ETHGlobal · Jul 9, 2026

In this fireside chat, Yana Prikhodchenko from Cointelegraph interviews Chaeho Shin, CEO of 1inch, on the state of DeFi liquidity, the convergence of TradFi and DeFi, regulatory clarity, and 1inch's plans for shared liquidity. Chaeho frames the core problem facing DeFi today: roughly 80 to 90% of liquidity is sitting idle because of fragmentation across separate liquidity pools. He explains that 1inch is solving this by introducing a shared liquidity protocol that allows assets in users' wallets to be shared across different liquidity pools without ever leaving self custody, which he positions as the next major DeFi innovation since the original liquidity pool concept from 2019 to 2020. The conversation moves into RWAs, where Chaeho identifies the two biggest barriers to real adoption: compliance and regulatory issues, and liquidity fragmentation that prevents efficient trading at TradFi comparable rates. He notes the disconnect between roughly $30 billion in RWAs onchain and only $2.5 billion actively used in DeFi, and explains that 1inch is positioning to be the most regulatory ready DeFi protocol and a partner swap engine for RWA platforms. He argues the real breakthrough for RWAs in DeFi is the ability to generate additional yield from liquidity pool trading fees on top of the underlying security's dividends. On geographic differences, Chaeho explains that APAC markets including his native Korea remain much more retail focused than the US, but they all benchmark against Wall Street and are waiting for US regulatory clarity (especially the Clarity Act addressing questions he started asking nine years ago) before institutional adoption accelerates. He closes by predicting that shared liquidity will be the dominant DeFi narrative in 2026 and 2027, replacing speculation with fundamentally supported higher yields driven by better capital efficiency. 00:00 Introduction 00:08 Thanks to the Organizers 00:47 Chaeho's TradFi to Crypto Journey 01:10 The TradFi DeFi Convergence Since 2024 01:46 Why 80 to 90% of DeFi Liquidity Sits Idle 02:36 Introducing 1inch Shared Liquidity Protocol 03:13 Self Custody While Sharing Across Pools 03:46 Are AMMs the Bottleneck for the Next Phase 04:59 No Real DeFi Innovation Since 2019 2020 05:36 RWAs: Why 30 Billion Onchain but Only 2.5 Billion in DeFi 06:27 Compliance and Liquidity as the Two RWA Hurdles 07:14 1inch as the RWA Swap Engine 07:52 The Real RWA Breakthrough: Extra DeFi Yield on Top of Dividends 09:28 APAC vs US Capital Allocation 10:01 Why APAC Remains Retail Focused 10:48 APAC Benchmarking Against Wall Street 11:52 Waiting for US Regulatory Clarity 12:26 Key Learnings From the Clarity Act 13:52 What's Next for DeFi Liquidity 14:16 The Yield Problem in Bear Market DeFi 15:32 Better Capital Efficiency as the Solution 16:00 Bonus Round: Morning Routine and Personal Strategy 16:26 Bull or Bear: Building Through Cycles 16:46 1inch's Big Goal for 2026 to 2027 17:17 Predicting the Hottest DeFi Narrative 17:49 Closing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *ETHConf 2026* ETHConf is a 3 day event for founders, industry leaders, and builders who are excited about the possibilities of building on top of Ethereum. Connect with 2,000+ top innovators in crypto, finance, technology, and policy at our inaugural three-day event packed with showcases, demos, partnerships, and conversations shaping the future of the global economy. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHConf* X: https://x.com/ethconf Website: https://ethconf.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎟️ Get your early bird tickets for ETHConf 2027: https://ethconf.com/2027#tickets 🎤 View the full ETHConf 2026 Speaker Schedule: https://ethconf.com/schedule _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Jul 9, 2026

In this talk, Lindsay Fraser, who leads policy at the Blockchain Association, explains what the Clarity Act means for developers. The Blockchain Association is a nonprofit that advocates for the digital asset industry in Washington DC with over 100 member companies. She notes the timeliness: the day before, the association brought over 30 member companies to DC and met with 52 different Senate offices amid active negotiations. The Clarity Act is the current name for market structure legislation moving through the US Senate, the result of years of bipartisan effort dating back to 2020. At a high level it does three things: establishes token classification, trading, and market rules (fixing the impossibility of building in the US without clear rules during the Gary Gensler era at the SEC); sets registration requirements and consumer protections for intermediaries across the SEC and CFTC; and defines developer rules and protections outlining what software builders are and are not regulated for, the crux of the current debate. Lindsay explains why clarity matters: for years developers lacked answers to whether publishing code, operating a front-end, or participating in governance are regulated activities, and regulation by enforcement drove developers offshore. She walks through the process: the House passed it last June with 294 votes including 78 Democrats, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its portion 12 to 11 on party lines, and the Senate Banking Committee recently voted its portion out with a bipartisan outcome, with the two bills now to be combined and reach 60 votes to bypass the filibuster before November midterms complicate things. She details three developer protections: Section 601 clarifies the 1933 and 1934 Acts so non-custodial developers are not intermediaries needing to register as exchanges, brokers, or dealers; Section 207 does the same under the Commodity Exchange Act for the CFTC; and Section 604, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), shields non-custodial developers from Bank Secrecy Act obligations and prosecution under Section 1960 for unlicensed money transmission. She frames the BRCA as a codification of 2019 FinCEN guidance, counters law enforcement opposition as a mischaracterization (noting titles 2 and 3 strengthen prosecutors), and cites a letter from 160 officials plus 60+ CEOs, closing that developer protections must remain intact. 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Who the Blockchain Association Is 00:40 Meeting 52 Senate Offices in One Day 01:24 What the Clarity Act Aims to Do 01:50 The Three Buckets of the Bill 01:57 Token Classification and the Gensler Era 02:22 Requirements for Intermediaries 02:44 Developer Rules and Protections 03:09 Why Clarity Matters for Developers 03:34 The Unanswered Questions Builders Face 03:56 How Regulation Drove Developers Offshore 04:22 Drawing a Line Between Software and Intermediaries 04:51 Where We Are in the Process 05:13 The Overwhelming House Vote 05:35 The Senate Agriculture Committee Vote 05:58 The Bipartisan Senate Banking Vote 06:19 Combining the Bills and the 60-Vote Threshold 06:45 Why the Midterms Add Urgency 07:06 The Three Core Developer Protections 07:24 Section 601 and the 1933 and 1934 Acts 07:46 Protecting Non-Custodial Developers 08:36 Section 207 and the Commodity Exchange Act 08:50 The Key Line of Custody and Control 09:10 Section 604: The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act 09:41 The Threat of Section 1960 Prosecution 10:28 The Cost of Investigations on Founders 10:59 Why the BRCA Must Not Be Watered Down 11:22 A Codification of 2019 FinCEN Guidance 11:57 The Bipartisan History of the BRCA 12:53 The Opposition From Law Enforcement Groups 13:22 Why the Opposition Mischaracterizes the BRCA 13:52 How Titles 2 and 3 Strengthen Prosecutors 14:38 The Letter From 160 Law Enforcement Officials 15:50 The Industry Letter From 60 CEOs 16:16 Why Developer Protections Must Be a Priority 16:49 A Call to Share Developer Stories 17:48 Closing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ *ETHConf 2026* ETHConf is a 3 day event for founders, industry leaders, and builders who are excited about the possibilities of building on top of Ethereum. Connect with 2,000+ top innovators in crypto, finance, technology, and policy at our inaugural three-day event packed with showcases, demos, partnerships, and conversations shaping the future of the global economy. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHConf* X: https://x.com/ethconf Website: https://ethconf.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎟️ Get your early bird tickets for ETHConf 2027: https://ethconf.com/2027#tickets 🎤 View the full ETHConf 2026 Speaker Schedule: https://ethconf.com/schedule _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Funding the Commons · May 9, 2026

National governments move too slowly for emerging technology. Augusto Ardiles Diaz argues that cities are where AI policy actually gets built. Augusto, Undersecretary of Investments for the City of Buenos Aires, lays out the case for cities as real-world laboratories: places where new technology can be tested, adopted, and scaled under real conditions before formal regulation catches up. Buenos Aires is doing this through a dedicated AI district, offering zero local taxes for qualifying companies, regulatory sandboxes supervised by public authorities, and university partnerships designed to reskill workers and small businesses ahead of the curve. His framing is that public policy should function as institutional infrastructure for innovation, not just as a brake on it. Speaker: Augusto Ardiles Diaz (Gobierno de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires) This session was part of Intelligence at the Frontier, held March 14–15, 2026, at Frontier Tower in San Francisco. Learn more at https://www.fundingthecommons.io Note: This recording was captured with technical limitations on Day 1. We apologize for any audio quality issues and appreciate your patience.

Funding the Commons · May 9, 2026

AI is advancing exponentially. Democratic systems are not. Aviv Ovadya is trying to close that gap before it becomes irreversible. Aviv, CEO of the AI and Democracy Foundation and research director at Metagov, makes the case for deliberative processes as core infrastructure for governing AI. Citizen assemblies and similar mechanisms have now been run thousands of times around the world, including feeding into EU policymaking several times a year. They are faster to spin up than elections, easier to iterate on, and designed to cut through the adversarial incentives that corrupt traditional political processes. His argument is that the democratic innovation space is massively underfunded relative to AI, crypto and other domains, and that a targeted ARPA-style deployment of resources across key capability gaps could make rapid progress. Speaker: Aviv Ovadya (AI and Democracy Foundation) This session was part of Intelligence at the Frontier, held March 14–15, 2026, at Frontier Tower in San Francisco. Learn more at https://www.fundingthecommons.io Note: This recording was captured with technical limitations on Day 1. We apologize for any audio quality issues and appreciate your patience.

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

João Santos presents Livestakes, a platform designed to bring the excitement and entertainment value of sports and esports to tech contests and hackathons. Livestakes makes hackathons watchable by integrating real-time betting markets, live analytics, and media content creation. The platform tracks project progress using AI, interviews participants for storylines, and distributes engaging content across social media. Livestakes has already seen strong engagement, with thousands of views and active betting pools, and is supported by sponsors seeking greater visibility. The platform aims to transform tech competitions into spectator events, making coding and building as entertaining as traditional sports, and aspires to become the scoreboard and media hub for future tech superstars. Revenue comes from platform fees and sponsorships, with plans to expand into investment opportunities and broader tech communities. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Identifying the Problem: Tech Contests Lack Entertainment 01:00 The Live Stakes Solution: Making Hackathons Watchable 01:55 Platform Features: Betting, Analytics, and Media Engine 02:30 Early Results and Social Media Engagement 03:27 Community and Sponsor Feedback 03:56 Market Timing and Industry Trends 05:12 Real-World Examples: AI Agent Battles & Trading Competitions 06:13 Creating a New Market for Tech Competitions 06:53 Monetization: Platform Fees and Sponsorships 07:35 Go-to-Market Strategy and Future Vision 08:07 The Future: Tech Founders as Superstars 08:47 Team Introduction and Call to Action 09:26 Conclusion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma New Delhi* Pragma New Delhi 2025 was held on September 25th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Aerocity New Delhi and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New Delhi YouTube Playlist here: ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow João Santos X: https://x.com/joaointech ✅ Follow Livestakes X: https://x.com/livestakes ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

Angela Ocando from the Uniswap Foundation discusses how "hooks" are revolutionizing DeFi by enabling customizable, programmable liquidity pools on Uniswap v4. She explains the evolution from traditional finance’s closed, permissioned systems to DeFi’s open, permissionless infrastructure, highlighting Uniswap’s role in this transformation. Hooks allow developers to add custom logic before and after swaps, enabling innovations like time-weighted average market makers, dynamic fees, and on-chain limit orders. Angela emphasizes the composability and flexibility hooks bring, likening them to "money legos" for DeFi. She introduces Uniswap Foundation’s resources for builders, including grants, education, hackathons, and a hook incubator, encouraging participation in the evolving DeFi ecosystem. The talk underscores programmable liquidity as foundational for the future of open finance and invites developers, founders, and business professionals to contribute to DeFi’s growth. 00:00 Introduction 00:35 What Happens When You Trade Crypto? 01:10 Traditional Finance vs. DeFi 02:04 Uniswap and Liquidity Pools 03:18 How a Swap Works 03:45 Limitations of Previous Protocols 04:17 Introduction to Hooks 05:20 Use Cases for Hooks 06:19 On-Chain Limit Orders & Composability 06:55 Uniswap v4 Features 07:48 Hooks as Money Legos 08:38 Ideas for Hooks & Builder Opportunities 09:18 Uniswap Foundation’s Mission 09:45 Builder Resources & Support 10:48 Hackathons, Courses, and Community 12:19 The Future of DeFi & Programmable Liquidity 12:43 Community & Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma New Delhi* Pragma New Delhi 2025 was held on September 25th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Aerocity New Delhi and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New Delhi YouTube Playlist here: ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Angela Ocando X: https://x.com/ocandocrypto ✅ Follow Uniswap Foundation X: https://x.com/UniswapFND ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETHGlobal, welcomes over 600 attendees from 24 countries to Pragma New Delhi, an in-person, single-track summit focused on web3, blockchain, and Ethereum. The event precedes the ETHGlobal New Delhi hackathon and emphasizes accessibility for both technical and non-technical audiences. Pragma features 16 sessions, including presentations, interviews, and fireside chats on topics like smart contracts, DeFi, onchain privacy, tokenized economies, AI in smart contract security, and blockchain data indexing. Key partners include Aurora, Bybit, PayPal USD, Polygon, and Vara. Attendees benefit from innovative onchain experiences such as NFT-based event packs and NFC wristbands that double as Ethereum wallets for networking and event access. ETHGlobal Plus and event packs offer additional perks, including access to side events, travel credits, and developer resources. The schedule highlights talks from leading web3 projects, ETHGlobal hackathon alumni, and discussions on the future of decentralized technology, privacy, and identity. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Welcome to Pragma New Delhi & ETHGlobal Overview 00:54 Event Principles & Audience Focus 01:19 Single-Track Format & Web3 Future Topics 01:36 Non-Technical Accessibility & Event Structure 02:20 Event Logistics & International Attendance 02:41 Partner Acknowledgements 02:59 NFT Event Packs & Onchain Experiences 03:50 ETHGlobal Plus & Global Access 05:08 NFC Wristbands & Networking 06:01 Schedule Overview & Session Previews 08:38 Closing & Schedule Reference _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma New Delhi* Pragma New Delhi 2025 was held on September 25th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Aerocity New Delhi and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New Delhi YouTube Playlist here: ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Austin Griffith, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

In this fireside chat, Austin Griffith discusses developer onboarding, education, and growth in the Ethereum ecosystem, focusing on initiatives like Build Guild and Speedrun Ethereum. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on building, learning through shipping projects, and overcoming the "pit of despair" in blockchain development. The conversation covers the Ethereum Foundation's evolving role in supporting developers, from education to founder support and enterprise connections. Hackathons are highlighted as crucial for fostering innovation, collaboration, and real-world skills, but the ultimate goal is to encourage long-term impact through open source contributions and continuous learning. Austin advises developers to stay curious, build iteratively, contribute to open source, and aim for meaningful impact beyond hackathon prizes, stressing that success is a long-term journey shaped by persistent effort and community engagement. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Advice for Early-Stage Ethereum Builders 01:39 Developer Journey in Build Guild & Speedrun Ethereum 03:08 Fundamentals vs. Discovery in Learning 05:24 Fostering Innovation and Curiosity 05:52 Ethereum Foundation’s Developer Priorities 07:24 Developer Growth and Ecosystem Support 09:01 Measuring Developer Success & Impact 11:17 The Role and Value of Hackathons 13:43 From Hackathons to Companies and Careers 15:23 Staying Curious & Embracing Challenges 16:26 Simplification, Composability, and Hackathon Strategy 18:31 Open Source Contributions and Long-Term Impact 19:51 Advice for Developers: Building, Pivoting, and Persistence 21:50 Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma New Delhi* Pragma New Delhi 2025 was held on September 25th at the JW Marriott Hotel in Aerocity New Delhi and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New Delhi YouTube Playlist here: ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Austin Griffith X: https://x.com/austingriffith ✅ Follow Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

