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Did Ethereum Break? with Preston Van Loon & Terence Tsao

May 18, 2023

Join Preston Van Loon and Terence Tsao, co-founders of Prismatic Labs, as they delve into a critical incident on the Ethereum blockchain regarding block finalization failures. They discuss the implications of this disruption and explore the emotional reactions from the Ethereum community. The duo highlights the resilience of Ethereum, comparing its operational continuity to competitors and stressing the importance of client diversity. Their insights reveal how recent challenges ultimately contribute to the network's growth and maturity.

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Intro

2min

Understanding Ethereum's Block Finalization Failure

2min

Exploring Ethereum's Resilience and Key Sponsorships

4min

Ethereum's Resilience Amidst Client Challenges

4min

Ethereum's Finalization Challenges

16min

The Unsung Heroes of Ethereum's Client Teams and Their Impact

4min

Ethereum's Participation Plunge

4min

Ethereum's Resilience: LMD-Ghost and Liveness

10min

Did Ethereum break or what actually happened?

We brought on Preston Van Loon & Terence Tsao, two Ethereum Protocol Developers, to help us answer that question.

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------ Timestamps:

0:00 Intro 7:53 Did Ethereum Break? 8:22 What Happened? 14:50 Slot Visualization & Connectivity 20:30 Did Users Notice? 23:57 Why Was This Worrisome? 26:19 Preston & Terence's Emotional Response 35:55 Ethereum Resilience 39:30 Was This Good For Ethereum? 41:20 Solana vs. Ethereum Liveness 44:40 Closing & Disclaimers

------ Resources:

Is Ethereum Breaking? https://twitter.com/BanklessHQ/status/1657122512516575232

Preston Van Loon https://twitter.com/preston_vanloon

Terence Tsao https://twitter.com/terencechain

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