Observer, #13 - 02 Apr 2025
The Foolish edition
Welcome to Observer #13
This is a brief weekly roundup of Ethereum and industry news and headlines.
Ethereum Core Dev (ACD) & L1
1/ @TimBeiko PECTRA SCHEDULED, TENT. 30 APRIL
Short summary of big ACD:
- Pectra tentatively scheduled for April 30
- EOF still in Fusaka, full scope by April 10. P0: ship PeerDAS ASAP
- Pre-merge history dropping from Sepolia on May 1st, and mainnet ~1 month after Pectra
- Protocol Research Call #001 next week
- Pectra tentatively scheduled for April 30
- EOF still in Fusaka, full scope by April 10. P0: ship PeerDAS ASAP
- Pre-merge history dropping from Sepolia on May 1st, and mainnet ~1 month after Pectra
- Protocol Research Call #001 next week
It's going to be a big one today, tune in here: youtube.com/watch?v=0eVoE_…
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2/ @nixorokish ACDC #154 Agenda & Links
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Ethereum's upcoming regular Thurs protocol development call: ACDC #154
3 Apr 14:00 UTC
How Pectra is going, confirming (or moving) the proposed Apr 30 mainnet date, Fusaka scope preferences, PeerDAS updates & accelerating blobs
Ethereum's upcoming regular Thurs protocol development call: ACDC #1543 Apr 14:00 UTC
How Pectra is going, confirming (or moving) the proposed Apr 30 mainnet date, Fusaka scope preferences, PeerDAS updates & accelerating blobs
3/ @barnabemonnot Protocol Rsch Call #001 TODAY
Reminder: Our first Protocol research call is taking place on Wednesday, April 2nd at 2pm UTC! (tomorrow!)
We have a great line-up shaping up, to discuss the role(s) of home nodes on the network.
More info on how to join in the next tweet.
We have a great line-up shaping up, to discuss the role(s) of home nodes on the network.
More info on how to join in the next tweet.
4/ @christine_dkim on ACDE #208
Something’s Gotta Give 
On #InfiniteJungle EP91, @christine_dkim recaps ACDE #208, where Ethereum core devs set an ambitious target for Pectra activation, approved full EOF inclusion in Fusaka, and discussed growing tension between speed and security in the dev process.
On #InfiniteJungle EP91, @christine_dkim recaps ACDE #208, where Ethereum core devs set an ambitious target for Pectra activation, approved full EOF inclusion in Fusaka, and discussed growing tension between speed and security in the dev process.
5/ @barnabemonnot SSF Revisited
Posted some thoughts on "Paths to SSF revisited", continuing the conversation started last week on the role of home nodes on the network
ethresear.ch
Paths to SSF revisited
Many thanks to Alex Stokes, Anders Elowsson, Ansgar Dietrichs, Carl Beekhuizen, Caspar Schwarz-Schilling, Dankrad Feist, Data Always, Drew van der Werff, Eric Siu, Francesco d’Amato, Hasu, Jihoon...
6/ @nero_eth Private orderflow and more
New post on local builders, private orderflow and the mempool.
TL;DR: We may have been overindexing on local builders for censorship resistance (CR).
ethresear.ch/t/expanding-me…
Here’s a summary thread
TL;DR: We may have been overindexing on local builders for censorship resistance (CR).
ethresear.ch/t/expanding-me…Here’s a summary thread
ethresear.ch
Expanding Mempool Perspectives
Expanding Mempool Perspectives Many thanks to dataalways, soispoke, and ralexstokes for feedback on this post and EthPandaOps and Flashbots for the mempool data archives. TL;DR: Ethereum might have...
7/ @abcoathup Interop Testing #31
8/ @ladislaus0x Latest from EF Research
Here’s your latest EF Research weekly update
This week’s topics include:
- Introduction of Protocol research call (Apr 2nd)
- A post on decoupling throughput from local building
- New EIPs around blob base fee mechanics
- …among several others
Read on
This week’s topics include:
- Introduction of Protocol research call (Apr 2nd)
- A post on decoupling throughput from local building
- New EIPs around blob base fee mechanics
- …among several others
Read on
9/ @ErigonEth Erigon on Ethernodes
For the first time, Erigon also appears in the ethernodes.org Consensus Layer Dashboard.
If you don't already know, Erigon is the only complete #Ethereum and @gnosischain node that integrates the Consensus and Execution layers together.
If you don't already know, Erigon is the only complete #Ethereum and @gnosischain node that integrates the Consensus and Execution layers together.
10/ @solidity_lang On EOF
The EVM Object Format (EOF) is a long-awaited upgrade for the EVM. We wrote about our stance in support of it.
Topics to expect in the post:
✧ Benefits of EOF
✧ Is EOF the only way?
✧ Can we solve "Stack Too Deep" without EOF?
✧ Why not EIP-615/EIP-2315?
✧ Do we really need
Topics to expect in the post:
✧ Benefits of EOF
✧ Is EOF the only way?
✧ Can we solve "Stack Too Deep" without EOF?
✧ Why not EIP-615/EIP-2315?
✧ Do we really need
Ecosystem
11/ @ethStaker Staking Survey Open!
The 2025 Staking Survey is still open!
Help us capture a snapshot of the Ethereum staking landscape as it stands today: ethstaker.org/forms/staking-…
We're gathering insights from across the ecosystem: stakers of any type and non-stakers alike.
