Author: Sophia Brown
Ethereum community friends, We’re excited to share that the Devcon Supporter Program, which explores new ways to fund Ethereum-related public goods and impactful projects, is BACK for Devcon 7 in SEA. Originally launched at Devcon VI in Bogotá as an alternative to traditional event sponsorships, we’re excited to share more information about this year’s Supporter Program ahead of our journey to Southeast Asia! Inclusivity by design The Devcon Supporter Program is for everyone. When applying, you’ll be able to select to participate either as a Supporter or as an Impact Team. Which is which? If you are a Supporter, seeking…
We are excited to announce the return of the Devcon Scholars Program for Devcon Southeast Asia! Bringing together builders from diverse geographies and disciplines, the Devcon Scholars Program offers more than just a scholarship to attend Devcon – it aims to build a community focused on co-learning and co-creation, to bridge Ethereum with other worlds and to push Ethereum’s boundaries. This year, we are looking to welcome up to 100 Scholars divided across four categories: (1) Ethereum Community Organizers, (2) Law Students & Legal Professionals, (3) Artists & Sci-fi Writers, and (4) Other Builders. Applications are now open, until Sunday,…
With just five months to go, we are entering the hot phase before Devcon! The Supporter Program, Impact Forum, and Devcon Scholars have already launched, bringing us closer to the Devcon ticket launch. Today we are sharing the details on how to get your Devcon tickets. Additionally, we are releasing the programming tracks for Devcon SEA! TL;DR: We have two major updates for you today! Programming tracks are liveTicketing types and timelines are live 🎤 Programming Timeline & Tracks Speaker applications will open on July 9. You can check out the different programming tracks now. Devcon covers topics and themes…
Dear Ethereum explorers, Announcements are coming one after another as we get closer to Devcon. Today we’re thrilled to announce the launch of a quadratic funding round for SEA communities by clr.fund! We see the excitement and grassroots energy in Southeast Asia growing and have witnessed the passion from local builders firsthand during our SEA tour in April. A special initiative: Quadratic funding for SEA communities 👏 Southeast Asian Ethereum communities are organizing a quadratic funding round together with clr.fund specifically for the region! The Devcon team is proud to support this initiative by contributing to the matching pool with…
As a global public resource, technology must remain open, accessible, and dedicated to promoting the greater good. The Next Billion Fellowship Program is a testament to this vision, seeking to capture stories of communities whose lives are changing for the better. Today, we are proud to introduce seven individuals with remarkable stories to share. Their narratives offer a glimpse into their diverse contexts and possible futures — ones we cannot fully foresee but where humanity is uplifted. By drawing inspiration from the Next Billion Fellows’ stories, we hope to imagine a future where this open protocol of human coordination serves…
Amit KumarNew York UniversityProof Carrying Data from folding GKR with protostarCurrent Interactive Verifiable Computation (IVC) schemes face challenges with the Witness-Multi-Scalar Multiplication (Witness-MSM) barrier, limiting efficiency. We propose leveraging the Goldwasser-Kalai-Rothblum (GKR) accumulation scheme to significantly reduce the witness size, overcoming these limitations. Utilizing the Protostar compiler, we will fold the GKR protocol, enhancing computational efficiency. Furthermore, we aim to extend IVC into a Proof Carrying Data framework, facilitating parallel folding in a tree structure to streamline verification processes and improve scalability.Pratyush MishraUniversity of Pennsylvania and Stanford UniversityZippel: A language and compiler for building proof systemsWe propose Zippel, a new…
On 2024-06-23, 00:19 AM UTC, a phishing email was sent out to 35,794 email addresses by [email protected] with the following content Users who clicked the link in the email were sent to a malicious website: This website had a crypto drainer running in the background, and if a user initiated their wallet and signed the transaction requested by their website their wallet would have been drained. Our internal security team immediately launched an investigation to help determine who launched the attack, what the aim of the attack was, when it happened, who was affected, and how it happened. Some of the…
The Ethereum Protocol Security (EPS) Research Team is pleased to announce the launch of the first Ethereum protocol Attackathon, hosted by Immunefi. This four-week event aims to enhance the security of the Ethereum protocol through a large-scale crowdsourced security audit competition. Our goal is to raise over 2 million USD for the reward pool, the EF has seeded the pool with an initial 500,000 USD. Help Support Ethereum Security We invite the entire Ethereum community — from projects to individual developers — to participate in this important event. Contributions to the reward pool will directly enhance the security of the…
Ethereum family, We have two major updates today, three smaller ones, and a bunch of reminders about Devcon SEA and how you can get involved ahead of getting together in Bangkok from November 12-15. Ticket sales are open NOW! Get your Devcon ticket! You can apply now for various builder and local discounts. Check out all ticket types, and apply for discounts here. Self-claimable discounts We are giving discounts to Ethereum contributors. Check to see whether your Ethereum address or GitHub username is eligible for a Devcon discount here. Discounts are limited, so be sure to claim yours in time!…
The ethereum.org Translatathon is back this August! This is your chance to contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem by translating Ethereum.org from English into your native language. Not only will you be helping to make Ethereum more accessible, but you’ll also have the opportunity to compete for exciting prizes. How to participate Applications are now open! Anyone can apply to participate until August 9th when the translation period officially starts. Apply here From August 9th to 18th, participants will compete to translate the most content for ethereum.org and Ethereum ecosystem, with a chance to win a share of the $30,000 prize…