIP 7825 and Its Broader Impact 🔗 Follow ECH Institute X/Twitter: @ECHInstitute Warpcast: @ethcatherders Medium: Ethereum Cat Herders Discord: Join Here 🔗 Follow Enterprise Ethereum Alliance X/Twitter: @EntEthAlliance Farcaster: @entethalliance Medium: Enterprise Ethereum Alliance on Medium 💸 Support ECH Institute Donate Here #EIP7825 #Ethereum #Fusaka

In this episode, Pooja Ranjan and Leo Alt discuss the innovative project powdr, which aims to enhance the developer experience in the ZK ecosystem through automatic precompilation. They explore the motivations behind the project, its economic implications, and the challenges faced in the adoption of zero-knowledge technology. The conversation also touches on community contributions, early adopters, and the future of powdr in the evolving landscape of ZK projects. 🎬 Related Content Presentation: View Presentation 🌐 Useful Links Platform Auto-Acc Circuits Blog OpenVM Auto-Precompiles Blog 📺 Recent EPD Episodes Deep Gov Deep Funding Octant V2 Open-Source Observer Karma GAP 🎙️ Featuring Guest Speaker: Leo Alt 👥 ECH Institute Team Host: Pooja Ranjan Coordinator: Vaelyn Editor: Akash 💸 Support ECH Institute Donate Here 📚 Additional Resources Playlist 1 Playlist 2 Playlist 3 Playlist 4 Playlist 5 PEEPanEIP Playlist 🌐 Official Websites ECH Institute 🕒 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Auto-Precompiles 02:32 Understanding the Powdr Project 10:52 The Role of Auto-Precompiles in ZKVMs 13:43 Motivation Behind Powdr 16:51 Target Audience for Auto-Precompiles 19:50 Economic Implications of ZK Proofs 21:51 Applications and Early Adopters 23:06 Challenges in ZK Adoption 25:32 Community Contributions to Powdr 30:58 Future of Powdr in the ZK Ecosystem 📲 Follow ECH Institute X/Twitter: @ECHInstitute Warpcast: @ethcatherders Medium: Ethereum Cat Herders Discord: Join Here #AutoPrecompiles #ZKVM #Ethereum #Web3

The conversation delves into the upcoming Fusaka upgrade for Ethereum, focusing on two pivotal proposals: EIP 7594 (PeerDAS) and EIP 7892 (Blob Parameter Only Hardforks). The discussion highlights the importance of these upgrades in enhancing scalability, reducing transaction costs, and improving data management on the Ethereum network. The speakers emphasize the significance of Layer 2 solutions, the trade-offs between data storage and computation, and the implications for enterprise applications.The Fusaka Files is a limited-episode podcast series exploring Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka upgrade through the lens of real-world use, ecosystem readiness, and enterprise impact.📄 EIP ReferenceEIP-7594: PeerDASEIP-7892: Blob Parameter Only Hardforks🎬 Related ContentThe Fusaka Files PromoGuest Announcement PromoShort 1Short 2👥 FeaturingGuest Speaker: Tim BeikoHosts: Paul Brody, Pooja RanjanPodcast Production:Akash💸 Support ECH InstituteDonate Here🌐 Official WebsitesECH InstituteEnterprise Ethereum Alliance🕒 Chapters00:00 Introduction to Fusaka Upgrade and Its Importance04:31 Understanding EIP 7594: PeerDAS and Its Role10:07 Layer 2 Solutions: Optimistic vs ZK Rollups14:47 Enterprise Use Cases and Transaction Costs18:07 Blob Parameter Only Hard Forks Explained22:56 Preparing for the Fusaka Upgrade🔗 Follow ECH InstituteX/Twitter: ECH InstituteWarpcast: Ethereum Cat HerdersMedium: Ethereum Cat Herders BlogDiscord: Join Community🔗 Follow Enterprise Ethereum AllianceX/Twitter: Enterprise Ethereum AllianceFarcaster: EntEthAllianceMedium: Medium#EIP7594 #EIP7892 #Ethereum #PeerDAS #BPO

Agenda: https://github.com/ethereum/pm/issues/1772