Help us capture a snapshot of the Ethereum staking landscape as it stands today: ethstaker.org/forms/staking-…
We're gathering insights from across the ecosystem: stakers of any type and non-stakers alike.
The 2025 Ethereum Staking Survey is now live! 
All are called to respond here:
ethstaker.org/forms/staking-…
The survey collects a snapshot of the staking landscape and community sentiment. It also shows where advocacy efforts are making an impact or are needed.
Please note that
All are called to respond here:
ethstaker.org/forms/staking-…
The survey collects a snapshot of the staking landscape and community sentiment. It also shows where advocacy efforts are making an impact or are needed.
Please note that
12/ @0xbowio Launches, yay privacy
gm Ethereum 
It is our great honor to announce the mainnet launch of Privacy Pools!
ETH users can now achieve on-chain privacy, while still dissociating from illicit funds
It is now up to all of us to Make Privacy Normal Again
More info in this thread
It is our great honor to announce the mainnet launch of Privacy Pools!
ETH users can now achieve on-chain privacy, while still dissociating from illicit funds
It is now up to all of us to Make Privacy Normal Again
More info in this thread
13/ @growthepie_eth Weekly Engagement metrics
You asked and we listened
growthepie now provides weekly Engagement metrics for the whole Ethereum Ecosystem.
But that’s not all – More Ethereum Mainnet Inclusion
growthepie now provides weekly Engagement metrics for the whole Ethereum Ecosystem.
But that’s not all – More Ethereum Mainnet Inclusion
14/ @Layer2Roundup W/ Edition #91
Layer 2 Roundup #91 is LIVE!
Every week, we cover the most important project updates from teams that are building on top of Ethereum's Layer 2 ecosystem.
Stay ahead of the curve, and subscribe today!
Every week, we cover the most important project updates from teams that are building on top of Ethereum's Layer 2 ecosystem.
Stay ahead of the curve, and subscribe today!
layer2roundup.io
Layer 2 Weekly Roundup #91
Welcome to the latest edition of the Layer 2 Weekly Roundup.
15/ @sassal0x Latest @thedailygwei
The latest @thedailygwei Refuel is ready for your consumption! 
Today's topics:
- Pectra mainnet date
- Celo becomes an L2
- Blob discussion
- and much more
Watch
youtu.be/jFs-qcMQNo4
Today's topics:
- Pectra mainnet date
- Celo becomes an L2
- Blob discussion
- and much more
Watch
youtu.be/jFs-qcMQNo4
16/ @christine_dkim Teases something new!
Today is my last day at Galaxy. I'm excited to share that I'm going to work for myself.
FAQ about my plans:
FAQ about my plans:
17/ @Rue1776 Latest Ethereum Daily
~ Ethereum Daily ~
March 31st, 2025
@0xbowio Launches "Privacy Pools" on Mainnet
@erc4337 's EntryPoint v0.8 Goes Live
"Builder Rewards" from @TalentProtocol + @base
@farcaster_xyz Introduces "Tips"
+ Much More in the Thread Below!
March 31st, 2025
@0xbowio Launches "Privacy Pools" on Mainnet @erc4337 's EntryPoint v0.8 Goes Live "Builder Rewards" from @TalentProtocol + @base @farcaster_xyz Introduces "Tips"+ Much More in the Thread Below!
18/ @gitcoin GG23 open w/ Retro Funding
We’re funding proven impact.
GG23 introduces a new mechanism: Retro Funding—our way of supporting OSS projects that have already delivered meaningful results.
Let’s break it down
GG23 introduces a new mechanism: Retro Funding—our way of supporting OSS projects that have already delivered meaningful results.
Let’s break it down
19/ @TheDevanshMehta AI Predictive Challenge in GG23
Out of all the challenges we are cooking for the AI & ML communities, i'm most excited about the GG23 predictive funding challenge 
It has a tight 36 hour submission window (starting in 10 hours!), prizes are purely merit based on leaderboard placement and there's no cheating
It has a tight 36 hour submission window (starting in 10 hours!), prizes are purely merit based on leaderboard placement and there's no cheating
Calling all developers! The Gitcoin GG23 Predictive Funding Challenge, sponsored by 
Total Prize: 10,000 GTC
Duration: 1 week
L2
20/ @taikoxyz this week
This Week on Taiko An action-packed week of upgrades, building, DeFi, and insights! Let’s dive into what went down:
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21/ @Memento_Bc @zksync and @DeutscheBank space
Deutsche Bank X Memento X ZKsync X Interop Labs!We're pleased to announce @zksync is co-hosting our strategic discussion with @DeutscheBank and @interop_labs on institutional blockchain adoption & RWA tokenization.
Don't miss this conversation!
x.com/i/spaces/1YpKk…
22/ @binji_x Explains superchain interop!
TWEETSTORM
One of the biggest moments in ETH L2 history is coming soon: native interoperability between OP Chains.
No bridges.
No wrappers.
No fragmentation.
It’s the dawn of Ethereum’s Superchain where apps, liquidity and mindshare moves freely, trustlessly, instantly.
One of the biggest moments in ETH L2 history is coming soon: native interoperability between OP Chains.
No bridges.
No wrappers.
No fragmentation.
It’s the dawn of Ethereum’s Superchain where apps, liquidity and mindshare moves freely, trustlessly, instantly.
Events
23/ @NathanSexer 2025 Events, also on @Fileverse
These events are also synced on: ethereum.org/en/community/e…
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