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Devcon #8 - EigenLayer with Sreeram Kannan

Oct 25, 2022

Sreeram Kannan, co-founder of EigenLayer and an associate professor at the University of Washington, dives into the transformative potential of EigenLayer in this engaging discussion. He explains how EigenLayer enables Ethereum stakers to expand their responsibilities through innovative restaking, pushing the boundaries of decentralized applications. Sreeram highlights its impact on trustless systems, such as cross-chain bridges, and discusses the slashing mechanism that enhances security. Tune in for insights on the future of Ethereum's ecosystem!

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Intro

3min

Unlocking Innovation with Eigenlayer

3min

Expanding Ethereum Staking: The Promise of Eigenlayer

2min

Exploring Merge Mining and Its Limitations

2min

Eigenlayer: Enhancing Ethereum's Security and Flexibility

13min

Welcome to Devcon 6. The first Devcon for Bankless, the conference was a ton of fun and an amazing cultural experience in Bogota, Colombia.

We’re speaking with Sreeram Kannan about EigenLayer, a platform to leverage Ethereum security through the innovative method of restaking.

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