Rishank Jhavar from Fetch.ai, representing the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI), explains how ASI—formed by Fetch.ai, SingularityNET, Ocean Protocol, and Kudos—aims to decentralize the AI ecosystem by creating an open, interoperable alternative to Big Tech’s control over AI. Fetch.ai’s stack centers on building, deploying, and discovering AI agents through its tools: U-Agents (open-source Python framework for autonomous agents), Agentverse (a cloud platform for hosting agents, similar to Vercel for AI), and ASI1, a Web3-native LLM that allows users to discover and interact with agents directly. ASI1 supports “GEO” (Generative Engine Optimization), helping agents gain visibility. Singularity’s Meta language integrates with Fetch.ai to provide knowledge graph reasoning and complex logical computation for AI workflows. He demonstrates how developers can easily create and deploy agents using Agentverse, register them via the Almanac contract, and make them discoverable on ASI1 by optimizing their READMEs. The session closes with a brief from Chirag of Metalix, describing Metalix, a peer-to-peer AI agent-based decentralized exchange built with Fetch.ai’s framework, enabling cross-chain trading without liquidity pools. Rishank concludes by pointing attendees to the Innovation Lab documentation (innovationlab.fetch.ai/resources), a hackathon “cheat code” full of ready-to-build examples across frameworks like LangChain, CrewAI, and MCP, encouraging participants to experiment, integrate, and build decentralized agentic systems on the ASI stack. 00:02 Intro – What is the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI) 00:52 Overview of Fetch.ai and AI agent ecosystem 02:31 Singularity’s Meta language explained 03:42 What are U-Agents and how they work 04:25 Agentverse marketplace overview 04:44 ASI1 – the agentic LLM and discovery layer 05:38 Building and deploying with Fetch.ai 07:01 Key tools – U-Agents, chat protocol, adapters 08:24 Innovation Lab documentation overview 09:57 Demo – Creating agents on Agentverse 12:20 Discovering agents on ASI1 12:48 Metalix – P2P AI Agent-based DEX 15:24 Innovation Lab examples & hackathon resources 18:46 Closing remarks and support _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *ETHGlobal New Delhi* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New Delhi, a 3-day hackathon held September 19-21 at the India International Convention & Expo Centre, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New Delhi 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7zCFW3hBqatZ18rQaYeEJL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ASI* X: https://x.com/ASI_Alliance ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

Talip Akalın introduces Citrea, an EVM-compatible ZK rollup that brings full smart-contract functionality to Bitcoin without changing L1. He frames Bitcoin’s limitations (Script’s low expressivity, fee spikes, slow upgrades) and the risks of today’s BTC bridges (multisig/“honest majority” custody). Citrea’s architecture: a sequencer produces L2 blocks, validity proofs (RISC-Zero ZKVM) attest to state, and data is published on Bitcoin, letting users treat Bitcoin as the single source of truth. BTC is the native gas/asset on Citrea, so existing Solidity apps (DEXs, lending, etc.) can be “forked” to work with real BTC rather than wrapped derivatives. The bridge design (“Clementine”) uses BitVM-based challenge games plus ZK proofs to kick out malicious signers, shifting the assumption from “honest majority” to “at least one honest participant,” a stronger trust model than typical multisig bridges. For the hackathon, Citrea offers two tracks—Open Innovation (any novel app using BTC on Citrea) and DeFi (fork/improve core money apps). Beyond the weekend, the Citrea Origins builder program provides mentorship, go-to-market, fundraising, and hiring support; early teams include wallets, a BTC-backed stablecoin, a native DEX, money markets, prediction markets, and offline SMS Bitcoin payments. The aim: catalyze a BTC-centric alternative economy (“hyperbitcoinization”) by making Bitcoin practical for rich onchain applications. 00:02 – Intro, talk scope & hackathon focus 02:04 – Why Bitcoin matters beyond price; limitations in practice 03:51 – Script vs Solidity; fees, capacity, and upgrade constraints 05:28 – Using other layers: wrapped BTC & bridge risks 07:55 – The bridge problem (multisig custody, exploits) 08:19 – What is Citrea: EVM rollup secured by Bitcoin + ZK proofs 09:12 – BTC as native asset; build DeFi/apps with real BTC 09:46 – Why Citrea’s bridge is different: BitVM + ZK challenges 10:39 – Trust model shift: “one honest party” vs “honest majority” 12:47 – Testnet, funding, partners, readiness 13:53 – Hackathon tracks: Open Innovation & DeFi 15:01 – Vision: hyperbitcoinization & BTC-centric economy 16:33 – Citrea Origins: builder community & support 18:37 – Hacker houses, testimonials, call to join _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *ETHGlobal New Delhi* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New Delhi, a 3-day hackathon held September 19-21 at the India International Convention & Expo Centre, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New Delhi 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7zCFW3hBqatZ18rQaYeEJL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Citrea* X: https://x.com/citrea_xyz ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city

Vitalik Buterin, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Nov 9, 2025

ETHGlobal New Delhi 2025 opened with an energetic welcome from Kartik Talwar, setting the tone for 36 hours of building, learning, and collaboration. Over 1,900 attendees gathered from 25 countries, with 30% new to Web3. The event featured $200K in prizes, 21 workshops, and strict rules for originality and fairness. Kartik emphasized community, on-chain innovation (including NFC wristbands as Ethereum wallets), and building from scratch. Attendees were reminded of submission rules, judging logistics, and the importance of collaboration, respect, and security. The kickoff concluded with a keynote by Vitalik Buterin, who explored practical applications of privacy on Ethereum through ZK-SNARKs, covering use cases in payments, voting, identity, DeFi, and wallets. He urged developers to focus on user experience and implementation, highlighting that privacy tech is ready for mainstream adoption. 00:00 — Welcome to ETHGlobal New Delhi 2025 01:20 — ETHGlobal History and Global Impact 02:36 — Participants, Partners, and Prizes 04:49 — Rules for Building and Submissions 06:52 — Security, Wristbands, and Internet Etiquette 09:14 — Venue, Food, and Amenities 12:52 — On-Chain Tech: NFC Wristbands and Faucet 14:36 — Partner Prizes and Finalist Track 17:28 — How Judging and Submissions Work 22:44 — Mentors, Conduct, and Project Ownership 24:11 — 1inch Presentation and Hackathon Bounties 26:49 — Vitalik Buterin: Privacy in Ethereum 27:56 — ZK-SNARKs and Private Transactions 33:58 — Private Voting and DAO Governance 36:48 — ZK Identity and Pluralistic Credentials 41:20 — Privacy in DeFi and Wallet Architecture 46:59 — Why Now: The Future of On-Chain Privacy 48:36 — Closing Notes and Hacker Motivation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *ETHGlobal New Delhi* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New Delhi, a 3-day hackathon held September 19-21 at the India International Convention & Expo Centre, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New Delhi 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7zCFW3hBqatZ18rQaYeEJL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ *Follow Vitalik Buterin* X: https://x.com/VitalikButerin ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city

ETHCluj Meetup · Nov 9, 2025

In this session, Gabi Dumitriu talks about his project - Crypto Sentinel - that enables secure and anonymous reporting of cybercrime, aiming to combat the growing threats of scams, fraudulent schemes, and cyber-attacks in the digital asset ecosystem. Reports submitted to the platform are recorded on the blockchain, ensuring integrity and making the system a trusted source of information for authorities, exchanges, and crypto users worldwide.

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETHGlobal, for the opening remarks at Pragma Singapore 2024. Discover what makes Pragma unique—a conference dedicated to pragmatism, mainstream adoption, and insights directly from founders shaping the crypto and blockchain industry. Kartik introduces the event's goals, structure, and ethos, setting the stage for a weekend of innovation, building, and non-technical discussions that aim to bring crypto to a broader audience. 00:00 Introduction to Pragma Singapore 2024 00:42 ETHGlobal: Conferences and Hackathons Worldwide 01:17 Pragma: Pragmatism & Mainstream Adoption in Crypto 01:40 Single-Day, Single-Track Founder-Focused Format 02:07 Non-Technical Approach to Crypto Discussions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇸🇬 *Pragma Singapore* Pragma Singapore 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place September 19, 2024 at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. Pragma Singapore 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Singapore playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6z0saYJnVdgXWfz-vaoEYx&si=uavhkhF5Kc8XBoLv ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Sergey Nazarov, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join Sergey Nazarov, co-founder of Chainlink, in an engaging fireside chat with Kartik Talwar of ETHGlobal at Pragma Singapore 2024. Sergey reflects on Chainlink’s evolution over the past seven years, detailing its early days powering DeFi through decentralized price feeds and exploring its future role in cross-chain interoperability, institutional adoption, and real-world assets (RWAs). Discover how CCIP and Chainlink oracles bridge traditional finance (TradFi) with decentralized finance (DeFi), Sergey’s vision for blockchain beyond crypto, and his predictions on global financial markets moving onto blockchains. 00:00 Introduction & Chainlink's 7-Year Journey 01:55 Early Days: ETH/USD Price Oracle & DeFi Foundations 03:37 Expansion of Chainlink Oracle Networks & Use Cases 05:18 Chainlink Computation: Beyond Price Feeds 05:59 Example: Random Number Generation for Gaming 06:27 Chainlink Functions & Arbitrary Computation 06:59 Cross-Chain Bridging as Data Transmission 07:35 Integrating AI Models with Chainlink Oracles 09:56 Oracle Networks: Consensus Beyond Blockchains 10:28 CCIP Development & Cross-Chain Interoperability 12:14 Bridging Security & Reliability Issues in DeFi 14:02 TradFi Adoption & Institutional Interest in Blockchain 15:44 Asset Management & Institutional Demand for RWAs 17:38 Dedicated Digital Asset Teams in TradFi Institutions 18:44 Real-World Assets (RWAs) vs. Cryptocurrency Market 21:16 Blockchain's Evolution: Beyond Cryptocurrencies 23:44 Timeline Predictions: TradFi & Institutional Adoption 26:00 RWAs Reducing Systemic Risks in Crypto 28:17 The Future Role of Blockchain: Powering Global Economy _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇸🇬 *Pragma Singapore* Pragma Singapore 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place September 19, 2024 at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore. Pragma Singapore 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Singapore playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6z0saYJnVdgXWfz-vaoEYx&si=uavhkhF5Kc8XBoLv ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Sergey Nazarov* X: https://x.com/SergeyNazarov ✅ *Follow Chainlink* X: https://x.com/Chainlink ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Chris Yin

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join Chris Yin of Plume Network as he breaks down why “Real-World Assets” (RWAs) will eventually fade out – and why the stablecoin model holds the key to bridging on-chain and off-chain value. Learn how Plume’s approach to RWA adoption focuses on crypto-native formats, composable design, and active community-building rather than simply porting legacy “TradFi” products onto blockchains. Discover how institutional headlines (BlackRock, Franklin Templeton) can distract from what truly drives adoption, how stablecoins became the original RWA success story, and why Plume’s ecosystem is thriving by offering a liquid, permissionless user experience. If you’re ready to move beyond the hype and unlock real usage for on-chain assets, this talk explains the next phase of RWA evolution in DeFi. 000:00 Introduction & RWA Hype 01:10 Growth of RWA Market & Headlines 02:45 Why Institutional “Tokenization” Might Mislead 04:02 Comparing Stablecoins vs. On-Chain Treasuries 05:45 Defining RWAs & Crypto-Native Assets 07:18 Public Sector Examples: DMV Titles & Salesforce 09:10 Real Adoption: The Story of Stablecoins as RWA 10:58 On-Chain Assets: Liquid, Permissionless & Composable 12:55 Plume Network: Mission & Ecosystem Overview 14:28 Building for Crypto Natives vs. Traditional Finance 16:11 Plume’s Approach: Liquidity & Community 17:30 Examples: Pokemon Card Derivatives & Real-Yield Assets 18:35 Why “RWAs” as a Category Should Disappear 20:25 Conclusion & Next Steps with Plume _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Chris Yin* X: https://x.com/chriseyin ✅ *Follow Plume Network* X: https://x.com/plumenetwork ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Explore Bitcoin Layer 2 (L2) technology and Rootstock (RSK) with Daniel Fogg, CEO of Rootstock Labs. This talk covers Rootstock's unique approach as the first and most secure Bitcoin L2, leveraging Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work security with Ethereum’s programmability. Learn about merge mining, decentralized finance (DeFi) on Bitcoin, advanced bridging methods like PowPeg and BitVM-X, and the competitive landscape of Bitcoin sidechains. Gain insights into Rootstock’s thriving DeFi ecosystem, robust developer tools, and future roadmap for scaling Bitcoin securely. 00:00 Intro: Bitcoin L2s and Rootstock Overview 00:52 Rootstock Labs' Mission and Bitcoin Pragmatism 01:46 Charles Darwin's Principles Applied to Crypto and VC 02:14 Massive Opportunity in Bitcoin DeFi Market 02:43 Introducing Rootstock: Bitcoin Security + Ethereum's EVM 03:45 Merge Mining and the Origins of Bitcoin Sidechains 04:15 Launch of Rootstock: From Argentina to Global Impact 04:44 Challenges of Bootstrapping a Blockchain Ecosystem 05:11 Three Pillars: Cryptographic, Economic, Monetary Alignment 06:11 Gartner Hype Cycles: Evolution of Blockchain Adoption 07:37 Bitcoin L2 Boom: Rollups, BitVM, and Market Trends 08:37 Rootstock's Growth and Network Adoption Metrics 09:04 How Rootstock Works: Merge Mining & Secure Bridges 09:53 BitVM-X: Advanced Bitcoin Bridging Solution Explained 10:21 Rootstock’s Ecosystem: DeFi Protocols and Developer Tools 11:26 Comparing Bitcoin L2s: Rootstock vs. Lightning vs. Liquid 12:50 Security and Risks of Newer Bitcoin Sidechains 13:19 Proof-of-Work Security: Why Rootstock Stands Out 14:46 Bitcoin Economic Alignment via Merge Mining 15:18 PowPeg: Most Secure Bitcoin Bridge in Production 15:46 Defense-in-Depth Security Model of Rootstock 16:21 BitVM-X: Future-Proofing Bitcoin with Optimistic Rollups 16:53 Why Rootstock Chose EVM for Scalability 17:22 Rootstock: Defi on Bitcoin with Ethereum Protocols 18:23 Solving Builder Incentive Problems: RIF Ecosystem DAO 19:28 The Future Vision: Decentralized Rootstock and Beyond 19:57 Closing Remarks: Simplest Way to Program with Bitcoin _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Daniel Fogg* X: https://x.com/danielfogg ✅ *Follow Rootstock* X: https://x.com/rootstock_io ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join Nikhil Chandhok, Chief Product Officer at Circle, and Kartik Talwar from ETHGlobal, as they dive deep into the world of stablecoins and blockchain innovation. Discover how Circle is revolutionizing global financial inclusion with USDC, enabling seamless cross-border payments, instant settlements, and unprecedented capital efficiency. Nikhil discusses Circle's developer platform, future innovations, regulatory perspectives, and how stablecoins surpass traditional financial networks in global transaction volumes. Learn what makes stablecoins the essential building block for the future of finance. 00:00 Introduction: Nikhil Chandhok & Circle Fireside Chat 00:45 Nikhil’s Journey: From Google and Meta to Circle 01:51 Personal Motivation Behind Joining Circle 03:33 Why Stablecoins Matter Globally 04:32 Circle's Mission Beyond USDC Issuance 05:02 Three Pillars of Circle's Business Model 06:12 Web3 Services & Developer Platform at Circle 07:15 Stablecoins After FTX: Restoring Industry Trust 08:18 Circle's User Experience & Wallet Innovations 09:19 Product Development Strategy at Circle 10:58 Simplifying Crypto UX for Global Consumers 12:09 Challenges Supporting Multiple Blockchains 13:46 Ensuring Security and Regulatory Compliance 14:42 Advocating for Open Internet & Public Blockchains 15:53 Predicting Novel Blockchain User Behavior 16:55 BlackRock's Bitcoin Fund & USDC Integration 17:31 Perspective on Competing Stablecoins 18:43 Regulatory Outlook for Stablecoins Globally 20:24 Why the Stablecoin Market Will Grow Exponentially 21:57 The Non-Zero-Sum Nature of Blockchain Innovation 22:34 New Features Coming to Circle’s Developer Platform 23:33 Stablecoin Transaction Volume Exceeds Visa 24:05 Conclusion: The Future of Money with Stablecoins _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow the Nikhil Chandhok* X: https://x.com/chandhok ✅ *Follow Cirlce* X: https://x.com/circle ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join Dieter Shirley, Chief Architect of Flow Foundation, and Kartik Talwar from ETHGlobal, in a deep dive into Flow's major Crescendo upgrade. Learn how Flow now supports EVM compatibility within Cadence, dramatically enhancing blockchain interoperability, developer flexibility, and user experiences. Dieter shares insights from his extensive experience with CryptoKitties, smart contract scalability, and designing blockchains for mainstream adoption. Discover how Flow's architectural innovations offer unmatched speed, scalability, and decentralization. 00:00 Introduction: Dieter Shirley & Flow's Major Upgrade 00:41 Celebrating ETHGlobal's Impact & History 01:58 Exploring Trade-offs in Blockchain Development 02:25 Flow's Major Crescendo Network Upgrade 03:18 How Flow Built an Early Data Availability Layer 03:55 Flow's Improved Speed & Scalability Metrics 04:23 Cadence 1.0: The Next-gen Smart Contract Language 04:52 Introducing EVM Equivalence on Flow Blockchain 06:30 Why Flow Adopted EVM Despite Cadence Advantages 08:06 Technical Approach: Running EVM Inside Cadence 09:49 How Flow EVM Uses Efficient Native State Storage 10:27 Impact on Cross-chain Infrastructure Providers 10:57 New Opportunities for EVM-first Developers 11:27 Enhancing Solidity with Cadence Extensions 12:34 Advanced Features Exclusive to Cadence vs. Solidity 13:38 Example: Atomic Multi-call Transactions in Cadence 15:06 Benefits for Native Cadence Developers from EVM 16:38 How Flow Attracts Mainstream Crypto Adoption 17:40 Advice on Building Consumer-friendly Blockchain Apps 20:03 Balancing User Friction & Motivating Features 20:42 Flow EVM: Implications for Ethereum Ecosystem 22:23 The Superior Developer Experience of Cadence 22:56 Flow Foundation's Long-term Vision & North Star 24:35 Decentralization as Core Promise of Flow Blockchain 25:45 Conclusion: Building Sustainable Apps on Flow _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Dieter Shirley* X: https://x.com/dete73 ✅ *Follow Flow Foundation* X: https://x.com/flow_blockchain ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

