Observer, #17 - 30 Apr 2025
The EOF edition
A brief weekly roundup of Ethereum and industry news and headlines.
Ethereum Core Dev (ACD) & L1
1/ @TimBeiko issues an early mainnet notice for Pectra — including target timing, call reminders, and testing expectations.
Ethereum's next network upgrade, Pectra, is coming to mainnet on May 7th, at epoch 364032 
Pectra introduces EIP-7702, several improvements to validator UX, a doubling of the blob count (.oO!) and many other features! More on this below
Pectra introduces EIP-7702, several improvements to validator UX, a doubling of the blob count (.oO!) and many other features! More on this below
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2/ @nixorokish posts the ACDC #156 agenda and call info for the next Ethereum client coordination call.
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ethereum's upcoming Thurs protocol development call: ACDC #156
1 May 14:00 UTC
Expect a short call - nothing specific's been added to the agenda, Pectra goes live in ~a week & most Fusaka conversation is still digesting the EOF removal (not relevant to consensus layer!)
ethereum's upcoming Thurs protocol development call: ACDC #1561 May 14:00 UTC
Expect a short call - nothing specific's been added to the agenda, Pectra goes live in ~a week & most Fusaka conversation is still digesting the EOF removal (not relevant to consensus layer!)
3/ @abcoathup recaps ACDT #34, where EOF was removed from the Fusaka scope.
Interop testing #34
* EOF removed from Fusaka upgrade (Declined for Inclusion)
* EOF removal reasoning by @TimBeiko
* Summary & notes by @poojaranjan19
* Recordings on YouTube/X
ethmag.org/t/interop-test…
* EOF removed from Fusaka upgrade (Declined for Inclusion)
* EOF removal reasoning by @TimBeiko
* Summary & notes by @poojaranjan19
* Recordings on YouTube/X
ethmag.org/t/interop-test…
4/ @beaconcha_in takes a validator’s-eye look at Pectra readiness across testnets.
We are now ready for Pectra! 
Validator deposits with invalid signatures are now handled correctly
Pectra deposit queue support: Accurate activation estimation right after deposit
Consolidation and withdrawal operations are now visible on the validator and slot pages
Validator deposits with invalid signatures are now handled correctlyPectra deposit queue support: Accurate activation estimation right after depositConsolidation and withdrawal operations are now visible on the validator and slot pages
5/ @lightclients outlines the rationale behind the EIP-7702 spec and what it enables for smart account abstraction.
EIP-7702 will be finalized soon -- is anything missing in the rationale of the EIP? I hope it can be a self-contained document fully describing the changes and reasoning for all future devs:
github.com
EIPs/EIPS/eip-7702.md at master · ethereum/EIPs
The Ethereum Improvement Proposal repository. Contribute to ethereum/EIPs development by creating an account on GitHub.
6/ @ladislaus0x shares the latest EF Research Roundup — covering everything from sync protocols to MEV resistance.
Here’s your weekly EF Research update - including:* A paper on provably secure & efficient p2p-networking for DAS
* A long-term L1 proposal to replace the EVM with RISC-V
* Recordings of
– Beam call #4 (validator exit queue redesign)
– FOCIL breakout room #9 (statelessFOCIL)
7/ @AmbireWallet joins the “7702 ready” rollout with updated support and key UX enhancements.
Ready and watching 
Going live in two days 
Who's ready for the Pectra hard fork? A transformative upgrade that will significantly enhance the network.
Join the live stream below
Who's ready for the Pectra hard fork? A transformative upgrade that will significantly enhance the network.
Join the live stream below
8/ @stakesaurus gives a friendly PSA: update 👏 your 👏 clients 👏 before the next upgrade.
Solo Staker PSA: Update your clients before May 07, 2025, 10:05:11 UTC to be ready for the Pectra hardfork
Compiled some quick steps here: dvt-homestaker.stakesaurus.com/monitoring-mai…
Min. client versions below.
Consensus/validator clients:
Grandine 1.1.0
Lighthouse 7.0.0
Lodestar 1.29.0
Nimbus
Compiled some quick steps here: dvt-homestaker.stakesaurus.com/monitoring-mai…
Min. client versions below.
Consensus/validator clients:
Grandine 1.1.0
Lighthouse 7.0.0
Lodestar 1.29.0
Nimbus
9/ @ProtocolGuild delivers another 24H protocol development roundup — curated directly from Ethereum contributors.
24H in Ethereum Core Dev | April 29 - ACDT #34
- Post-quantum Ethereum
- Robust distributed arrays
- Validity-only partial statelessness
Feat. PG Members: @soispoke @poojaranjan19 @asanso @dankrad @Simk1n
Ecosystem
10/ @ethereumfndn shares three internal blogs from board and management — offering transparency into EF structure and strategy.
1/ Today, we’re excited to share three updates from the EF board and management team.
11/ @VitalikButerin articulates two core goals for the Ethereum Foundation’s future and how it should evolve.
Twin goals of EF:
1. Usage of Ethereum - but usage of a type where users are actually benefiting from Ethereum's underlying properties
2. Resilience and decentralization of Ethereum - viewed holistically, focused on addressing points of weakness anywhere in the stack
1. Usage of Ethereum - but usage of a type where users are actually benefiting from Ethereum's underlying properties
2. Resilience and decentralization of Ethereum - viewed holistically, focused on addressing points of weakness anywhere in the stack
@VitalikButerin and I wrote this to share why the EF exists and what’s next—real-world usage & deeper resilience. With @hwwonx & @tkstanczak co-leading EF’s next chapter, we're also counting on the community to reach those goals
12/ @hanni_abu unveils a new homepage for ethereumadoption.com, designed to help onboard communities and enterprises.
