Is This the Proof of Stake Equivalent to Merge Mining?

EigenLayer is a 'programmable slashing' layer2 protocol built on Ethereum which leverages security through the method of restaking. This is a bootstrapping mechanism which allows existing Eth2 stakers to access the collateral in the staking system to provide additional services, for additional yield, while taking on additional risk.

We were joined by founder Sreeram Kannan who explained to us the concept of re-staking, how this works in the EigenLayer protocol, use cases, and the roadmap ahead.

Topics covered in this episode:

• Sreeram's background and how he got into crypto
• His role at the University of Washington Blockchain Lab
• EigenLayer and the concept of re-staking
• The risk with 'programmable slashing'
• The participants in the EigenLayer economy
• Impact on decentralization and home stakers
• EigenDA and other EigenLayer use cases
• Combatting malicious slashing
• The EigenLayer roadmap

Episode links:

• Episode B007 - Devcon Panel – Censorship Resistance and Credible Neutrality
• EigenLayer
• EigenLayer on Twitter
• Sreeram on Twitter

Sponsors:

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This episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst & Felix Lutsch. Show notes and listening options: epicenter.tv/470