David Sneider

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Discover how Lit Protocol is redefining the management of secrets and identities on-chain with decentralized cryptographic solutions. In this insightful talk from Pragma San Francisco 2025, David Sneider, founder of Lit Protocol, explores programmable secret networks using threshold cryptography, secure hardware (TEE), and multi-party computation. Learn how decentralized secret management enhances interoperability across blockchains, platforms, and AI systems, empowering individuals with secure, privacy-preserving control over their data, identity, and assets. 00:00 Introduction: David Sneider on Decentralized Secrets 00:46 Agenda: Problems, Solutions, Implementations & Future 01:24 The Big Problem: Fragmented Digital Systems 02:01 Why Secrets Are Key for Digital Interoperability 02:37 Lit Protocol: Decentralized Secret Management Overview 03:13 Technical Architecture: Secure Hardware & TEEs 03:51 Multi-Party Computation & Threshold Cryptography 04:56 Cross-Platform Interoperability Using Lit Protocol 06:05 Lit as a New Primitive: Smart Contract Comparison 06:42 Case Study: Verify & On-chain IP Licensing 07:54 Identity-Based Encryption Explained (Verify Example) 09:00 Case Study: Nebula & On-chain Life Insurance 10:10 Privacy-Preserving Risk Scores for Insurance 10:49 Healthcare Data & Privacy in Web3 11:28 Case Study: Genius Terminal & Cross-chain Swaps 12:37 Real-time Cross-chain Trading with Programmable Wallets 13:11 The Future of AI & Decentralized Secret Management 13:49 AGI & the Need for Decentralized Data Control 14:22 Vitalik's Defensive Techno-Optimism Framework 14:59 Empowering Users with AI & Decentralized Data 15:34 Opportunities for Developers with Lit Protocol 16:11 Closing Remarks & Invitation to Innovate Together _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow David Sneider* X: https://x.com/davidlsneider ✅ *Follow Lit Protocol* X: https://x.com/LitProtocol ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join us for a talk by Philippe Schommers, Head of Infrastructure at Gnosis, titled, "Gnosis: Philippe Schommers presents the future vision for Gnosis Chain, highlighting its focus on decentralization, privacy, and seamless financial integrations at Pragma San Francisco 2024. Explore Gnosis's innovative solutions including Shutter Network for preventing MEV, Circles UBI—a decentralized, Sybil-resistant universal basic income system—and Gnosis Pay, a self-custodial crypto Visa card. Learn how Gnosis combines Ethereum compatibility with unique features to build secure, composable, and user-friendly blockchain financial infrastructure. 00:00 Introduction: Philippe Schommers on Gnosis Chain Vision 00:53 Overview of Gnosis Chain Compatibility with Ethereum 01:30 Key Differences: Native Token xDAI & Staking Token GNO 02:08 Gnosis Hard Fork Timeline & Ethereum Alignment 03:16 Why Gnosis Chooses to Remain a Layer 1 Chain 03:50 Shutter Network: Decentralized MEV Protection 06:42 How to Use Shutter Encryption on Gnosis Chain 07:50 Circles UBI: Decentralized Trust-Based Payments 09:36 How Circles Enables Payments via Social Trust 10:55 Circles Groups: Collective Action & Fair Money 11:30 Circles 2.0 Launch: New Features & Capabilities 11:50 Gnosis Pay: The Future of Decentralized Banking 12:16 Banking Evolution: Traditional, Neobanks, On-chain 13:17 Challenges of Traditional Finance vs. Crypto UX 14:59 Objectives of Gnosis Pay: Combining TradFi & DeFi 15:39 Integrations: How dApps Leverage Gnosis Pay 16:12 Gnosis Pay Visa Card: Real-world Crypto Payments 16:52 Importance of Self-Custodial Control in Gnosis Pay 17:24 Upcoming Features: Apple Pay, Google Wallet, USDC 17:57 Conclusion & Resources: Engage with Gnosis DAO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Philippe Schommers* X: https://x.com/filoozom ✅ *Follow Gnosis* X: https://x.com/gnosischain ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Simon Baksys

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Simon Baksys, VP of Business Development at LayerZero Labs, explores why crypto interoperability must prioritize decentralization, permissionlessness, immutability, and censorship resistance. From Bitcoin and Ethereum to LayerZero, Simon discusses the critical principles necessary for blockchain innovation to thrive. Learn about the challenges of fragmented blockchain ecosystems, why interoperability matters, and how LayerZero’s protocol is bridging 90+ chains with true decentralization and security. 00:50 LayerZero Overview & Personal Reflections 01:50 Why Principles Matter in Blockchain Innovation 02:36 Bitcoin's Revolutionary Impact & Adoption Journey 03:59 Ethereum's Decentralized Smart Contract Revolution 05:18 LayerZero: The Internet of Blockchains Explained 05:55 Vitalik's Core Principles for Decentralization 07:03 Importance of Permissionless & Censorship Resistance 07:46 Lessons from Mt. Gox, FTX & Wormhole Failures 09:19 The Reality & Challenges of Multi-chain Ecosystems 10:30 Fragmentation Issues in Today's Blockchain Landscape 11:11 Solving Crypto Fragmentation with True Interoperability 12:19 Why Crypto Needs Strong Opinions on Technology 13:22 Building Interop Standards & User Experience in Crypto 14:00 LayerZero's Customization & Decentralization Vision 14:30 The Need for Unified Blockchain Standards 15:12 Final Call: Prioritize Principles, Care, and Innovation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Simon Baksys* X: https://x.com/Bakxys ✅ *Follow LayerZero* X: https://x.com/LayerZero_Core ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Niklas Kunkel

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join Niklas Kunkel, founder of Chronicle, at Pragma San Francisco 2025 as he discusses the evolution from traditional Real World Assets (RWAs) to Crypto Native Assets. Explore MakerDAO's pioneering journey with tokenized treasury bills (T-Bills), understand the differences between first, second, and third-generation RWAs, and discover how blockchain-native assets can enhance transparency, liquidity, and DeFi integration. Learn how oracles like Chronicle play a crucial role in bringing real-time asset data on-chain, transforming the future of decentralized finance. 00:00 Intro: RWAs & Crypto Native Assets Explained 00:52 About Niklas Kunkel & Chronicle Overview 01:37 Stagnation in DeFi: The Need for RWAs 03:08 MakerDAO's RWA Journey: A Case Study 04:26 RWAs & Solving Revenue Volatility in DeFi 05:44 First-Gen RWAs: Tokenized T-Bills & Flaws 07:07 How MakerDAO Integrated RWAs Initially 08:23 Issues with Early RWAs: Yield & Transparency 09:08 MakerDAO Revenue Growth with RWAs 09:51 Breakdown of MakerDAO's Crypto & RWA Revenue 10:37 MakerDAO's Tokenization Grand Prix Explained 11:15 Second-Gen RWAs: Improved Yield & Liquidity 12:04 Legal Claims in Second-Gen RWA Tokens 12:49 Transparency Issues in Second-Gen RWAs 13:27 Rapid Redeemability & Liquidity in RWAs 14:09 Market Leaders in Second-Gen RWA Products 14:50 Problems Remaining in Second-Gen RWAs 15:36 Third-Gen RWAs: Defining "Crypto Native" 16:21 Why Current RWAs Aren't Crypto Native Yet 17:04 Key Features of Third-Gen Crypto Native RWAs 17:45 Real Blockchain Ownership: Tokens as Assets 18:25 Improving Data Transparency with Oracles 19:01 Chronicle's Oracle Solution for RWA Data 19:45 Automated DeFi Risk Management with RWAs 20:27 Chronicle’s Role in Future RWA Integration 21:05 Chronicle's Market Position & Partnerships 21:40 Connect with Chronicle: Dashboard & Socials 21:55 Conclusion & Wrap-Up _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma San Francisco* Pragma San Francisco 2024 was a special gathering of founders and builders that took place October 16th and 17th at The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, CA. Pragma San Francisco 2024 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma San Francisco playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4LcwDpGf_itZrAu7XRNb07&si=3x3y9J3avgNTITUe ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Chronicle* X: https://x.com/ChronicleLabs ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Timour Kosters

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Discover how developers and innovators are experimenting with pop-up cities, network states, and IRL gatherings in this enlightening conversation with Timour Kosters, co-founder of Edge City. Learn how multidisciplinary communities (spanning crypto, AI, biotech, governance, and more) come together to build new societal prototypes, test frontier technologies, and spark collaborative innovation. Timour explains the logistics behind popup villages, the benefits for founders and builders, and why these experimental city-building events could shape the future of urban living and community design. Key topics include: • How Edge City brings 500–1,000 people together for a month-long pop-up city • The impact of IRL experimentation on Ethereum, ZK tech, and decentralized identity • Multidisciplinary approach: bridging AI, biotech, crypto, and public governance • Residencies for teams (e.g., ZK email, DeSoc, etc.) to test products in a live environment • Lessons learned from Zuzalu, Edge City Denver, Esmeralda, and Lana • Future plans for global pop-up cities in California, Bhutan, and beyond Don’t miss Timour’s insights on how these gatherings accelerate frontier innovation, community building, and the evolution of modern cities. 00:00 Intro & Timour Kosters Welcome 00:48 Defining Pop-Up Cities & Network States 01:22 Edge City Lana Success & Community Impact 02:25 Experimenting with IRL Prototypes 03:33 From Zuzalu to Edge City: Early Inspiration 04:07 Vitalik, AI Tracks & Burning Man Moments 05:17 Evolution of Edge City Events 05:49 Esmeralda & Accelerating New Town Projects 07:30 Pop-Up Cities in Chiang Mai & Argentina 08:44 How the Logistics of Pop-Up Villages Work 09:19 Transforming Existing Towns into Live Labs 09:55 High-Agency Builders & Community Vibes 11:01 Workshop & Residency Structure 12:13 Community-Created Programming & Tracks 12:51 Post-Pop-Up City Impact & Returns 14:30 Bridging Crypto, AI, & Biotech Innovators 15:06 Real-Time Product Testing & ZK Tech 16:43 Deep Work Residencies & Demo Nights 17:17 Building a Bridge to Frontier Industries 17:53 What’s Next: California & Bhutan Plans 19:33 A New Environment for Societal Ideas _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎤 *Pragma Bankgkok* Pragma Bangkok 2024 closed out a year of exceptional Pragma events held around the world, and offered the global Web3 community a chance to hear from founders and builders as they reflect on the past, and look to the future of Web3. Pragma Bangkok 2024 was held on November 14th at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand. Watch the full YouTube Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4JNkhnsv5F95OqxT_IjCEl&si=6Tv3CvB6vrQIIjBA ETHGlobal's Pragma series, which began in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, has been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. You can learn more about Pragma and upcoming events in the series here: https://ethglobal.com/pragma _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Timour Kosters X: https://x.com/timourxyz ✅ Follow Edge City X: https://x.com/joinedgecity Website: https://www.edgecity.live/lanna ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

How can DeFi evolve to serve billions of users without breaking the EVM gas limits? In this fireside chat, Anton Bukov, co-founder of 1inch, discusses how protocol design, O(1) complexity, and innovations like 1inch Fusion can create more scalable, non-custodial solutions. From hackathon origins to cross-chain atomic swaps, learn how architectural optimizations, precompiles, and smart-contract best practices can deliver familiar entry points for global DeFi adoption. Topics Covered: • The 1inch journey from hackathon project to DeFi aggregator • Achieving constant-time (O(1)) complexity for mass scalability • Why gas will never be “enough” and how to design around constraints • Credit card integrations for mainstream DeFi • L2 scaling solutions, cross-chain bridging, and atomic swaps • Building with self-custody in mind and the future of Fusion Plus • Stay tuned for Anton’s insights on pushing DeFi UX forward while preserving security and efficiency—plus a preview of what’s next for 1inch in the race to onboard the next wave of crypto users. 00:00 Introduction & Anton Bukov Welcome 00:54 1inch Origins as a Hackathon Project 02:14 Early DEX Aggregation & Growth 03:42 Introducing 1inch Fusion & Intent-Based Swaps 04:45 Credit Card Integration for DeFi 06:20 Designing Protocols for Gas Constraints 08:02 Billions of Wallets & O(1) Complexity 09:05 Architectural Frameworks for Efficiency 11:08 Examples of Constant-Time Algorithms 12:13 EVM Extensions & Precompiles for Layer 2 14:17 Cross-Chain Strategy & Atomic Swaps 19:27 Non-Custodial Fusion Plus & Future Plans 21:28 Closing Remarks & Thank You _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🎤 *Pragma Bankgkok* Pragma Bangkok 2024 closed out a year of exceptional Pragma events held around the world, and offered the global Web3 community a chance to hear from founders and builders as they reflect on the past, and look to the future of Web3. Pragma Bangkok 2024 was held on November 14th at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand. Watch the full YouTube Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4JNkhnsv5F95OqxT_IjCEl&si=6Tv3CvB6vrQIIjBA ETHGlobal's Pragma series, which began in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, has been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. You can learn more about Pragma and upcoming events in the series here: https://ethglobal.com/pragma _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Anton Bukov X: https://x.com/k06a ✅ Follow 1inch X: https://x.com/1inch Website: https://1inch.io YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk0nvK4bHpteQXZKv7lkq5w ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Discover why Ethereum should lean into the AI revolution with Shaw from Eliza Labs, recorded live at the Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit. Explore how LLMs and agentic chatbots can transform DeFi onboarding, streamline crypto user adoption, and bring fresh engagement to Web3 projects. Learn how AI can demystify complex topics like liquidity pooling or yield farming, boost social media presence with interactive Telegram bots, and create entirely new decentralized business models. Whether you’re a developer, founder, or simply excited by the synergy of blockchain and AI, this talk highlights practical use cases, potential pitfalls, and the crucial “fun factor” that can supercharge real-world adoption. Stay tuned for actionable insights, business ideas, and the next wave of agentic innovations within the Ethereum ecosystem. Subscribe for more talks on how AI is reshaping crypto, DeFi, and the future of Web3! 00:00 Intro: Why Ethereum Should Care About AI 00:41 AI & Knowledge Discovery in DeFi 02:13 Teaching Complex Crypto Concepts 04:03 Agentic Wallets & Social Interactions 06:22 AI Hype Cycle vs Practical Use 08:18 Engaging Users via Bots & Social Media 11:02 Fun Factor & Embodiment in AI 13:40 AI for Workflow Automation 15:36 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🤖 *Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit* Join the official Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit for an in-depth look at AI agents, smart contracts, and how they converge to power the next era of decentralized intelligence. This is more than just a summit—it's a gathering of the brightest minds in our ecosystem, and we're honored to have Andrew Miller, Anna Kazlauskas, Davide Crapis, dcbuilder, Ed Felten, Erik Voorhees, Illia Polosukhin, Jasper Zhang, Karl Floersch, Ken Ng, Kevin Owocki, Linda Xie, Shaw, Tomasz Stanczak, Chase Allred and Vitalik Buterin and on stage for this virtual summit focused around AI Agents and Blockchain! Watch the full Agentic Ethereum 2025 Summit Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6DrYO4ORk8wzQ5wCZDs0mW&si=ARqB9gaXAqehWH1_ 🤖 *Agentic Ethereum 2025* Agentic Ethereum is an online, async hackathon that runs from Jan. 31 to Feb. 12, 2025. With over $175,000 USD in prizes, Agentic Ethereum is a great way to dive into the world of autonomous AI agents and explore how they can revolutionize projects on Ethereum. Start the year with groundbreaking innovation! Watch the full playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7jxP_flgRf5nZ_WDgFpBy3&si=RZozbd9C5KrG6Bf3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Shaw X: https://x.com/shawmakesmagic ✅ Follow Eliza Labs Website: https://www.elizaos.ai ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join Misha Putiatin, Co-Founder of Symbiotic, as he delves into the heart of shared security and how Symbiotic is helping decentralized networks evolve without sacrificing robust security. In this talk from Pragma Denver 2025, Misha explains why launching new L1s or rollups can be prohibitively expensive and operationally complex, leading many teams to centralize or remain siloed. Discover how shared security can eliminate these barriers by allowing networks to share validators, capital, and risk management frameworks, enabling developers to focus on fast-paced innovation instead of re-inventing security primitives. If you’re seeking insights on orchestrating interoperability, capital efficiency, and trustless governance, this session offers a clear path to coordinating the chaos in Web3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma Denver* Pragma Denver 2025 was held on February 25th at ReelWorks in Denver, Colorado and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Denver YouTube Playlist here: ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. 00:00 Introduction & Bringing Misha On Stage 00:13 The State of Crypto: Meme Coins & Infrastructure Robustness 01:15 Difficulties Launching New Decentralized Networks 02:30 Why Security Remains a Bottleneck 04:00 Centralization Risks & Siloed Token Models 05:20 Shared Security Vision & Capital Efficiency 07:00 Coordinating Operators & Reusable Primitives 08:30 Harnessing Permissionless Oracles & Price Feeds 10:15 Making Security a Non-Competitive Standard 12:00 Universal UX & Removing Barriers to Launch 13:20 Conclusion & Next Steps for Shared Security _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Misha Putiatin* X: https://x.com/Psalom ✅ Follow *Symbiotic* X: https://x.com/symbioticfi ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Explore Uniswap V4's groundbreaking features in this ETHGlobal Taipei 2025 workshop with Ant from Uniswap Foundation. Learn about the new Singleton architecture, flash accounting system, and revolutionary hooks that enable custom AMM logic. The presentation covers V4's key innovations including ERC-6909 token standard, gas efficiency improvements, and modular design for developers. Discover how to build custom hooks and participate in Uniswap's developer programs to create next-generation DeFi applications. 00:00 - Introduction to Uniswap Foundation and its mission 01:16 - Overview of Uniswap protocol evolution 02:26 - Uniswap V4 architecture and Singleton design 04:30 - Flash accounting system and gas savings 06:19 - ERC-6909 token standard benefits 08:16 - Understanding hooks and their modular capabilities 09:31 - Four main types of hooks explained 10:51 - Real-world hook implementations 11:30 - Hackathon hook ideas to build 12:11 - Getting involved with Uniswap developer programs 13:17 - Resources for builders and incentives _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇼 *ETHGlobal Taipei* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Taipei, a 3-day hackathon held April 4-6 2025, that brought together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow *Uniswap Foundation* X: https://x.com/UniswapFND ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Francis Li from HashKey Chain explores Web3's "Maritime Era," where blockchain must balance decentralization with real-world compliance to achieve mass adoption. Learn how regulatory integration, on-chain insurance, and user-friendly solutions like social recovery (EIP-702) can rebuild trust and bridge traditional finance with Web3. Discover HashKey’s approach to compliance-as-a-service, enabling builders to innovate while institutions handle security. Essential for projects scaling beyond crypto-native users. 00:00 - Introduction: Web3’s "Maritime Era" & HashKey’s Vision 00:46 - Why Compliance is Web3’s Next Frontier 02:04 - Core Ideals: Permissionless Finance & Global Access 03:14 - Memecoin Volatility vs. Sustainable Growth 05:16 - EIP-702: Social Recovery for Mainstream Users 06:29 - HashKey’s Gasless Transactions (HSK Token) 07:03 - Rebuilding Trust Through Compliance 08:24 - Banks vs. Crypto: Simplifying Security 09:40 - HashKey’s Compliance-as-a-Service Model 10:21 - On-Chain Insurance & Liquidity Solutions 11:38 - How Compliance Unlocks Builder Innovation 12:15 - Closing: Compliance as a Bridge to Adoption _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇼 *Pragma Taipei* Pragma Taipei 2025 was held on April 3rd at POPOP in Taipei, Taiwan and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Taipei YouTube Playlist here: ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow HashKey Chain X: https://x.com/HashKeyHSK ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Vitalik Buterin, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Vitalik Buterin joins Kartik Talwar for a wide-ranging fireside chat at Pragma Taipei 2025, covering Ethereum's technical roadmap, developer ecosystem challenges, and governance evolution. They discuss VM improvements, rollup strategies, blob pricing economics, and the Ethereum Foundation's shifting role in the growing ecosystem. The conversation explores practical solutions for protocol upgrades, developer tooling gaps, and balancing innovation with decentralization principles in Ethereum's next phase. 00:00 - Introduction and Pragma Taipei reflections 01:19 - Evolution of Ethereum developer tooling 03:34 - Potential for Solidity-focused LLMs 04:10 - Emerging application trends in web3 06:25 - Discussion on platform lock-in and walled gardens 08:40 - Incentivizing open development practices 10:12 - Wallet standards and recovery mechanisms 12:24 - Ethereum Foundation's role in wallet development 15:24 - Emerging layers in Ethereum's tech stack 20:28 - Modernizing Solidity and smart contract patterns 23:22 - ZK integration and VM improvements 24:22 - Oracle functionality and external data access 26:45 - Developer experience with REST APIs 28:01 - Missing developer tools in Ethereum ecosystem 29:46 - Multi-VM support on L2s 31:35 - Reflections on EWASM and RISC-V potential 34:14 - Speeding up Ethereum upgrades 36:19 - Fork frequency and coordination challenges 37:25 - Prioritizing protocol improvements 39:36 - Native vs based rollups explained 43:03 - Blob pricing economics 46:14 - Improving governance signaling 49:22 - Protocol change reversibility 50:57 - Ethereum Foundation's evolving role _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇼 *Pragma Taipei* Pragma Taipei 2025 was held on April 3rd at POPOP in Taipei, Taiwan and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Taipei YouTube Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6IqrWMBhjCpt71tIl7u5-7&si=nlnpHicBdZfexp3U ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Vitalik Buterin X: https://x.com/VitalikButerin ✅ Follow the Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Vitalik Buterin, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Join Kartik Talwar (Co-founder of ETH Global) and Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum Founder) at the ETH Global Taipei 2025 Opening Ceremonies as they discuss the future of Ethereum, layer-1 scaling, and the importance of hackathons in the Web3 ecosystem. Kartik outlines the structure of the ETH Global hackathon, emphasizing hands-on building, mentorship, and developer growth, while Vitalik dives into Ethereum’s roadmap, including L1 scaling, account abstraction, quantum resistance, and faster finality. With over 700 attendees (42% new to Web3), $200,000+ in prizes, and global participation, this event highlights the next wave of blockchain innovation. Learn about on-chain NFC wristbands and finalist perks while exploring the future of decentralized applications. 00:00 – ETH Global Taipei 2025 Opening Ceremony 00:10 – Kartik Talwar Introduces ETH Global Hackathon 00:53 – Focus on Builders & Learning in Web3 01:56 – ETH Global’s Global Hackathon Impact 02:36 – ETH Global’s 2025 Event Roadmap 03:08 – Attendee Stats: 42% New to Web3 04:14 – Ecosystem Partners & Mentorship 05:12 – $200,000+ in Prizes & Sponsors 06:10 – Venue Logistics & Wi-Fi 7 Experiment 07:52 – Security & NFC On-Chain Wristbands 09:28 – Food, Activities & Swag Details 12:15 – Communication via Discord & On-Chain Tools 14:44 – NFC Wristbands for Ethereum Wallets 16:17 – Hacker Pack Perks & Developer Faucet 17:19 – Hackathon Rules & Submission Guidelines 20:31 – Finalist Selection & Judging Criteria 23:38 – How Judging & Prizes Work 27:11 – Finalist Demo & Video Requirements 29:08 – 1inch Sponsor Presentation 32:21 – Worldcoin Sponsor Presentation 34:47 – Vitalik Buterin on Ethereum L1 Scaling 38:06 – Role of L1 in an L2-Centric Future 42:21 – Scaling Solutions & Future Upgrades 47:05 – Cross-L1/L2 Communication Improvements 48:47 – Block-Level Access Lists & Parallel Execution 51:02 – Ethereum’s Roadmap: 10x L1 Scaling 53:48 – Account Abstraction & EIP-7702 56:01 – Consensus Layer Upgrades & Quantum Resistance 59:22 – Closing Remarks & Hackathon Prizes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇼 *ETHGlobal Taipei* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Taipei, a 3-day hackathon held April 4-6 2025, that brought together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Vitalik Buterin X: https://x.com/VitalikButerin ✅ Follow the Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Vitalik Buterin, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

In this fireside chat at Pragma Prague 2025, Kartik Talwar (co-founder of ETH Global) and Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum co-founder) dive deep into the challenges and future of DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations). They discuss governance flaws, transparency issues, decision-making inefficiencies, and the need for experimentation in decentralized structures. Key topics include AI in DAOs, privacy in governance, multi-level decision-making, and how to improve funding allocation. A must-watch for blockchain builders, DAO enthusiasts, and anyone interested in decentralized governance. 00:00 - Introduction: Kartik Talwar & Vitalik Buterin Fireside Chat 00:55 - Challenges of Working with DAOs as an Organization 01:31 - Decline in DAO Experimentation Among Hackers 02:12 - Transparency & Negotiation Issues in DAO Governance 03:15 - Why DAOs Have Stalled in Innovation 04:35 - Problems with Public Forums in DAO Decision-Making 05:39 - DAOs vs. Traditional Companies in Decision Efficiency 06:52 - Gitcoin & Akita Token Case Study on DAO Weaknesses 07:24 - Why DAOs Are Stuck in a "Fork Compound" Mindset 08:39 - Regulatory Pressures & Compliance in DAO Structures 10:19 - Shift Away from Operational Decentralization 11:32 - Separating Organizational Structure from Legal Form 12:48 - Hierarchical vs. Flat Governance in DAOs 14:03 - Why DAOs Are Necessary: DeFi & ENS Use Cases 15:32 - Oracle Security & DAO Accountability in DeFi 17:19 - Strategic vs. Routine Decisions in DAOs 18:26 - Concave vs. Convex Decision-Making in Governance 19:51 - Three Types of DAOs: Data, Funds, & Protocol Steering 21:36 - Rethinking DAO Governance from First Principles 22:09 - Problems with Public Discourse in DAO Negotiations 23:26 - Specialization & SubDAOs for Better Decision-Making 24:38 - Should DAOs Allow Open Participation by Default? 25:24 - Long-Term Bets vs. Short-Term Outcomes in DAOs 27:17 - Enabling Radical Bets in DAO Governance 28:25 - Accountability & Preventing Misallocation in DAOs 29:02 - Decentralized Accountability vs. Centralized Evaluation 31:25 - Privacy & Communication Structures in DAO Governance 32:39 - Preventing Internal & External Capture in DAOs 34:59 - AI’s Role in DAOs: Execution vs. Preference Aggregation 37:28 - Modular Governance: Plugins for Existing DAO Contracts 38:54 - Limits & Accountability in DAO Fund Allocation 40:03 - DeFi Protocol Risks: Token Holders vs. TVL Security 42:35 - DAO Treasury Management: Spending vs. Sustainability 44:33 - Privacy Solutions for DAO Grant Distribution 45:12 - Reopening the Overton Window in DAO Design 46:29 - Voter Attention & Delegation in DAO Governance 47:50 - AI as a Tool, Not a King, in DAO Decision-Making 49:35 - AI Summaries vs. AI-Driven Execution in DAOs 50:54 - Preference Aggregation & Autonomous Execution 52:45 - GDPR, Privacy, & AI in DAO Governance 54:21 - AI DAOs: Balancing Autonomy & Accountability 55:26 - Revisiting "The DAO" (2016) & Lessons Learned 57:21 - Long-Term Investments vs. Short-Term DAO Expectations 59:56 - R&D in DAOs: Funding High-Risk, High-Reward Projects 1:01:14 - DeFi Protocol Treasury Management Strategies 1:04:23 - Preventing DAO Leadership from Self-Enrichment 1:06:00 - Succession Planning in DAO Governance 1:07:16 - Key Takeaways: Privacy, AI, & Multi-Level Governance 1:10:16 - The Doge of Venice: Multi-Level Election Systems 1:10:59 - Final Thoughts: Encouraging DAO Experimentation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇨🇿 *Pragma Prague* Pragma Prague 2025 was held on May 29th at Holešovice Market in Prague, Czech Republic and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. This event was in collaboration with ETH Prague. Watch the full Pragma Prague YouTube Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7vLS72NelQ2dOx2VgPNxJZ&si=uwzTuItQTdcQqkTE ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Vitalik Buterin X: https://x.com/VitalikButerin ✅ Follow the Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Tomasz Stanczak, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

In this fireside chat at Pragma Prague 2025, Kartik Talwar sits down with Tomasz Stanczak, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, to discuss key Ethereum initiatives, scaling strategies, and the future of L2 solutions. Topics include Ethereum’s competition with alternative L1s, the trillion-dollar security initiative, improvements to the P2P layer, and the potential for RISC-V architecture in EVM. Tomasz also shares insights from EF town halls, the importance of developer experience, and how the community can accelerate Ethereum’s growth. 00:00 Introduction and welcome to Tomasz Stanczak 00:52 Updates on Ethereum Foundation’s strategic changes 01:26 Importance of communication and leadership at EF 02:29 Ethereum’s competition with alternative L1s and L2s 04:12 Five stages of Ethereum’s long-term vision 06:28 Trillion-dollar security initiative for Ethereum 08:04 Ethereum as a global economy and store of value 09:37 Scaling L1, improving interop, and UX challenges 11:20 Ethereum’s gas limit growth and future goals 13:24 Shortening block times for better L2 settlement 15:01 Exploring RISC-V architecture and EVM improvements 17:13 Accelerating ZK-proof innovation on Ethereum 18:26 Structuring EF teams for faster execution 19:55 How the community can help Ethereum Foundation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇨🇿 *Pragma Prague* Pragma Prague 2025 was held on May 29th at Holešovice Market in Prague, Czech Republic and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. This event was in collaboration with ETH Prague. Watch the full Pragma Prague YouTube Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7vLS72NelQ2dOx2VgPNxJZ&si=uwzTuItQTdcQqkTE ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Tomasz Stanczak X: https://x.com/tkstanczak ✅ Follow the Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

In this fireside chat at Pragma Cannes 2025, Kartik Talwar interviews Roham Gharegozlou, CEO of Dapper Labs, about the evolution and mainstream adoption of consumer crypto, NFTs, and blockchain technology. They discuss the shift from early projects like CryptoKitties to mass adoption driven by partnerships with major brands such as NBA, NFL, and Disney, highlighting regulatory clarity and improved infrastructure as key enablers. Roham emphasizes the importance of abstracting blockchain complexity for users, true digital ownership, and composability. The conversation explores the convergence of AI and crypto, with programmable on-chain agents and open data layers enabling new use cases. Hackathons and developer engagement are credited for ecosystem growth, especially with Flow’s EVM equivalence. Looking ahead, they predict a future where AI, AR/VR, and crypto create seamless, composable consumer experiences, with entertainment and co-creation at the forefront. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Crypto Adoption Waves & Early Days 01:29 What’s Different Now: Regulation & Infrastructure 02:32 Mainstream Adoption: Games, Entertainment, and Institutions 03:28 Disney Partnership & Regulatory Clarity 04:08 Comparing Crypto to Early Internet Adoption 04:59 Brand Partnerships: NBA, NFL, Disney 05:49 Changing Brand Perspectives on Crypto 06:46 Digital Collectibles & Monetization Models 07:32 Open Ecosystems & User Ownership 08:51 Abstracting Blockchain for Mainstream Users 09:42 Platform Risk & Open Standards 11:25 Digital Identity & Interoperability 12:21 Blockchain as Immortal Software 12:47 AI and Crypto: Overlap & Opportunities 13:30 On-Chain Agents & Programmability 15:24 Smart Resources & Autonomous Agents 16:53 Scheduled Callbacks & Flow Features 18:02 Hackathons, Developer Ecosystem & EVM Equivalence 19:47 AI, Security, and Developer Tools 20:40 The Future of Consumer Crypto (5-Year Outlook) 21:30 Entertainment, AI, and Seamless Interfaces 22:24 Co-Creation, IP, and the Future of Experiences 23:45 Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇫🇷 *Pragma Cannes* Pragma Cannes 2025 was held on July 3rd at the Carlton Cannes in Cannes, France and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Cannes YouTube Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6jZYPY5-YIBzvMtUT3ajjI ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Dapper Labs X: https://x.com/dapperlabs ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Stani Kulechov, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