13/ @weboftrees announces a children’s book based on EIP-7918 — making Ethereum approachable for younger readers.
Apples of the Infinite Garden: A Children's Book on EIP-7918
Audrey the Auctioneer, Pontus the Ponderer and Therese the Tree Tender have started an apple orchard in a huge garden. The friends have a vision: feeding the world with apples. Let's follow them on their journey
Audrey the Auctioneer, Pontus the Ponderer and Therese the Tree Tender have started an apple orchard in a huge garden. The friends have a vision: feeding the world with apples. Let's follow them on their journey
14/ @sassal0x shares a packed edition of @thedailygwei, featuring ETH metrics, dev funding, and infra moves.
The latest @thedailygwei Refuel is ready for your consumption! 
Today's topics:
- Scaling the L1
- Strategic ETH reserve
- EVM > RISC-V?
- and much more
Watch
youtu.be/dhWbkXzgOW8
Today's topics:
- Scaling the L1
- Strategic ETH reserve
- EVM > RISC-V?
- and much more
Watch
youtu.be/dhWbkXzgOW8
15/ @solidity_lang publishes the results of the 5th Annual Developer Survey, highlighting growth areas and pain points across tooling.
We’re thrilled to present the results of our fifth annual Solidity Developer Survey!
→soliditylang.org/blog/2025/04/2…
Let’s look at some highlights and key insights
→soliditylang.org/blog/2025/04/2…
Let’s look at some highlights and key insights
L2
16/ @base reaches Stage 1 in the L2 ecosystem — a major milestone for decentralization readiness.
Base has reached Stage 1 Decentralization
We're building the foundation for a truly open, global onchain economy
We're building the foundation for a truly open, global onchain economy
17/ @Scroll_ZKP also hits Stage 1 — pushing their zkRollup into the next trust-minimized maturity bracket.
18/ @alignedlayer posts the newest ZK Newsflash with updates across zkVMs, ZKPs, and cross-domain tooling.
ZK-Newsflash! Here are the highlights of what happened in the ZK space from April 17th to 23rd — presented by @BJ_Dyakov.
The @RiscZero team published the paper presenting their @boundless_xyz protocol. Comparing Bitcoin’s PoW, PoS, and @boundless_xyz’ PoVW, by
Events
19/ @ethereumfndn invites local communities to organize “10 Years of Ethereum” celebrations.
This year, Ethereum will celebrate 10 years since genesis.
10 Years of Ethereum Meetups are local gatherings happening on July 30 to celebrate the anniversary.
Apply to host events near you
Get up to $500 in support from EF's @EF_ESP
For more, see the full post below!
10 Years of Ethereum Meetups are local gatherings happening on July 30 to celebrate the anniversary.
Apply to host events near you Get up to $500 in support from EF's @EF_ESPFor more, see the full post below!
20/ @ShyamSridhar7 recaps the Ethereum Uni Tour with @buidlguidl and ETHGlobal — supporting education around the world.
The @ethereumfndn is sponsoring a global University Tour in partnership with @buidlguidl!
Check out the page here, and read more in the blog linked in the tweet below
Check out the page here, and read more in the blog linked in the tweet below
A hot air balloon is landing on your campus! 
@austingriffith's BuidlGuidl Tour is bringing Ethereum workshops to Oxford, UIUC, and USC.
Hop on for a wild ride into Web3: tour.buidlguidl.com
@austingriffith's BuidlGuidl Tour is bringing Ethereum workshops to Oxford, UIUC, and USC.
Hop on for a wild ride into Web3: tour.buidlguidl.com
21/ @ethStaker announces a Devconnect event tailored for staking professionals and validator nerds.
We're excited to share that EthStaker's Staking Gathering event at Devconnect 2025 now has a date and venue!
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Malba – Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos Aires
If you’re interested in giving a talk or organizing a panel, submit a proposal
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Malba – Museo de Arte Latinoamericano de Buenos AiresIf you’re interested in giving a talk or organizing a panel, submit a proposal
22/ @krisoshea1 shares a stacked speaker and sponsor lineup for EthDublin.
@VitalikButerin, @StaniKulechov, @post_polar_, @CatMcGeeCode, and now @C1aranMurray are all confirmed to be attending and speaking @EthIreland this year and you still haven’t got your ticket?
ná caill an scéal ar an mbóthar 
don't lose the story on the road
@OlasProtocol is lead by @C1aranMurray, who is valiantly attempting to mend the broken legacy media models to democratise access to quality information
it feels good to have homegrown projects on stage!
don't lose the story on the road @OlasProtocol is lead by @C1aranMurray, who is valiantly attempting to mend the broken legacy media models to democratise access to quality information
it feels good to have homegrown projects on stage!
23/ @EthPrague keeps the bar high with its own stacked programming, from protocols to public goods.
Beyond excited to announce a historic fireside chat between @timberners_lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, and @VitalikButerin, creator of Ethereum, at @EthPrague!The two brilliant minds will explore tech acceleration, open networks, and visions for Web3.0!
May 27-29
24/ @NathanSexer compiles 2025 Ethereum events — now also mirrored on @Fileverse.
These events are also synced on: ethereum.org/en/community/e…
And hosted on @fileverse:
And hosted on @fileverse:
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