Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2024

Welcome to Pragma Istanbul 2023, ETHGlobal’s founder-only, single-track summit designed to spark meaningful conversations around the future of Ethereum and Web3. In this kickoff session, Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETHGlobal, shares the vision for Pragma, why it matters, and what makes this summit different. From ZK proofs to modular rollups, MEV evolution, cross-chain interoperability, and data availability, this event features top builders and researchers from projects like Polygon, ZKSync, Aztec, Celestia, Scroll, Base, and more. This year's Pragma format is focused on non-technical, discussion-based panels—no slides, no fluff. Whether you're a founder, dev, or curious about crypto's future, this event sets the tone for where Web3 is heading. 00:00 Welcome to Pragma Istanbul 2023 00:22 ETHGlobal’s mission & summit format 01:00 What makes Pragma different 01:31 Non-technical, founder-focused panels 02:21 Event memorabilia & NFT for attendees 02:49 Global audience & partner shoutouts 03:20 Overview of today’s panel schedule 03:48 Stablecoins panel with Stani & Bruno 04:00 Rollup stack discussion: OP, Polygon, ZK Stack 04:15 ZK proofs and real-world applications 04:30 Data availability with Celestia, Near, Avail 04:41 Cross-chain, bridges & interoperability 05:11 Base rollups panel with Justin Drake 05:41 MEV & offchain execution final panel 06:11 Q&A format & how to participate _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇷 *Pragma Istanbul* The sixth edition of Pragma took place in Istanbul in November 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma Istanbul 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Istanbul 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 *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, 2024

Join Stani Kulechov, Founder of Aave, and Rune Christensen, Founder of MakerDAO, as they sit down with ETHGlobal’s Kartik Talwar at Pragma Istanbul 2023 for an in-depth conversation on the future of algorithmic stablecoins. \ This session explores how stablecoins like GHO and DAI are evolving in response to market demands, the critical role of user adoption and yield, and how new models like Maker’s Endgame and subDAOs are shaping the next phase of DeFi governance and scalability. Rune unpacks MakerDAO’s transition from a monolithic protocol to a modular ecosystem of subDAOs, emphasizing alignment engineering and decentralized control. Stani discusses Aave’s strategy behind launching GHO and how protocol design, liquidity guarantees, and governance minimalism are influencing product decisions. The conversation also covers the challenges of stability, governance complexity, real-world integration, and the long-term viability of decentralized currencies. Whether you’re building in DeFi, researching stablecoins, or looking to understand what comes next in Web3 finance, this talk delivers deep insights into the infrastructure powering the decentralized economy. 00:00 Introduction to panel on algorithmic stablecoins 00:58 MakerDAO’s new direction and user demand 03:12 Yield as a growth strategy for Maker 05:18 Why Aave launched GHO stablecoin 08:31 Measuring stablecoin success: supply vs. demand 10:01 Stablecoins for payments and global GDP 13:59 What is Maker’s Endgame strategy? 17:46 SubDAOs and decentralizing Maker governance 21:34 Aligning subDAOs with MKR holders 26:36 Stani’s take on governance minimalism 30:20 Stability management and DAO alignment 33:49 Alignment engineering and self-healing DAOs 36:49 Is GHO a product or a protocol? 39:31 MakerDAO’s upcoming rebrand 41:09 Aave’s user-first stablecoin product strategy 44:11 Organic growth and adoption of GHO 45:17 Advice to each other and cross-protocol insights 47:08 Audience Q1: Future of seigniorage stablecoins 48:19 Audience Q2: STI integrations, real-world growth 50:45 Closing remarks and appreciation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇷 *Pragma Istanbul* The sixth edition of Pragma took place in Istanbul in November 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma Istanbul 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Istanbul 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 *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

