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.

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EIP-7917 — Deterministic proposer lookahead

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👥 Featuring

• Guest Speaker: Justin Drake — @drakefjustin
• Hosts: Paul Brody — @pbrody; Pooja Ranjan — @poojaranjan19
• Podcast Production: Akash — @lookupforsky

🕒 Chapters

1. 00:00 — Introduction to the Fusaka Upgrade
2. 01:47 — Understanding Validators and EIP 7917
3. 03:09 — Scalability and the Role of L2s
4. 06:50 — Pre-Confirmations and Transaction Finality
5. 14:28 — Privacy and Zero Knowledge Proofs
6. 20:35 — Impact on L2s and Decentralization
7. 24:57 — Preparing Enterprises for the Future
8. 27:47 — Final Thoughts on Finality and Scalability

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Hosts & Contacts

• Paul Brody — @pbrody
• Pooja Ranjan — @poojaranjan19
• Akash (production) — @lookupforsky

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#EIP7917

#Ethereum

#Fusaka

#scalability

#staking

#validator

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