At Pragma Cannes 2025, Stani Kulechov (Aave) discusses DeFi 2.0, emphasizing a new era of on-chain innovation, regulatory optimism, and developer empowerment. He introduces Aave V4’s novel “hub and spoke” architecture, which centralizes liquidity in hubs while allowing customizable borrowing strategies (spokes), reducing liquidity fragmentation and enabling permissionless innovation. V4 supports diverse risk profiles, cross-chain liquidity movement, and integration of traditional assets (RWAs) like money market funds via the Horizon initiative. Stani highlights opportunities for developers to build new borrowing strategies, including using NFTs and LP tokens as collateral. The model enhances governance flexibility, risk management, and cross-chain functionality, aiming to bridge DeFi and traditional finance, foster transparency, and improve capital efficiency. The session closes with a call for developer-driven innovation to push DeFi’s boundaries. 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Defining DeFi 2.0 01:59 Aave V4: What’s New 03:42 Hub and Spoke Architecture Explained 05:47 Inspiration and Evolution of the Model 07:05 Spoke Use Cases and Risk Profiles 09:12 Governance Changes in V4 11:31 Cross-Chain and Multi-Chain Considerations 15:01 DeFi’s Future and Real World Assets (RWAs) 17:44 Developer Opportunities and Innovation 19:18 NFTs, LP Tokens, and New Collateral Types 20:05 V4 Launch and Developer Resources 20:34 Closing Remarks and Call to Action _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇫🇷 *Pragma Cannes* Pragma Cannes 2025 was held on July 3rd at the Carlton Cannes in Cannes, France and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Cannes YouTube Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6jZYPY5-YIBzvMtUT3ajjI ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Stani Kulechov X: https://x.com/StaniKulechov ✅ Follow Avara X: https://x.com/Avara ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Vitalik Buterin, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

At Pragma Cannes 2025, Kartik Talwar and Vitalik Buterin discuss evolving trends in the Ethereum and broader crypto ecosystem. They highlight regional differences in community interests—privacy in Prague, AI in Taipei, and global diversity at Cannes. The conversation covers the shift from DeFi innovation to integration, the resurgence of previously failed ideas like micropayments and tokenized stocks, and the challenge of moving from hype to actual product delivery. They debate the intersection of AI and crypto, noting limited real-world success so far. The importance of privacy, decentralization, and composability is emphasized, especially as institutions like Robinhood launch their own chains and stablecoins. They advocate for L1 asset issuance, improved L1-L2 interoperability, and formal verification for security. The session concludes with reflections on fostering a builder culture, balancing mainstream adoption with frontier innovation, and the need for practical, user-centric solutions in Ethereum’s future. 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Icebreakers & Robinhood Launch Discussion 01:48 Diversity & Culture in Ethereum Events 03:22 Pragma’s Audience & Event Structure 05:18 Regional Trends: AI, Privacy, DeFi 06:47 DeFi: Integration vs. Innovation 08:21 The Value of Experimentation in DeFi 09:42 Revisiting Old Ideas: Micropayments, Tokenized Stocks 11:49 Privacy as Feature, Not Application 12:35 Missed Opportunities: VPNs, Bandwidth Sharing 13:14 Surprising Successes & User vs. Developer Perspectives 14:18 Ethereum’s Subcultures & Community Dynamics 16:54 Builder Culture vs. Hype Cycle 18:52 Vision for ETH Pragma 2030 20:04 Lessons from Internet History & Event Curation 22:25 Economic Impact & Hackathon Metrics 23:18 Most Impactful Ethereum Applications 24:58 Distributed Compute & Idle Resources 25:18 AI & Crypto: Current State and Challenges 28:22 AI Agents, Wallet Use Cases, and Future Potential 30:14 Decentralization: Properties vs. Technology 32:26 User Attitudes Toward Privacy & Institutional Perspectives 34:40 Governments, Privacy, and Cashless Societies 36:31 Android, Linux, and Mass Adoption Lessons 38:33 Default Choices, User Education, and Crypto Values 40:26 Institutional Chains, Fragmentation, and L1/L2 Dynamics 43:02 Technical Priorities: L1-L2 Interoperability & Security 46:07 Vision for Ethereum Culture in 2027 47:37 Conclusion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇫🇷 *Pragma Cannes* Pragma Cannes 2025 was held on July 3rd at the Carlton Cannes in Cannes, France and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Cannes YouTube Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6jZYPY5-YIBzvMtUT3ajjI ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Vitalik Buterin X: https://x.com/VitalikButerin ✅ Follow the Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Sergej Kunz

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Sergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inch, discusses the expanding horizons of DeFi swap marketplaces, focusing on cross-chain DeFi, fragmented liquidity, and the evolution from early crypto adoption to today’s decentralized finance landscape. He highlights DeFi’s core principles: accessibility, composability, trustlessness, and non-custodial ownership. Kunz explains the growth of DeFi from Ethereum to multiple blockchains (Polygon, BSC, Solana, Tron), the challenges of liquidity fragmentation, and the advantages over centralized exchanges. He introduces 1inch’s intent-based swap protocol, which uses Dutch auctions and atomic swaps to enable secure, gasless, cross-chain trading, protecting users from MEV and sandwich attacks. The protocol is extensible, supports 13+ networks, and emphasizes self-custody, security, and decentralization. Kunz concludes by encouraging participation in DeFi innovation and hackathons. 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Early Crypto Adoption vs. Internet Adoption 01:48 Web3, Ownership, and DeFi Fundamentals 02:45 DeFi: Accessibility, Composability, Trustlessness, Non-Custody 04:20 1inch Origins and Hackathon Experience 05:34 DeFi Market Growth and Composability 07:01 Trustless and Non-Custodial DeFi 07:27 DeFi Market Size and Centralized vs. Decentralized Exchanges 09:16 Global Access and Liquidity Fragmentation 11:02 Cross-Chain DeFi and Fragmented Liquidity 13:01 Security Risks and MEV Protection 14:42 Intent-Based Protocols and Atomic Cross-Chain Swaps 16:11 Features: Gasless, Secure, Extensible, Competitive 18:35 Network Expansion and Decentralization 19:34 Compliance, Market Makers, and Dutch Auctions 20:37 Future of DeFi Trading and Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇫🇷 *Pragma Cannes* Pragma Cannes 2025 was held on July 3rd at the Carlton Cannes in Cannes, France and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Cannes YouTube Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6jZYPY5-YIBzvMtUT3ajjI ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow 1inch X: https://x.com/1inch ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Nikolay Dimitrov from FetchAI introduces the integration of large language models (LLMs) and AI agents within the FetchAI and ASI, Artificial Superintelligence Alliance, ecosystem. The platform features a 39B parameter LLM, an open-source agent hosting platform (Agentverse AI), and a foundational Web3 layer with the Almanac smart contract for agent discovery. Users can express intents (e.g., DeFi strategies, property search, EV charging) in natural language, and the system finds or creates agents to fulfill these tasks, enabling actionable outputs beyond simple text. Developers can easily build, register, and deploy agents for any conceivable use case, benefiting from robust documentation and a supportive community. The system supports real-time data integration and agent interoperability, fostering a two-sided marketplace for users and developers. A hackathon is announced, highlighting the growing demand for AI agent developers as a viable, high-impact career path. Resources, support, and examples are available via FetchAI docs and Discord. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Human Intents and Use Cases 01:03 System Components Overview 01:56 ASI1 LLM and Agent Hosting Platform 02:40 Documentation and Core Architecture 02:59 Smart Contract and Agent Registration 03:52 Benefits and Real-World Applications 05:05 Developer Opportunities and Framework 05:54 Use Cases Beyond Web3 06:18 User Base and Agent Deployment 06:42 Live Demonstration: Prompting the LLM 07:23 Agent Search and Reasoning 08:03 Creating and Hosting Agents 08:56 Recap: LLM with and without Agents 09:28 Real-Time Data and Use Case Examples 10:14 General Purpose AI and Infrastructure 11:03 EV Charging Agent Demo 12:12 User-Agent Interaction 12:45 Compound AI Systems and Integrations 13:38 Search, Discovery, and Developer Opportunities 14:19 Hackathon Announcement 14:47 AI Agent Development as a Career 15:33 Hackathon Support and Resources 16:22 Accessing Resources and Community 17:09 Documentation and Getting Started 17:30 Conclusion _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇫🇷 *ETHGlobal Cannes* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Cannes, a 3-day hackathon held July 4-6, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal Cannes 2025 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh5N2DCwhcEshNW9C8knZ1T-&si=Lc-WOyfkAVP2--R4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Artificial Superintelligence Alliance* X: https://x.com/ASI_Alliance ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Jan Gorzny

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Jan Gorzny, co-founder and technical lead at Zircuit, introduces building on Zircuit for hackathon participants. He emphasizes that winning hackathon projects solve real problems, address untapped markets, or demonstrate technical innovation, and advises against overengineering or using buzzwords without purpose. Zircuit is a fast, cheap, EVM-compatible blockchain with unique AI-based security in its sequencer to prevent hacks. Jan outlines Zircuit’s developer resources, including documentation, testnet (Garfield), mainnet, custom block explorer, and bridging tools. He details prize categories: Best Project ($3,500), Best Use of Account Abstraction (EIP-7702, $2,000), and Best App Idea ($1,500 each for top three). Submissions should include a GitHub repo, documentation, and optionally, demos or mockups. Jan encourages focusing on impactful, memorable solutions, leveraging Zircuit’s features, and engaging with the community for support. He answers questions on judging criteria, technical depth vs. idea impact, ZK-EVM (Halo 2), and the AI security system. 00:00 Introduction 00:10 About Jan Gorzny and Zircuit 00:44 What Makes a Great Hackathon Project 03:01 Motivations for Participating in a Hackathon 04:31 Building Memorable and Impactful Projects 05:20 Avoiding Overengineering and Buzzwords 06:34 Listening to Feedback and Collaborating 07:26 Focusing on a Single Use Case 07:56 Why Build on Zircuit? Features and Advantages 08:54 Getting Started: Documentation and Quick Start 10:36 Block Explorer and Bridging Assets 11:23 Faucets and Getting Testnet/Mainnet ETH 12:01 Prize Categories and Submission Requirements 13:39 Best Project Prize 14:24 Best Use of Account Abstraction (EIP-7702) 15:36 Best App Idea Prize 16:54 Future Grants and Community Support 17:10 Q&A: Submission Materials and Judging Criteria 18:52 Q&A: Technical Complexity vs. Idea Impact 20:08 Q&A: ZK-EVM and AI Security System 21:44 Q&A: AI Filter and Security Testing 22:13 Closing Remarks and Booth Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇫🇷 *ETHGlobal Cannes* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal Cannes, a 3-day hackathon held July 4-6, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal Cannes 2025 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh5N2DCwhcEshNW9C8knZ1T-&si=Lc-WOyfkAVP2--R4 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Zircuit* X: https://x.com/ZircuitL2 ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Tomasz Stanczak, Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

In this fireside chat, Tomasz Stanczak, Co-executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, and Kartik Talwar, Co-founder of ETHGlobal, discuss the future of the Ethereum protocol, focusing on upcoming upgrades, scalability, and institutional adoption. Key topics include the Fusaka and Glamsterdam upgrades, which will enhance L2 scaling, blob capacity, and overall network throughput. They highlight the progress of ZKVMs, aiming for significant gas and transaction improvements, and the evolving role of Ethereum Layer 1 versus Layer 2 for different applications. The conversation covers enterprise and financial institution interest, stablecoin initiatives, and the migration of projects from custom L1s to Ethereum L2s for better integration and activity. The importance of Ethereum as a global coordination layer, its potential integration with AI and robotics, and the need for collaboration between traditional finance and web3 builders are emphasized. The session concludes with a call to action for building impactful products on Ethereum, leveraging its robust ecosystem and upcoming technical advancements. 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Ethereum Foundation Current Priorities 01:43 DevConnect and Blockchain Adoption in Argentina 02:04 Enterprise and Institutional Engagement 02:50 Upcoming Fusaka and Glamsterdam Upgrades 03:12 November Upgrade Details: L2 Scaling and EIPs 04:11 Impact of Upgrades on Scalability and Blobs 05:11 Ethereum Layer 1 Roadmap (Next 12 Months) 05:35 ZKVMs and Scaling Innovations 06:24 Integrating ZKVMs into Layer 1 07:17 Validator Provers and Infrastructure Requirements 08:09 Throughput and Gas Improvements 09:05 Choosing Between Layer 1 and Layer 2 10:02 Application Deployment Strategies 11:31 Institutional Questions and Engagement 12:54 Ethereum’s Long-Term Vision: AI, Robotics, and Coordination 13:42 L2 Launches, Stablecoins, and Ecosystem Diversity 14:58 Stablecoins and Ethereum as a Global Platform 16:24 L1 vs L2: Institutional Decision-Making 17:07 L1 Premium and Migration to L2s 18:33 L1 Fee Capture and Revenue Models 19:25 Wishlist for the Ecosystem and Collaboration 20:17 Conclusion and Call to Action _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma New York* Pragma New York 2025 was held on August 14th at Vesper Events in Brooklyn, New York and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma New York YouTube Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh5TRLdUXjnhUVfdbBtu6z2j ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Tomasz Stanczak X: https://x.com/tkstanczak ✅ Follow The Ethereum Foundation X: https://x.com/ethereumfndn ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ Follow ETHGlobal X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfF9ZO8Ug4xk_AJd4aeT5HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship? 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Lincoln Murr

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Lincoln Murr, Product Lead for Coinbase Developer Platforms (CDP), introduces X42, a protocol enabling AI agents to natively pay for API requests, data, and services using crypto wallets, specifically stablecoins. X42 aims to eliminate API keys, streamline agentic commerce, and foster a machine-to-machine economy. The talk covers the X42 Bazaar, a marketplace for discoverable agent-enabled services, and demonstrates embedded wallets for seamless onboarding. Lincoln highlights developer resources, including GitHub repos, documentation, and Discord support, and encourages building new APIs, improving the X42 spec, and integrating with other CDP tools like on-ramps and embedded wallets. Q&A addresses API compatibility, multi-chain/token support, and project ideas for hackathon participants. X42 is positioned as an open standard, not just a Coinbase product, aiming for broad ecosystem adoption and innovation in agentic payments, microtransactions, and autonomous digital agents. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 What is X42? Motivation & Value Proposition 01:42 Crypto & Agentic Commerce: Solving Microtransactions 03:11 X42 Use Cases & Marketplace (Bazaar) 04:12 Value for Developers: Service Sellers & Agents 05:36 Getting Started: Docs, GitHub, and Discord 06:42 Example Projects & Embedded Wallet Demo 08:36 Discovery List & Real-Time Service Integration 10:16 CDP Tools: Embedded Wallets, On-Ramp, Hackathon Guide 11:55 Project Ideas & Expanding X42 Capabilities 13:33 X42 as Open Standard & Ecosystem Vision 14:34 Q&A: API Wrappers, Latency, Prize Tracks 18:37 Improving the Bazaar: Search & Reputation 19:20 Agent Kit & Framework Integrations 20:32 Multi-Chain/Token Support & EIP-3009 21:44 Closing & Final Questions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Lincoln Murr* X: https://x.com/MurrLincoln ✅ *Follow CoinbaseDev* X: https://x.com/CoinbaseDev ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Chris Korhonen from OpenSea introduces OpenSea MCP (Multi-Chain Protocol), an API designed to empower AI agents and LLMs to access and interact with OpenSea’s data and services across 20+ blockchains, including NFTs, tokens, and DeFi assets. MCP acts as a universal connector, enabling AI-driven workflows such as portfolio analysis, trading automation, security checks, and personalized recommendations. Chris demonstrates integration with tools like Chorus and Vel’s AI SDK, highlighting features like natural language queries, analytics, swaps, and self-documenting APIs. Use cases span market insights, search/discovery, wallet analysis, and automated trading. OpenSea encourages developers to build innovative AI agents using MCP, offering a $10,000 prize for the best projects. Beta access is available, with broader rollout planned. The session emphasizes AI’s transformative role in Web3, seamless agent integration, and the potential for community-driven innovation. 00:00 Introduction 00:39 OpenSea’s Evolution & OS2 01:34 AI at OpenSea & Internal Use Cases 02:16 Why MCP? Opening Data to AI Agents 02:41 What is MCP? API Overview 03:08 Internal Workflow Example with MCP 04:10 MCP as the Glue for AI Agents 04:38 Real-World Applications & Incident Response 05:06 MCP Features: Data, Actions, Analytics 05:44 Natural Language Queries & Community Feedback 06:10 Demo: Chorus App & Multi-LLM Integration 07:13 Example Queries: Floor Price & Wallet Analysis 08:38 Code Integration Example (Vel’s AI SDK) 10:31 Multi-Server Orchestration & Workflow Automation 10:54 MCP Feature Categories 11:48 Entity Lookup, Portfolio Analysis, and Trading 13:42 Use Cases: Trading, Sniping, Security, Personalization 14:52 Community Challenge & Prize Announcement 15:39 Access, Documentation, and Q&A 16:07 Exciting Projects & Community Innovation 16:50 How to Get Access & Closing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow OpenSea* X: https://x.com/opensea ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Jan Gorzny

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Jan Gorzny, co-founder and technical lead at Zircuit, introduces Zircuit and its hackathon bounties at ETH Global NYC 2025. He outlines what makes a winning project: solving real problems, not overengineering, using blockchain and AI only when justified, and iterating based on feedback. Zircuit is a zero-knowledge, EVM-compatible Layer 2 rollup on Ethereum, featuring fast finality, lower costs, and unique sequencer-level AI security to prevent hacks. Jan details technical resources, including documentation, RPC endpoints, block explorer, and testnet faucets. The hackathon offers two main prizes: best project deployed on Zircuit (requiring smart contracts on testnet or mainnet) and best app idea (no code required, just a compelling, well-thought-out concept). He encourages creativity, especially beyond DeFi, and highlights the importance of user experience and practical use cases. Jan answers questions about Zircuit’s features, integrations, and previous hackathon experiences, emphasizing openness to diverse applications, especially games and non-financial use cases. 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Welcome to ETH Global NYC 2025 Hackathon 00:39 Goals: Winning Prizes & Project Criteria 00:58 What Makes a Great Project 03:30 Avoiding Overengineering & Using Blockchain/A.I. Wisely 05:02 Importance of Feedback & Iteration 06:25 Why Build on Zircuit: Features & Security 08:13 Technical Details: Getting Started on Zircuit 09:43 Block Explorer & Network Access 10:43 Testnet, Faucets, and Hacker Pack 11:10 Prize Requirements & Submission Guidelines 12:22 Prize Categories: Best Deployed Project & Best App Idea 13:43 Best App Idea Prize Details 15:22 What Makes a Compelling App Idea 16:04 Q&A: Zircuit Features, DeFi Bias, and Use Cases 18:03 Previous Hackathon Highlights 19:00 Encouragement for Games & Non-DeFi Projects 20:11 Integrations & Oracles 21:01 Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Jan Gorzny* X: https://x.com/jgorzny ✅ *Follow Zircuit* X: https://x.com/ZircuitL2 ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

ETHGlobal New York 2025 Opening Ceremonies, led by co-founder Kartik Talwar, kicks off a major Web3 hackathon focused on onboarding developers into the blockchain ecosystem. Emphasizing building over talking, the event gathers 950+ attendees (690 hackers) from 51 countries, with 37% new to Web3. ETHGlobal’s growth since 2017 includes 210+ events, 150,000+ participants, and $15M in prizes. The hackathon offers $275,000 in prizes from 27 partners like Coinbase, Flow, and LayerZero, with tracks for partner and finalist prizes. Rules require projects to start from scratch, be open source, and demo live. Resources include 2,700+ educational videos, 22 workshops, 24/7 mentorship, and on-chain wristbands as Ethereum wallets. Logistics cover venue access, security, food, and Discord-based support. Partner reps present their protocols and prize tracks. The event fosters learning, collaboration, and innovation in Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, and cross-chain development. 00:00 Introduction 00:41 ETHGlobal Mission & History 02:01 Global Growth & Impact 03:33 2025 Event Stats & Attendees 04:37 Partners, Mentors & Workshops 05:48 Hackathon Rules & Submission Guidelines 07:23 Resources & Learning Opportunities 07:59 Venue Logistics & Security 09:09 Internet & Communication 10:15 Schedule & Discord Support 11:10 Venue Layout, Food & Activities 13:18 On-Chain Wristbands & Networking 14:39 Prize Structure & Tracks 17:10 Finalist Criteria & Benefits 18:26 Judging Process 21:42 Submission Best Practices 22:51 Mentorship & Support 23:39 Code of Conduct & IP Rights 24:36 Partner Presentations: Coinbase 26:21 Partner Presentations: Flow 29:12 Partner Presentations: LayerZero 31:41 Additional Prizes & Resources 32:31 Team Building & Event Culture 33:07 Closing Remarks & Happy Hacking _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

ETHGlobal New York 2025 concluded with a high-energy closing ceremony, celebrating over 950 attendees and 690 hackers from 51 countries, 37% of whom were new to web3. The event focused on building and demoing real-world web3, DeFi, AI, and crypto projects, with 275 submissions across categories like DeFi, payments, and AI. Key integrations included Typescript, Python, Solidity, Flow, CDP, Dynamic, and Ethereum mainnet. The top 10 finalist teams—X42 Flash, Hardhat 3 Ledger, Noah, Pumpkin Spice Latte, KaPay, Primer, TX Delay Insurance, Swap Pay, Rivals, and Pika Vault—demoed innovations in payments, security, inheritance, DeFi, stablecoin swaps, AR gaming, and cross-chain vaults. Over $275,000 in prizes were awarded, with special thanks to 192 partners and 18 judges. ETHGlobal Plus and new onchain perks were announced, and a major ETHGlobal conference is set for June 2026 in NYC. The event emphasized community, live deployments, and onboarding new developers to web3. 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Event Overview & Stats 03:44 Partner Acknowledgments 04:21 Hackathon Focus & Hacker Demographics 05:58 Project Submissions & Trends 06:50 Judges & Project Evaluation 07:12 Finalist Teams Announcement 08:51 All Projects Recognition 09:40 Feedback & Community Engagement 10:28 Finalist Demo 1: X42 Flash 16:18 Finalist Demo 2: Hardhat 3 Ledger 21:26 Finalist Demo 3: Noah 27:47 Finalist Demo 4: Pumpkin Spice Latte 32:32 Finalist Demo 5: KaPay 37:38 Finalist Demo 6: Primer 44:02 Finalist Demo 7: TX Delay Insurance 49:38 Finalist Demo 8: Swap Pay 54:20 Finalist Demo 9: Rivals 1:01:02 Finalist Demo 10: Pika Vault 1:09:36 Finalists Recap & Live Deployments 1:10:26 Onchain Packs & ETHGlobal Plus 1:12:35 Prize Announcements 1:28:21 Finalist Packs & Next Steps 1:29:40 Prize Verification Process 1:30:45 ETHGlobal Conference Announcement 1:32:08 Thank Yous & Closing Remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *ETHGlobal New York* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New York, a 3-day hackathon held August 15-17, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New York 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4Xze0ZeSWCSGsw25clPpvZ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ Follow Kartik Talwar X: https://x.com/TheRealKartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2025

Rishank Jhavar (Fetch.ai / ASI Alliance) walks through the end-to-end flow for building, hosting, and discovering AI agents in the ASI ecosystem. You’ll learn the tool stack (UAgents, adapters for LangChain/CrewAI/Autogen), AgentVerse hosting, the Almanac registry for marketplace discovery, and how ASI1 (agentic LLM) searches, ranks, and orchestrates agents. Live demos cover creating agents, agent-to-agent messaging, adding the Chat Protocol, deploying on AgentVerse, testing via “Chat with Agent,” and making your agent discoverable in ASI1. He also covers dev approaches (hosted vs local), uAgent adapters, ASI1 model lineup (Mini/Fast/Extended/Agentic/Graph), tool calling, structured outputs, OpenAI-compatible API usage, and the Innovation Lab resources/SEO tips that help your agent get found and win hackathons. 00:13 Welcome & workshop goals 01:15 Format and follow-up session at ETHGlobal 02:07 What is Fetch.ai & ASI Alliance 03:06 Ecosystem: ASI1, AgentVerse, UAgents 04:37 Tool stack overview & framework compatibility 07:29 Agent search & discovery pipeline (Almanac → AgentVerse → ASI1) 08:48 Building your first UAgent (marketplace tour) 10:40 Creating an agent in AgentVerse UI 11:31 Agent code anatomy & running locally in AgentVerse 12:58 Registration to Almanac contract 13:25 Agent communication demo (Alice ↔ Bob) 16:54 Chat Protocol + LLM agent (Birds agent example) 18:07 Code walkthrough: chat handler & prompts 20:23 API keys for ASI1; restarting agent with key 22:03 Testing via ASI1 Agent Search (peacock example) 23:12 Testing via AgentVerse “Chat with Agent” 23:54 Dev approaches: hosted vs local agents, constraints 25:44 Chat Protocol internals & flow diagram 27:05 Adapters for LangChain/LangGraph/CrewAI 29:29 ASI1 agentic LLM overview (models & use) 31:13 Sessions, async processing, discovery best practices 32:11 Tool calling with ASI1 (OpenAI-compatible) 32:59 Structured outputs & JSON schemas 33:26 OpenAI API compatibility (base URL swap) 34:51 Resource hub: docs, SEO guide, Innovation Lab 36:49 One-stop hackathon guide & examples repo 38:37 Support at the hackathon & contact info 39:28 Closing & good luck _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *ETHGlobal New Delhi* This workshop is specifically for ETHGlobal New Delhi, a 3-day hackathon held September 19-21 at the India International Convention & Expo Centre, bringing together the most skilled web3 developers, designers and product builders from all around the globe for a weekend-long adventure to advance the Ethereum ecosystem! Watch the full ETHGlobal New Delhi 2025 playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7zCFW3hBqatZ18rQaYeEJL _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ASI* X: https://x.com/ASI_Alliance ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city

Juan Benet

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

What does it mean to accelerate humanity? In this wide-ranging conversation at Pragma India 2023, Juan Benet (creator of IPFS and Filecoin) sits down to explore how Web3, cryptography, and incentive structures can reshape economics, governance, scientific research, and internet infrastructure. From accelerationism vs. decelerationism to rethinking capital flows, R&D, decentralized science (DeSci), and even launching crypto-powered satellites, this talk challenges us to consider how we can build a freer, safer, and more powerful world through permissionless innovation. Discover how blockchain and cryptographic tools can fund science at the scale of nation-states, enable universal basic income, create verifiable storage systems, and build a human rights–preserving internet—all without needing government approval. If you care about the intersection of technology, humanity, and the future, this conversation is a must-watch. 00:00 Introduction to Pragma and Acceleration 01:06 What is Accelerationism? 02:45 Deceleration vs. acceleration debates 04:21 Differential acceleration and risk 06:02 Areas impacted: bio, governance, energy 07:36 Where crypto fits into human progress 08:47 Incentive structures and economic design 09:44 Rethinking governance and microeconomies 10:54 UBI and global wealth distribution 12:26 Carbon markets and programmable capital 13:24 Mining incentives and unintended outcomes 14:25 Designing better incentive systems 15:41 Crypto for global scientific research 16:45 Decentralized science funding 18:15 Translational science and the “valley of death” 19:45 Reimagining VC and public goods 21:16 Impact certificates and new financial primitives 22:36 Crazy future: crypto funds more R&D than nations 24:13 A better internet and rights-preserving infra 25:26 Why the internet is a human rights issue 26:56 Threats to connectivity and freedom 28:02 Crypto-powered decentralized ISPs 29:31 Launching satellites with crypto 30:37 Crypto's power to build a better world 31:07 Final thoughts and audience thanks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma India* The final Pragma of the year took place in Bengaluru India in December 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma India 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma India 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4rHV1H4J7y0wDok4bIS17t&si=lb8ttkU1HS2tpnUP ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Juan Benet* X: https://x.com/juanbenet ✅ *Follow Filecoin* X: https://x.com/Filecoin ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Tomasz Stanczak

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

What are the upcoming Ethereum EIPs that will reshape staking, MEV, re-staking, and validator infrastructure? In this deep-dive Pragma India 2023 session, Tomasz Stanczak, founder of Nethermind, joins Kartik Talwar of ETHGlobal to walk through the most critical Ethereum upgrades every builder, validator, and researcher should know: EIPs 7002, 7044, 4788, and 7251. Tomasz explains how re-staking opens new paths for startup protocols, why exiting validators from the execution layer changes the non-custodial model, how MEV centralization risk connects to protocol design, and why upcoming EIPs will unlock programmable staking, better validator incentives, and safer DeFi. This is your roadmap to Ethereum’s next evolution. 00:00 Intro: What is re-staking in Ethereum? 00:42 Why protocols want re-staking security 01:51 Restaking simplifies protocol launches 02:18 Challenges in Ethereum staking today 03:52 Defining security risks in staking 04:58 Risk from complex staking smart contracts 06:00 Centralization risks and MEV dynamics 07:37 EIPs overview: 7002, 7044, 4788, 7251 08:23 What EIP-7002 changes in validator exits 09:59 Current validator exit process 11:03 Problems with validator control separation 12:09 How 7002 enables secure exits via withdrawal key 12:38 Startup potential unlocked by EIP-7002 13:42 EIP-7044: Permanent validator exit messages 14:57 Fixing expiry issues for solo stakers 15:33 EIP-4788: Block root access from EL 16:36 What new staking data becomes programmable 17:08 Programmable rewards and validator behavior 17:38 Monitoring validator status in smart contracts 18:11 EIP-7251: Increasing max effective balance 19:16 Better efficiency for large validators 19:50 Easier compounding for solo stakers 20:17 All four EIPs unlock startup opportunities 20:59 Timeline for each EIP implementation 21:52 Final thoughts and applause _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇮🇳 *Pragma India* The final Pragma of the year took place in Bengaluru India in December 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma India 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma India 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh4rHV1H4J7y0wDok4bIS17t&si=lb8ttkU1HS2tpnUP ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Tomasz Stanczak* X: https://x.com/tkstanczak ✅ *Follow Nethermind* X: https://x.com/nethermindeth ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Join Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETH Global, as he welcomes attendees to Pragma London 2024, a one-day summit exploring the future of web3 and blockchain innovation. This accessible event features founder-led discussions on Ethereum evolution, Lens Protocol's permissionless future, account abstraction (EIP-4337), and crypto-AI convergence. Discover new primitives like on-chain Packs (NFT-based perks) and gain insights from Safe, ENS, Chainlink and other leading projects. Designed for both newcomers and experts, Pragma offers a single-track format with interviews and panels covering decentralized analytics, wallet innovation, and modular blockchain development. 00:00 - Opening Welcome by ETH Global's Kartik Talwar 00:49 - Pragma's Mission: Pragmatic Web3 Development 01:29 - Bridging Web3 Knowledge Gaps for Newcomers 02:01 - Founder-Led Content in Single-Track Format 02:26 - Non-Technical Approach for Broad Accessibility 02:57 - Event Structure: Conversation-Focused Interviews 03:27 - Logistics: Schedule, Website & Attendee Statistics 04:25 - Partner Highlights: Lido, Stargate, Worldcoin 05:31 - Introducing Packs: NFT-Based Event Perks 06:32 - Extending Utility: On-Chain/Off-Chain Benefits 07:29 - Full Agenda Overview: Ethereum to Account Abstraction 07:54 - Justin Drake: Ethereum's Roadmap Discussion 08:18 - Lens Protocol's Permissionless Evolution 08:48 - Dune Analytics: Scaling Blockchain Data 09:18 - Exploring Crypto and AI Synergies _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇬🇧 *Pragma London* Pragma London took place at Christchurch Spitalfields in London on March 14, 2024, and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma London playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Ever since we first introduced our new event series Pragma in Tokyo of the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Kartik Talwar* X: https://x.com/therealkartik Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/kartik ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Daniel Bar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