What happens when the MEV supply chain starts to break apart? In this insightful panel from Pragma Istanbul 2023, industry leaders dive into the evolving architecture of Ethereum’s transaction pipeline. Tarun Chitra (Gauntlet), Anna George (CoW Protocol), Wee Howe Ang (Tokka Labs), Kubi Mensah (Titan Builder), and Tina Zhen (Flashbots) unpack the future of block building, solver strategy, Searcher competition, and the rise of intent-based systems. The discussion explores whether intents are just glorified limit orders, how solvers differ from Searchers, the implications of builder verticalization, and whether block building itself will remain viable as solvers get smarter. Panelists reflect on the disaggregation trend post-PBS, what incentives are shifting as rollups and L2s mature, and how application-specific use cases are rewriting the rules of MEV extraction and mitigation. With opinions on decentralization, user experience, fair ordering, and technical bottlenecks, this is essential viewing for anyone working at the intersection of Ethereum infrastructure, MEV, and application-layer design. 00:00 Intro & panel context 00:52 MEV stack intros & 2023 surprises 06:30 Solvers vs Searchers clarified 08:39 Order flow auction mechanics 10:59 What defines a block builder 12:04 TradFi parallels in MEV roles 13:40 Market maker integration in building 14:54 MEV history: From spam to PBS 16:37 Disaggregation of the supply chain 17:18 Why intents are gaining traction 19:25 UX and inefficiencies in DeFi 21:19 Comeback of RFQs and private liquidity 23:36 POS economics & proposer yield 24:24 What is an intent (beyond limit orders)? 27:07 Non-financialized intent examples 28:35 Will intents centralize like PBS? 30:37 Can specialized solvers survive oligopoly? 33:26 Solvers vs Builders and user outcomes 36:59 Rollups, shared sequencers, and inclusion 38:12 Specialization and niche opportunities 40:45 Can coordinated specialists outcompete integrated Builders? 42:30 Strategy-driven specialization 44:43 Competitive pressure from Uniswap & aggregators 46:22 Should Builders accept exclusive order flow deals? 48:40 Who gets squeezed first—Builders or solvers? 50:11 Top 3 long-term Builder success factors 51:09 Outro & closing remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇷 *Pragma Istanbul* The sixth edition of Pragma took place in Istanbul in November 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma Istanbul 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Istanbul 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 *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

Dive into this insightful panel from Pragma Istanbul 2023 as Ben Jones (Optimism), Jordi Baylina (Polygon zkEVM), and Alex Gluchowski (Matter Labs / zkSync) join ETHGlobal’s Kartik Talwar to break down the rollup landscape. They explore the evolution of L2s, why teams are launching their own chains, and how platforms like OP Stack, Polygon CDK, and zkStack compare on scalability, interoperability, and decentralization. Hear direct insights on chain sovereignty, economic models, shared sequencing, proof aggregation, and the future of application-specific rollups. If you're building infrastructure or deploying onchain apps, this is a must-watch for understanding rollup strategy and the future of Ethereum scalability. 00:00 Intro to rollups and custom L2 chains 00:41 Why launch your own chain? 02:37 Economic and sovereignty reasons for custom L2s 04:39 Will thousands of rollups fragment Ethereum? 06:45 Friction between rollups and user experience 08:11 Developer experience and modular design 09:19 Core protocol-level collaboration needed 09:54 Platform pitch: zkSync zkStack 11:24 Platform pitch: Optimism OP Stack 12:55 Platform pitch: Polygon CDK 14:16 EVM compatibility across platforms 15:52 Differences in EVM equivalence and strategy 17:28 No major compatibility gotchas 18:24 What is the Superchain? 20:14 Proof aggregation and interoperability 22:52 Shared proofs and rollup synchronization 24:37 Treasury lockboxes and bridging mechanisms 26:09 Sovereignty and permissionless chain deployment 27:10 Will L2 stack standardization happen? 29:24 How to balance innovation with standardization 30:20 What is L2 EVM? 32:48 Should the EVM be ossified? 34:07 Toolkit growth and real-world applications 36:10 zkStack adoption: Gravity and Supermind 37:32 Unlocking new onchain use cases 39:22 Application-specific interoperability 41:05 Transfer value between rollups 42:35 Application vs. user-specific rollup architecture 43:07 Shared sequencing and limitations 43:44 Closing remarks and thanks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇷 *Pragma Istanbul* The sixth edition of Pragma took place in Istanbul in November 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma Istanbul 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Istanbul 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 *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

What happens when rollups sacrifice MEV for decentralization? In this fireside chat at Pragma Istanbul 2023, Ethereum Foundation’s Justin Drake moderates a deep dive into shared sequencing, based rollups, and the future of MEV between Tomasz Stanczak (Nethermind), Josh Bowen (Astria), Daniel Wang (Taiko), and Mark Tyneway (Optimism). This panel explores the emerging design space of shared sequencing, cross-domain MEV, the trade-offs of based rollups, and how sequencing layers and cryptographic tools like encrypted mempools will shape Ethereum’s scaling and UX. Topics include network effects, MEV minimization, cross-rollup composability, decentralized sequencing, liquidity flows, and game-theoretic governance between rollups and sequencers. Whether you're building a rollup, researching sequencing architecture, or trying to understand MEV economics, this conversation is an essential guide to the rapidly evolving world of modular Ethereum and shared infrastructure. 00:00 Intro: Key takeaways from previous panel 00:44 Homogeneous vs heterogeneous shared sequencing 01:57 Long-term consolidation vs short-term experimentation 02:43 External vs based sequencers explained 04:13 Panelist intros and extra takeaways 05:46 Challenges in open collaboration across L2s 08:14 Rethinking L1-L2 relationships for cross-chain 09:30 Taiko's minimalist approach and booster rollups 10:11 What is a based rollup and the MEV Gambit? 11:25 How to split cross-domain MEV fairly? 13:05 Governance complexity with many rollups 14:54 Power dynamics in sequencer-rollup negotiations 15:51 Simple calculations, complex MEV splits 17:32 Lack of global price reference in MEV splits 19:07 Social scalability limits for shared sequencers 20:20 Business logic vs technical MEV distribution 22:08 When giving up MEV makes sense 23:38 Data limitations and oracle manipulation 24:19 Can MEV go to zero over time? 26:16 DeFi on-chain reduces arbitrage MEV 28:03 MEV shifts from proposers to other actors 29:59 Unsophisticated flow and persistent MEV 31:04 Do encrypted mempools just shift MEV operators? 32:57 Delay encryption and decentralized mempools 34:04 Injection MEV still survives encryption 35:15 Sandwich protection in decentralized sequencing 36:44 Suave and trusted RPCs for user flow 38:10 What decentralized sequencing really means 39:13 Permissionless vs permissioned sequencer sets 40:29 Using governance and reputation in sequencing 41:05 Wrap-up and closing remarks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇷 *Pragma Istanbul* The sixth edition of Pragma took place in Istanbul in November 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma Istanbul 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Istanbul 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 *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