xplore the rise of APAC in the crypto ecosystem with Daniel from Bit Ford at Pragma Sydney 2024. This talk dives into Australia’s crypto legacy, from early Ethereum contributors to modern DeFi innovators like Synthetix and Immutable. Discover how APAC’s unique blend of financial expertise, UX innovation, and community-driven events like ETH Sydney fosters blockchain adoption. Learn about the "ascending world" narrative, the importance of third places in web3 culture, and upcoming opportunities like Devcon Bangkok. Essential for builders, investors, and crypto enthusiasts in APAC and beyond. 00:00 - Introduction: APAC’s Growing Role in Crypto 00:56 - Daniel’s Background: Bit Ford & Ethereum Sydney 01:38 - Australia’s Crypto Legacy: Ethereum & Dogecoin 02:17 - Early DAOs & On-Chain Governance in Australia 02:54 - 2017 ICO Boom & BIP Puba’s Influence 03:34 - Synthetix & Australia’s DeFi Innovations 04:08 - The “Ascending World” & APAC’s Crypto Potential 04:52 - APAC’s Crypto Hubs: Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong 05:26 - Geopolitics & Innovation: Israel vs. Australia 06:06 - Australia’s Strengths: UX & Financial Tech 07:23 - Case Studies: Canva, Atlassian, Immutable 08:00 - Web3 as a “Third Place” for Culture & Innovation 08:39 - Public Goods & Social Fabric in Crypto Communities 09:56 - Web3’s Unique Features: Composability & Permissionlessness 10:29 - Decentralization & Tokenized Economies 11:07 - Education & Hackathons: ETH Sydney’s Impact 11:41 - Success Stories: Young Builders in Crypto/AI 12:17 - Upcoming Events: ETH Sydney & Sui Hacker House 12:53 - Road to Devcon Bangkok: How to Get Involved _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *Pragma Sydney* The Sydney edition of Pragma took place at The View by Sydney in May 2024 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. Watch the full Pragma Sydney playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Auryn Macmillan, founder of Nosa Guild, explores the critical role of modularity in blockchain design at Pragma Sydney 2024. Drawing parallels from basketball to Unix systems, he contrasts open vs closed modular architectures and their impact on Ethereum's evolution. Learn how modular principles enable interoperability, permissionless innovation, and resilience in Web3, with examples from rollups, data availability layers, and Zodiac's account standards. Discover why modular design is key to building adaptable, future-proof systems that avoid vendor lock-in while fostering ecosystem diversity. Essential viewing for developers and architects navigating Ethereum's modular future. 00:00 - Introduction: Auryn's Basketball Analogy 02:10 - Defining Modularity in System Design 04:02 - Real-World Examples of Modularity 04:36 - Monolithic vs Modular Tradeoffs 05:46 - Open vs Closed Modularity Explained 06:26 - Case Study: Apple's Closed Ecosystem 08:13 - How Patents Limit True Modularity 08:54 - Open Modular Principles for Web3 10:06 - 5 Key Benefits of Open Systems 12:18 - Resiliency Through Redundancy 13:25 - Component Replaceability Matters 14:34 - Adapting to Change Like Sports Teams 15:45 - Ethereum's Modular Evolution 16:59 - Rollups & Data Availability Layers 18:11 - Zodiac: Modular Account Standard 19:22 - Ecosystem Growth Through Modules 20:05 - Importance of Open Standards 20:41 - Unix Philosophy for Web3 21:48 - Modular Futures in Blockchain 23:00 - Hackathon Advice on Modular Design _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *Pragma Sydney* The Sydney edition of Pragma took place at The View by Sydney in May 2024 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. Watch the full Pragma Sydney playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Auryn Macmillan* X: https://x.com/auryn_macmillan ✅ *Follow Gnosis* X: https://x.com/gnosischain ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Join industry leaders Priscilla Koukoui (Spark Innovations), Ida Mok (Fluidity Money), Donna McConnell (Sonar Platform), and Sushmita Ruj (UNSW) in this insightful panel discussion from Pragma Sydney 2024, titled "What the Fragmentation". The conversation dives into the challenges of blockchain fragmentation, including liquidity silos, interoperability hurdles, and scalability trade-offs. Experts explore potential fixes, cross-chain solutions, and future innovations like quantum-safe cryptography and unified UX. A must-watch for developers, founders, and enthusiasts navigating the complexities of decentralized ecosystems. 00:00 - Introduction to Blockchain Fragmentation Panel 00:43 - Meet the Panelists: Industry Leaders in Web3 01:23 - Why Discuss Fragmentation in Blockchain? 02:20 - Three Key Discussion Points: Issues, Fixes & Future 03:14 - Panelist Introductions: Ida Mok on Fluidity Money 04:38 - Sushmita Ruj on Cryptography & Quantum Safety 06:40 - Donna McConnell on Sonar Platform & DeFi Challenges 08:22 - Fragmentation Problems: Liquidity & Interoperability 10:09 - Addressing Fragmentation: Cross-Chain Solutions 12:02 - Tech Fragmentation: Signatures & Audit Challenges 15:18 - Scalability vs. Fragmentation Trade-Offs 17:26 - Token Mobility & Exchange Limitations 19:32 - Future Innovations: Universal Gateways & UX 21:41 - Quantum-Safe Blockchain Technologies 25:10 - Human-Centric Solutions & Liquidity Growth 28:44 - Simplifying Crypto for Mainstream Adoption 30:38 - Final Question: Does Decentralization Work? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇦🇺 *Pragma Sydney* The Sydney edition of Pragma took place at The View by Sydney in May 2024 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. Watch the full Pragma Sydney playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7rvaHBM14peT1TwI3QX38p&si=MzGrEYwYjxSQFiFM ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Priscilla Koukoui* X: https://x.com/Priscilla_nft ✅ *Follow Donna McConnell* X: https://x.com/SONAR_Donna_Mc ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHTokyo · Sep 20, 2024

Talk Session by Nero The video discusses Nero, a blockchain platform that aims to empower applications by providing modularity at the application layer. The speaker identifies the problem of one-dimensional fees and inefficient markets in current blockchain systems, which leads to a lack of utility for application tokens. Nero addresses fee volatility and the Goldilocks problem of finding the optimal fee level by allowing applications to customize their own paymaster, which can set gas tokens, markup fees, and sponsor gas costs. This system is designed to increase demand for an application's token, create new revenue streams, and attract users. Nero's key breakthroughs include parametric pricing, fee sharing with applications, consignment block space that reduces risk for developers, and the option for applications to select their own transaction bundlers. The platform also plans to offer abstract wallet management for users, improving account recovery and creating a more satisfying experience. Overall, Nero positions itself as a solution that gives economic power back to applications by allowing them to set their own rules within the ecosystem while attracting new users and fostering growth.

ETHTokyo · Sep 18, 2024

This talk with introduce a decentralized way for all users to access Ethereum in a resource efficient way, but still maintain full access to the state. The video discusses the challenges of accessing Ethereum in a decentralized manner due to the high requirements for running a full node, such as significant storage, constant operation, and technical knowledge. The speaker introduces the portal network as a solution that allows nodes to store only the data they need, reducing the burden on individual nodes while maintaining access to necessary information. The portal network operates on a peer-to-peer protocol and utilizes distributed hash tables for data storage, ensuring that data remains accessible and isn't flushed from the network. The incentive model for the portal network is based on low participation costs with high data value. The speaker outlines various networks within the portal framework, including ones dedicated to history, state, and transactions, and explains how data validation works using accumulators and Merkle-Patricia trees. The timeline for launching different components of the portal network is discussed, with some parts already operational. Portal integration could significantly reduce storage requirements for running a validator or full node. The speaker mentions upcoming improvements like vercal tries and an EIP that would allow offloading old blocks. They also highlight that participation in the portal network requires minimal resources. Various teams are building clients compatible with the portal network, including an Ethereum Foundation team working on a Rust client called Trim. The video concludes with an invitation to learn

ETHTokyo · Sep 18, 2024

Exploring the transformative impact of Snaps permissionless innovation in the Wallet ecosystem. Discover how authentic relationships and collaborative innovation are reshaping wallet technology in Web3. The video features a speaker named Francesco from the DevRel team at MetaMask discussing developer tooling with a focus on Snaps and permissionless innovation. He talks about the importance of Snaps for extending the functionality of MetaMask, allowing developers to integrate features like interoperability, transaction insights, privacy, and on-chain notifications. Francesco highlights that Snaps can support various blockchains and assets that are not natively supported by MetaMask. He also mentions the recent update to Flask V12 and notes that over 50 Snaps have been approved for use by the community. Francesco emphasizes permissionless innovation as crucial for community growth and details how developer relations (DevRel) play a role in supporting developers through educational content, tutorials, feedback loops, and fostering a safe space for discussion. He introduces the concept of a hierarchy of builder needs, akin to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, explaining how it applies to developers' requirements. Additionally, Francesco discusses the importance of understanding different levels of developer expertise when creating documentation and tutorials. He advises against product-specific conversion tactics in favor of value-driven onboarding that prioritizes educational content. The video also includes mention of an event called Builder Nights focused on deep technical topics. Lastly, Francesco provides frameworks for engaging with developers at different stages in

ETHTokyo · Sep 17, 2024

This talk will talk about lending in the future, if our current infra is sufficient for truly tokenized economy and what is missing to support humans as multi-planetary species. The video features a presentation on the concept of an Interplanetary Banking System (IPBS), exploring how lending could operate in the future, including the possibility of mortgages on Mars. The speaker discusses the evolution of banking from face-to-face interactions to blockchain technology, which removes geographical constraints and is enforced by code rather than law. The presentation covers how financial transactions have evolved with communication advancements, from hand-delivered letters to instant global transactions via the internet and blockchain. The speaker outlines a hypothetical scenario where someone buys property on Mars and secures a mortgage with specific terms, using a tokenized asset as collateral. They delve into various aspects of this futuristic lending system, such as interest rates that could vary based on external conditions like sandstorms, borrower-specific default conditions, and different liquidation processes. The presentation emphasizes flexibility in lending protocols, advocating for modular designs that can adapt to change and cater to different needs. The speaker suggests that instead of trying to predict future requirements, we should create systems that are responsive and can integrate new modules for functions like interest calculation, default management, and liquidation. In summary, the video is about envisioning an adaptable and decentralized financial system for an interplanetary future where anyone can engage in financial transactions without the constraints of traditional banking systems or physical borders

ETHBerlin · Sep 5, 2024

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Web3 Summit 2024 · Aug 20, 2024

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Stable Summit · Jul 11, 2024

Keynote by M^0 Labs The video features a speaker discussing the concept of stablecoins and the potential to reconstruct the monetary stack. The speaker, who has experience working at Circle and leading the build-out of a stablecoin, critiques the term "stablecoin," suggesting it limits the broader implications and possibilities of the technology. They advocate for thinking beyond price stability to consider how major currencies like the dollar could operate on the internet, comparing early digital newspapers to the current rudimentary stage of digital currencies. The speaker then delves into their personal view of money as a layered concept, with belief systems at its base and applications on top, while highlighting a middle "middleware" layer that is often overlooked. They argue that this layer has room for innovation, particularly in issuance, governance, and settlement processes, which are currently based on outdated systems. The discussion turns to M0, an infrastructure aimed at creating an open federation for crypto dollar issuances. M0's approach involves on-chain protocols and off-chain technology that allow businesses to mint fungible stablecoins by pledging collateral like short-term US Treasuries. This system aims to directly connect money issuers with a base layer representing a claim on dollars without intermediaries. Finally, the speaker warns that many current efforts in stablecoin development may fail due to lack of

Swarm · Jun 24, 2024

Introducing a simple experimental pay-to-download service utilising Swarm as a storage backbone. The video discusses the idea of a platform where users can explore and interact with the work of other visualizers, such as viewing communities that have made decisions using tools like Gutenberg. It suggests the ability to see files created with these tools, purchase them, and view other people's projects. The platform would also allow users to create new projects from their home, work on files such as an AI agent, and develop cyberpunk-themed ideas. The focus seems to be on developing, sharing, and collaborating on creative files within a community setting.

Swarm · Jun 21, 2024

Building Data Provenance - A quick overview of how data provenance; We will go throug what data provenance is. Iterate through existing standards and go through abstract implementation. The video features an individual named Tex discussing the concept of data provenance, the importance of authentication, auditing, and compliance within systems that synergize with blockchain technology. The speaker addresses the creation of a registry that aids in the current form of data management and emphasizes the use of Diffie-Hellman key exchange for securing data transactions on the blockchain. The video also delves into concepts such as smart contracts and notarization techniques that validate and secure data, ensuring its integrity over time. Additionally, it touches upon practical applications like legal evidence, contracts, intellectual property, and medical records management. The overarching theme is the significance of establishing a timestamped, verifiable record of data on the blockchain to ensure its historical accuracy and prevent tampering.

Swarm · Jun 21, 2024

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Swarm · Jun 21, 2024

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Swarm · Jun 20, 2024

Going through the limitations and possibilities of running a SWARM node inside a browser to make connecting to the network more convenient. The video features Josef from SolarFunk discussing the implementation and improvements of a new feature added to Swarm, as well as enhancements to their "glubi" (nodes or hubs). He addresses various web-related challenges encountered during development, including issues with web wallets like MetaMask, and the handling of cryptocurrencies and tokens. The presentation aims to share insights into the project's progress and address numerous questions that arose during its development.

Swarm · Jun 20, 2024

Welcome to Swarm Summit This video features the opening speech at the 2024 SWARM Summit in Ljubljana. The host, Antonio, shares a story about Brixton's transformation from a creative hub to a commercialized neighborhood to illustrate how digital communities can similarly lose their innovative spirit due to centralization and control. He emphasizes the importance of embedding values like information neutrality and resistance to censorship in digital applications to ensure that creators and innovators are not pushed out. Antonio encourages attendees to be mindful of the values they incorporate into their work, as these will shape the future. He concludes with a reflection on Steve Jobs' impact, underscoring the collective desire to bring a better future closer.

ZuBerlin · Jun 19, 2024

Clip The video features a discussion and presentation on the concept of base sequencing, a term related to blockchain technology. Base sequencing is described as layer one sequencing that is decentralized, neutral, and reuses existing infrastructure without introducing a new brand or token. It's presented as a public good that provides shared sequencing for roll-ups on the Ethereum blockchain. The speaker talks about the benefits of base sequencing, such as network effects and improved properties like security, programmability, scalability, low latency, and composability. The presentation delves into how Ethereum can achieve low latency and composability through pre-confirmations at internet speeds and synchronous composability with shared sequencing. Additionally, the concept of super transactions across multiple roll-ups is introduced. The speaker discusses real-time proving for ZK roll-ups and liquidity providing as short-term solutions for synchronous composability. Technical details of implementing pre-confirmations with MevBoost are covered, highlighting challenges with proposer sophistication and suggesting delegation to sophisticated entities called gateways. The talk also includes discussions about collateralizing sequencers with ETH for pre-confirmations and the gas efficiency of on-chain processes. The roadmap for implementing these ideas includes launching a DevNet at Zooberlin for testing pre-confirmations in a development environment, aiming for a testnet at ECC (Ethereum

ZuBerlin · Jun 18, 2024

Clip The video discusses the implementation of multiple APIs in the context of blockchain technology. It suggests that pre-confirmation gateways, which are considered sophisticated parties, should be responsible for this task rather than L1 proposers, who are assumed to be less sophisticated. The speaker also mentions that standardizing this process is important in the future.

ZuBerlin · Jun 14, 2024

Clip The video is a presentation on building applications within the resource model on Ethereum, focusing on the concept of a resource machine and how it compares to Ethereum's EVM. The speaker discusses the abstract concept of resources as atomic state units, which are immutable and can only be created or consumed once. They introduce the idea of resource logics, which are rules determining when resources can be created or consumed, and explain that transactions in this model consist of creating and consuming resources while maintaining balance. The talk covers how users express preferences through intents (unbalanced transactions), which can be composed to create balanced transactions that update the system's state. The speaker also touches upon the benefits of this model, including better user experience through intent-level composability and programmable disclosure for privacy control. Applications in this model are defined by a set of logics specifying how to handle resources, with an interface that allows interaction through transaction functions. The presenter uses a counter as an example application to illustrate these concepts. Finally, they discuss how to use this resource machine model with Ethereum by deploying a smart contract that verifies transactions according to the resource machine rules. The audience is encouraged to engage with their forum for further discussion or follow their work on various platforms provided at the end of the talk.

ZuBerlin · Jun 11, 2024

Clip The video features a presentation by Daniel Ivanov from Limechain, who discusses the research and development of vanilla-based sequencing and preconfirmations in the context of roll-ups and blockchain interoperability. Funded by a grant from the EF, their work aims to provide neutral solutions for these technologies. The talk covers four major design decisions: discovery, leader selection, preconfirmation types, and integration with the L1PBS pipeline. Daniel explains various options for each design aspect and their implications for wallets, users, builders, relayers, and proposers in the blockchain ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of standardizing certain aspects to achieve unmatched interoperability and rationalizes the current social consensus on preconfirmations. Daniel acknowledges that there are differing opinions within the community and seeks to establish a socially accepted view. Several scenarios are presented regarding how transactions are propagated among different actors (builders, relayers, proposers) in the network. The pros and cons of each scenario are examined, particularly focusing on issues like trust, delegation, and potential slashing risks for proposers. Daniel highlights the need for an EIP on the builder API as one of the missing pieces to move forward collaboratively but not fragmented. He concludes by posing questions to the community about improving these systems further. The presentation ends with a

ZuBerlin · Jun 11, 2024

Kick off with Justin The video features a comprehensive discussion on base sequencing, a layer one sequencing technology for roll-ups on the Ethereum blockchain. The speaker provides an introduction to the concept, detailing its decentralized and neutral nature, and emphasizes its importance as a public good for the ecosystem. The talk covers the desired properties of block space on Ethereum, such as security, programmability, scalability, low latency, and composability. A vision for "the United Chains of Ethereum" is presented where different roll-ups operate seamlessly together, enabling synchronous composability and super transactions across multiple domains. The speaker introduces the idea of pre-confirmations that execute within 100 milliseconds and discusses technical solutions for achieving this speed and synchronous composability between roll-ups. They explain the need for real-time proving and liquidity providing as interim solutions until real-time proving becomes viable. Additionally, they outline a roadmap for implementing base sequencing with technical details such as inclusion pre-confirmations and execution pre-confirmations. The role of L1 proposers in pre-confirmations is examined along with the concept of underwriters providing collateral to ensure the integrity of pre-confirmations. The talk concludes with a roadmap highlighting upcoming milestones such as development networks (DevNets), long-running testnets at major Ethereum community events, and potential mainnet implementation. Enthusiasm from

Base House · Dec 9, 2023

Brands are bullish on NFTs, utilizing emerging blockchain technologies to revolutionize their digital strategies. This evolution is marked by NFTs transitioning from digital novelties to vital parts of digital interaction. This talk will highlight the potential of platforms & brands that enable seamless integration of NFTs into digital ecosystems, showing how NFTs are not dead, but rather remain a dynamic and integral aspect of the evolving digital landscape. The video features Alex, a co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of a prominent NFT platform, discussing the resilience and potential of NFTs despite market skepticism. He shares his personal journey in the crypto space since 2012 and how it has brought him freedom and wealth. His goal is to enable people to own digital items just like they own digital currency. Alex introduces a new product from his platform that allows users to create their own NFT marketplaces, similar to Shopify for e-commerce. He emphasizes the importance of good user experience (UX) in driving adoption and the need for different UX for various NFT use cases. He predicts that by 2030, everyone on the Internet will have a digital wallet as part of their digital identity, using NFTs for everyday transactions. Alex believes that there will be many more use cases for NFTs beyond digital art and profile pictures (PFPs), which are currently popular. The talk includes case studies from major toy companies that have successfully launched their own branded NFT marketplaces through his platform's new product, generating significant revenue and bringing new audiences into Web3. Alex concludes by inviting questions from the audience, addressing topics such as pricing models for their marketplace product, strategies to onboard mainstream users into Web3 ecosystems,

Jesse Pollak, Michel Dahlberg Traore, Oscar Moerke

Base House · Dec 8, 2023

Fireside chat with Jesse focusing on the origins of the projects, the benefits for the music industry, why building onchain, "digital vinyls" and drops. The video features a conversation with Jesse, the creator of Bass, and Michelle and Oscar from Another Block. They discuss their journey in the music industry and how they aim to make people owners of music by allowing them to own music rights and receive dividends. Another Block, based in Stockholm with 16 team members, focuses on leveraging blockchain technology to create transparency and digital ownership in music. They have launched digital collectibles or "digital vinyls," including an exclusive Jackson 5 drop. The discussion also touches on the challenges and complexities of dealing with music rights, royalties, and the legal framework surrounding them. They talk about their experiences working with artists and producers to bring their music onto the blockchain platform. The video delves into the story behind the Jackson 5's first ever recording found in archives and remastered for release as a digital vinyl. They highlight their strategy of starting with well-known artists to attract a wider audience before opening up to emerging artists. The conversation also addresses the regulatory environment for crypto in Europe versus the United States. Overall, Another Block aims to innovate within legal frameworks to benefit both artists and fans by creating new ways for them to connect and share in music's success through blockchain technology.

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2023

Check out Ripple presentation by Antony Welfare at the 2023 European Blockchain Convention. Antony presents us with the complexity between cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and CBDCs and how they can coexist in an interoperable ecosystem. --------- The European Blockchain Convention is the most influential blockchain event in Europe. Follow us to find out more: Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-blockchain-convention/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eblockchainconvention/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/EBlockchainCon

Sergej Kunz

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2023

Sergej Kunz, co-founder of 1inch Network, presents a live product demo of 1inch Fusion at Pragma Lisbon 2023. Fusion introduces a new era of gasless, MEV-protected DeFi trading through asynchronous, Dutch auction-based order execution—empowering users with seamless swaps without paying gas fees. In this talk, Sergej walks through the evolution of 1inch, the motivations behind Fusion, and how it protects traders from front-running while offering better rates through professional market maker competition. Learn how Fusion leverages permit-based limit orders, smart contract flexibility, and account abstraction principles to optimize trade efficiency. He also showcases the 1inch Wallet and how developers can easily integrate Fusion into their dApps using 1inch's SDKs and APIs. 00:00 Intro to 1inch Fusion demo 00:41 History of 1inch and ETHGlobal origins 02:04 Overview of 1inch ecosystem and protocols 02:42 Fusion explained: gasless swaps and MEV protection 04:00 Dutch auctions and improved execution 04:41 New staking model and unicorn power 05:24 How Fusion enables competitive order matching 06:40 Gas savings and slippage-free large trades 07:57 Fusion mechanics: permit-based limit orders 08:49 Wallet demo setup with 1inch token 09:23 Swap execution modes: legacy vs Fusion 10:08 Signing Fusion trades and market maker execution 10:48 Account abstraction and smart transaction mirroring 11:23 Finalized trade and supported networks 11:44 Closing remarks and Q&A invite _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇵🇹 *Pragma Lisbon* Pragma Lisbon 2023 took place at Casa do Alentejo on May 11, 2023, and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Lisbon 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7nuyBq4GojkgAhqoRtsi9K&si=pYS-TR5BOQSZ3YGi ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Ever since we first introduced our new event series, Pragma, in Tokyo in the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow Sergej Kunz* X: https://x.com/deacix ✅ *Follow 1inch* X: https://x.com/1inch ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2023

What is SUAVE, and why is it the future of MEV? Join Robert Miller from Flashbots at Pragma Paris 2023 as he introduces SUAVE (Single Unifying Auction for Value Expression) — Flashbots’ groundbreaking decentralized block-building network that reimagines how MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) is handled across Ethereum and beyond. In this talk, Robert explains the challenges of today's MEV supply chain, the limitations of existing infrastructure, and how SUAVE and the MEVM (MEV-optimized EVM) offer a programmable, scalable, and decentralized future for block production. Learn how SUAVE enables confidential block building, supports private order flow, and unlocks permissionless innovation for developers and validators through smart contracts. This talk is essential for Ethereum developers, researchers, rollup builders, and anyone working on next-generation blockchain infrastructure. 0:00 Intro to Robert Miller and SUAVE 00:45 Overview of the MEV supply chain 01:57 Centralization in today’s MEV infrastructure 03:34 Why MEV infra can’t run on Ethereum today 04:38 Introducing the MEVM (MEV-optimized EVM) 05:47 SUAVE architecture and components explained 07:03 Trusted execution environments and private compute 08:09 MEVM smart contract example: block builder in Solidity 09:44 Use cases for MEVM-powered block builders 10:43 SUAVE as a platform for multi-chain block building 11:45 Testnet milestones and Centauri devnet 12:16 Roadmap toward Andromeda and trustless execution 12:48 Call to action: integrations, hiring, and next steps _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇫🇷 *Pragma Paris* Pragma Paris took place at the Pavillion Vendome in Paris on July 20, 2023, and was an in-person summit for builders and leaders in the web3 ecosystem. Watch the full Pragma Paris 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh42f0yI-hyeOCbNZpvV2fIT&si=Ez6ych6OAdn_sq1D ETHGlobal's Pragma series takes place in cities around the world, and is designed to be a different kind of event. Pragma is a one-stage conference with founders-only on stage, bringing together a small group of curated attendees and speakers to discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Ever since we first introduced our new event series Pragma in Tokyo of the spring of 2023, we have been fostering a curated, global community of individuals who deeply care about web3. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ✅ *Follow ETHGlobal* X: https://x.com/ETHGlobal​ Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethglobal Website: https://ethglobal.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ETHGlobal _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Are you interested in Ethereum development and entrepreneurship?_ 👉 Sign up for the next ETHGlobal event: https://ethglobal.com/events 🎁 Get exclusive access and perks with ETHGlobal Plus! https://ethglobal.com/plus 📣 Want us to throw an event in your city? Tell us where! https://ethglobal.com/city _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2023

Welcome to our video where we dive into the fascinating world of community innovation festival that foster creativity and idea-sharing. We explore the positive atmosphere that permeates this event, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities. One key aspect we explore is the involvement of sponsors who play a crucial role in supporting ETHDenver. Their contributions help create an environment conducive to collaboration and innovation. We'll also shed light on how these events serve as a platform for emerging creative projects, providing opportunities for talented individuals to showcase their ideas. What makes these gatherings truly exciting are the unexpected projects that emerge from them. These surprising outcomes highlight the power of collective imagination and reinforce our belief in the limitless potential within each gathering. Throughout this video, we will emphasize our role as stewards of this cause, dedicated to nurturing an inclusive space where ideas can flourish. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of community-driven creativity! #CommunityGatherings #CreativityUnleashed #buidl #buidling TLDR: ETHDenver is a collaborative event where people from all over the world come together to create and innovate, finding their community and engaging in projects that matter to them. 00:00 😊 People from all over the world gather at ETHDenver to collaborate and create, finding their community and engaging in what matters to them. 00:31 👉 Founder John Paller highlights the unique and collaborative nature of the event, emphasizing the emergence of creative projects and the excitement of discovering unexpected innovations each year. 01:04 Regenerative nature of SporkDAO is more than an event. It's how do we support the projects that are coming out of the #BUIDLathon About ETHDenver: ETHDenver is a Community-Owned Innovation Festival. With the genesis of SporkDAO in June of 2021, ETHDenver became the first event DAO in the world. All event proceeds are used to #BUIDL value for our community and to realize the decentralized future. Our goal is empowering the blockchain/Web3 community to shape this new world while cementing the Rocky Mountain region and the state of Colorado as a thriving hub of Ethereum and blockchain innovation. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@ETHDenver Connect with ETHDenver: Website: https://www.ethdenver.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ethereumdenver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethdenver/ YouTube:  @ETHDenver ​

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2023

In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of Dapper Labs and their groundbreaking contributions to the non-fungible token (NFT) space. Join us as we explore how Dapper Labs is revolutionizing mainstream adoption through their innovative hybrid custody approach. One of the key highlights we'll be discussing is Dapper Labs' pioneering feature called erc4337. This remarkable development brings unprecedented capabilities to Ethereum and other EVM chains, opening up new possibilities for NFT enthusiasts and creators alike. We'll also dive into Flow, Dapper Labs' very own blockchain that has taken the industry by storm. With its immense success demonstrated by NBA Top Shot's staggering $100 million trading volume milestone, it's clear that Flow is a force to be reckoned with in the NFT realm. We'll explore how this platform has attracted over 600,000 NFT holders and examine Dapper Labs' ambitious plans for future growth. Join us on this captivating journey as we uncover the secrets behind Dapper Labs' game-changing innovations in NFTs and discover what lies ahead for this trailblazing company. #DapperLabs #NFTRevolution #buidl #ethdenver #erc4337 TLDR: The key idea of the video is that hybrid custody, which combines self-custody and ease of use, is crucial for achieving mainstream adoption of Web3 and improving user experience in blockchain applications. 00:00 🔑 Unlocking mainstream adoption through hybrid custody is a relevant feature for all blockchain developers, as it brings capabilities to ethereum and other evm chains, and Dapper Labs will demonstrate its potential for user experience in mobile applications. 00:46 💡 Flow, a blockchain developed by Dapper Labs, has gained significant traction with 20 million user accounts and almost 400 million nft transactions, positioning it as a major player in the Web3 space. 02:17 🔑 Mainstream adoption of Web3 can be achieved through hybrid custody, which solves the trade-off between self-custody and ease of use for developers and users, allowing users to onboard without the need for a crypto wallet while maintaining the benefits of composability and application interoperability. 04:05 🔑 Create easy-to-use experiences for consumers and developers in web3 by implementing seamless onboarding and hybrid custody, allowing for account migration and delegation while preserving composability and developer experience. 05:29 🔑 Users can easily access Web3 products by setting up a Web3 identity and delegating control of their on-chain wallet to a parent wallet, without changing their public wallet address or transferring assets. 07:16 🔑 Highway custody enables users to have full control over their assets and seamless access to the benefits of Web3, while also allowing developers to build for both centralized and decentralized ecosystems, giving users the freedom to choose their preferred software. 08:57 🔒 A hybrid custody system allows users to authenticate through Google, make transactions, play games, and receive fungible tokens within an app. 10:18 🔑 Hybrid custody enables users to easily manage and access their assets across various web3 platforms, improving user experience and security.

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2022

Our panelists identify projects and organizations that aim to create positive social and environmental impact with the help of DLT and Blockchain. Speakers: -Marek Sobieniecki, Global Strategic Partnerships, IKEA -Wes Geisenberger, VP, Sustainability & ESG The HBAR Foundation -Simone Accornero, Co-Founder and CEO, FlexiDAO -Marta Piekarska-Geater, Chairperson, Sovrin Foundation

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2022

Listen to Michael Lau's keynote during the European Blockchain Convention as he addresses significant innovation phases and advancements in the blockchain & crypto space. --------- Speaker: Michael Lau | Bullish --------- Visit the European Blockchain Convention’s website: https://eblockchainconvention.com/

Vitalik Buterin

Ethereum Denver · Oct 9, 2022

In this video, Vitalik Buterin dives into the fascinating concept of digital states and how they differ from traditional institutions. We explore examples such as the transition from horses to cars and telephones to the internet, highlighting that these new systems are not mere replacements but rather transformative entities. Vitalik emphasizes that creating a digital state goes beyond improving existing structures; it requires a fundamental shift in our problem-solving approach. We'll explore intriguing questions like how governments can embrace digitization and ways to coordinate large groups more efficiently. Join us as we unravel the complexities of digital states and discover their potential impact on society. #DigitalStates #transformation #buidl TLDR: The key idea of the video is that the Ethereum community is fostering positive cultures and innovative arrangements, collaborating to solve challenges, and emphasizing the importance of privacy, diversity, and scalability in order to create an open and interconnected digital government infrastructure. 00:00 📝 New institutions like digital states fundamentally change problem-solving and relationships, with the Ethereum community fostering positive cultures and innovative arrangements, exemplified by Wyoming's law supporting DAOs, and the potential for collaboration between crypto and existing institutions in projects like City Jail, while Colorado could facilitate collaboration and experimentation with digital and crypto-based solutions. 07:47 📈 City coins can improve local governance by creating economic alignments within cities, but alternative techniques are needed to foster economic alignment without individual property ownership, and collaboration is required to develop frameworks for launching tokens and exploring blockchain-based DAO governance. 13:01 📊 Coin voting is not a good way to govern Dows, and improving blockchain scalability may require compromising decentralization, but data centers should only be allowed if they generate verifiable ZK Starks for blockchain voting, and a combination of cryptography, zero knowledge proofs, and encryption can potentially provide high bandwidth democracy with better security, privacy, and frequent participation. 21:17 📈 Ethereum is progressing with low fees, Roll-Ups, and sharding, while also focusing on wider adoption through initiatives like convincing stores to accept ETH and implementing Ethereum-based identity for decentralized usernames and service sign-ins. 25:57 📝 The speaker emphasizes the importance of building an open and interconnected digital government infrastructure in the Ethereum community, collaborating to solve challenges, and considering the switch to proof of stake for scalability and environmental concerns. 34:42 🔑 Privacy is essential for effective institutions, including democracy, as it prevents coercion and manipulation of votes, and can be implemented in a platform where users remain anonymous but prove their uniqueness for authenticity, while collaboration between different groups is crucial for making a large-scale impact. 44:24 📚 The speaker emphasizes the importance of preventing centralization in Ethereum and maintaining diversity within the community to prevent misuse, while also highlighting the hindrance of forcing KYC and AML regulations in all layers of the ecosystem and the influence of culture on technology development. 51:29 📝 The speaker discusses the importance of privacy in technology development, emphasizing the potential of blockchains and zero knowledge proofs, and suggests Ethereum should have a test net with economic incentives; they also discuss improving airdrops through proof of participation and address the issue of increasing female participation in the Ethereum space.

European Blockchain Convention · Oct 9, 2019

The European Blockchain Convention is considered to be one of the main Blockchain Conferences in Europe. The EBC is made up of two Editions throughout the year: the Iberian Edition in Barcelona and the Nordic Edition, in Copenhagen. Throughout our one-day conferences, our mission is to provide relevant and inspiring content in collaboration with the brightest experts fin the Blockchain world, while also facilitating an exclusive networking environment where all participants meet to form business relationships. Know more about us here http://eblockchainconvention.com

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2019

The team from UNICEF Innovation explains Project Connect at a workshop at ETHNewYork. ETHNewYork was a hackathon organized by ETHGlobal and a team of hackers, developers and enthusiasts interested in building and creating in the ethereum ecosystem. ETHNewYork ethereum focused hackathon took place May 8-10, 2019 at New Lab at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. For more information visit https://ethnewyork.com/ and https://ethglobal.co/