At Pragma Istanbul 2023, ETHGlobal’s Kartik Talwar moderates an in-depth panel on cross-chain interoperability featuring Dominic Williams (DFINITY / Internet Computer), Tiancheng Xie (Polyhedra Network), and Brandon Truong (ZetaChain). Together, they unpack the growing need for seamless communication between blockchains in a multi-chain world. From zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to chain-key cryptography and threshold signature schemes, the panel explores trust-minimized bridging, secure messaging, and native asset transfers without wrapping. Hear insights on why bridges fail, how to reduce attack surfaces, and the tools needed to standardize cross-chain development. The panelists also discuss Bitcoin interoperability, EVM compatibility, decentralized consensus, smart contract composability, and the future of developer tooling for scalable blockchain connectivity. 00:00 Intro: The rise of cross-chain interoperability 00:41 Updates from DFINITY, Polyhedra, and ZetaChain 02:33 ZetaChain: Building an interoperable L1 03:19 Polyhedra: Zero-knowledge proofs for secure bridging 05:24 Internet Computer: Chain-key cryptography explained 07:23 Native Ethereum signing via chain-key ICP 09:05 Cross-chain transactions with native Bitcoin 10:22 Enabling UX without asset wrapping 11:27 Why bridges get hacked and how to fix it 13:42 Polyhedra’s data transport vs asset bridging 14:57 Reducing reliance on intermediary bridges 16:34 Internet Computer smart contracts sign cross-chain 18:12 Moving beyond wrapped assets and bridges 19:18 Separation of compute and assets across chains 21:27 Orchestrating logic with synchronous messaging 22:45 Internet Computer architecture deep dive 24:06 EVM compatibility: modular or essential? 27:49 ZetaChain’s EVM decision and flexibility 29:44 Polyhedra’s focus on consensus, not runtime 30:30 Should we standardize cross-chain protocols? 32:26 Foundational standards: ECDSA and HTTP 34:09 Layered standardization vs rigid protocols 35:38 What developer tools are still missing? 37:26 Dominic: remove bridges entirely 38:17 Polyhedra: compilers and high-performance circuits 39:49 ZetaChain: simplify chain-agnostic development 40:22 Closing thoughts and gratitude _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇷 *Pragma Istanbul* The sixth edition of Pragma took place in Istanbul in November 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma Istanbul 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Istanbul 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 *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 ETHGlobal's Kartik Talwar in a high-level conversation with Sandy Peng (Scroll), Zac Williamson (Aztec), and Alex Pruden (Aleo) as they dive into the future of zero knowledge (ZK) technology. This panel from Pragma Istanbul 2023 explores the practical applications of zero knowledge proofs, from scaling solutions and privacy-preserving smart contracts to zkVMs, L1 vs L2 debates, and developer adoption challenges. Learn how Scroll is bringing Ethereum compatibility to ZK rollups, why Aztec is prioritizing hybrid private/public composability, and how Aleo is enabling decentralized private computation at L1. If you're building with ZK, interested in identity, privacy, compliance, or understanding the composable future of blockchain, this conversation is a must-watch. 00:00 Introduction and panel kickoff 01:05 First expectations vs reality in ZK development 04:25 Scroll’s mission and scalable ZK architecture 06:31 Aleo’s origin and focus on private computation 07:59 Aztec’s evolution from L1 to privacy L2 10:37 Sequencer assumptions and state models 13:14 Hybrid public/private state for ZK contracts 15:33 The role of MEV in private smart contracts 16:07 Why privacy matters for real-world users 17:26 Developers vs users in ZK adoption 19:13 Scroll’s EVM compatibility and roadmap 21:58 Why Aztec and Aleo built custom languages 24:00 Designing new execution environments 26:30 Language tradeoffs and compiler efficiency 27:00 Composability in privacy-preserving systems 30:19 Cross-network and real-world integration via ZK 32:13 Scroll apps live on mainnet 34:48 Aleo’s use cases: identity, compliance, CBDCs 37:31 Zero knowledge for digital identity and data proofs 41:17 What defines a “mainnet” launch? 44:18 Decentralization, permissionless values, and clarity 47:18 Aztec’s values and decentralization requirements 49:47 Final thoughts and close _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇷 *Pragma Istanbul* The sixth edition of Pragma took place in Istanbul in November 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma Istanbul 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Istanbul 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 *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

At Pragma Istanbul 2023, ETHGlobal’s Kartik Talwar moderates a deep-dive panel on the evolving landscape of data availability with top leaders in the space: Sreeram Kannan, Founder of EigenLayer; Illia Polosukhin, Co-founder of NEAR Protocol; and Nick White, COO of Celestia. The trio explores the critical role of data availability in scaling blockchains, how modularity is shaping developer infrastructure, and the practical implications for rollups, Ethereum, and Layer 1 vs Layer 2 architecture. They debate core topics like data availability sampling (DAS), verifiability, decentralization, and cryptoeconomic guarantees. This high-signal conversation unpacks the design philosophy behind EigenDA, NEAR DA, and Celestia’s blobstream approach, providing clarity on cost models, protocol-level trade-offs, and the future of blockchain scalability. If you're building or investing in scalable Web3 infrastructure, this is a must-watch panel on the future of data availability. 00:00 Panel intro: Why data availability matters 01:17 Understanding rollup scalability bottlenecks 03:04 Economic constraints of Ethereum block space 04:20 Modular blockchain architecture explained 07:42 Developer needs in a modular blockchain world 10:30 What is EigenDA? Scaling Ethereum's data layer 14:29 How NEAR Protocol scales data with sharding 16:53 Celestia's trust-minimized DA with DAS 19:22 Why Celestia DA sampling only works natively 21:15 Data availability challenges on Ethereum 22:54 Why you can't slash for withheld data 24:03 Combining re-staking with native validator DA 25:23 EigenDA's cryptoeconomic + decentralization model 29:15 Importance of verifiability over committees 30:54 Ethereum rollups vs Celestia-native rollups 32:00 Data costs: publishing vs long-term storage 33:37 Pricing models and induced demand for DA 35:19 Hidden infra costs: indexing and RPC providers 37:04 Data economics: reserved vs spot bandwidth 40:29 Near’s model: staking covers user fees 42:18 Protocols as minimally extractive public goods 42:53 Closing thoughts and philosophical alignment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇹🇷 *Pragma Istanbul* The sixth edition of Pragma took place in Istanbul in November 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. Pragma Istanbul 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Istanbul 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 *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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Aqeel Mohammad

Conflux - Web3 UX Unconference · Nov 16, 2023

No description The video features an opening speech from a conference in Istanbul addressing the UX community. Despite regional challenges and the absence of some colleagues, the speaker appreciates attendees' presence at DevConnect and encourages them to enjoy the additional activities available, including Turkish ice cream and coffee. The speech explains that the UXLand conference is an "un-conference," where participants create the event by discussing topics of interest to them. The conference has no sponsors or volunteers but is supported by the Ethereum Foundation and DevConnect. The speaker emphasizes that the success of the event depends on attendee participation and stresses that it's a collaborative environment rather than a platform for promoting individual projects. Attendees represent various professional backgrounds, with product development, engineering, and design being prominent. Key topics for discussion include account extraction, user onboarding, Web3 design principles, and general adoption within the ecosystem. Working groups will form to delve deeper into these areas in a collaborative setting with provided tools like FigJam for documentation. The speaker also mentions a goal of creating memorable ways (memes) to communicate complex UX concepts outside of the conference to foster broader understanding and excitement. An example given is "4337," which has gained attention despite many not fully understanding it. The video outlines rules for speakers, including strict time limits,

Kartik Talwar

ETHGlobal · Oct 9, 2023

Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETHGlobal, wraps up Pragma Waterloo with heartfelt thanks, key announcements, and exciting previews of what’s next for the Ethereum community. This closing session highlights the incredible speakers and attendees who made Pragma Waterloo such a success and sets the stage for upcoming events in Paris, New York, and Istanbul. Kartik announces the next Pragma will feature a brand new theme focused on Ethereum’s future, scaling, and advanced cryptography. He also gives a shoutout to the ETHGlobal team and partners including Worldcoin, Filecoin, Polygon, and Quantstamp. If you missed the live event, all talks will be available on the ETHGlobal YouTube channel. Don’t miss this important conclusion to a day packed with innovation, decentralization, and open web dialogue. 00:00 Final remarks and speaker Q&A format 00:32 Thanks to partners and ETHGlobal team 00:55 ETHGlobal Waterloo hackathon starts tomorrow 01:25 Announcement: Next Pragma in Paris 01:56 Upcoming Pragma events: NY & Istanbul 02:20 Where to watch all recorded Pragma talks _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇨🇦 *Pragma Waterloo* The now third edition of Pragma kicked off with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion among attendees as they were storming into the Auditorium of the CIGI Building. Pragma Waterloo 2023 was an opportunity discuss the future of web3 and reflect on the past. Watch the full Pragma Waterloo 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7i8oFx5vCB9qTdadQqAjF0&si=NS2W71SteTbEs4T8 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 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, 2023

Kartik Talwar, co-founder of ETHGlobal, wraps up Pragma New York 2023 with heartfelt gratitude and important announcements. In this closing session, Kartik thanks the many individuals and partners who helped make the event a success—including Arbitrum, Worldcoin, Filecoin, and Polygon—along with logistics partners and the incredible Chelsea Square venue. He also gives a major shoutout to the hardworking ETHGlobal team and previews what's next: Pragma Istanbul, happening November 16 during Devconnect Week. Don’t miss this quick but meaningful conclusion to a day of brilliant talks, ideas, and community building at the intersection of Ethereum and the future of web3. 00:00 Thanking sponsors and event partners 00:33 Shoutout to logistics and venue teams 00:57 ETHGlobal team appreciation 01:14 Announcing Pragma Istanbul (Nov 16) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 🇺🇸 *Pragma New York* The fifth edition of Pragma took place in New York in September 2023 with a curated series of high-quality talks that sparked thought and discussion. 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 New York 2023 playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh6xsRbmx2niHEDyOyt1mddu&si=6Ic960b2hQyz9RGw 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 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 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _