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The State of EigenLayer with Sreeram Kannan | ETHDenver 2023 Interview #6

Mar 9, 2023
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Sreeram Kannan
Sreeram Kannan, a crypto finance expert known for his work on EigenLayer, shares insights at ETHDenver. He dives into EigenLayer’s innovative restaking mechanism, aimed at maximizing Ethereum's security. The conversation explores the excitement around the upcoming mainnet launch and the growing developer involvement. Sreeram also uses a Skyrim mod analogy to explain EigenLayer’s functionality and discusses its potential to enhance Ethereum’s role in a multi-chain world, all while addressing the importance of community engagement.
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INSIGHT

Unexpected Growth

  • EigenLayer's rapid growth surprised Sreeram Kannan.
  • The Ethereum community quickly embraced the idea of Ethereum securing other chains.
ADVICE

EigenLayer Roadmap

  • EigenLayer targets a Q3 mainnet launch with a Q2 testnet release.
  • The team is expanding and focusing on a phased launch approach.
INSIGHT

Building on EigenLayer

  • Many projects want to build on EigenLayer, including decentralized sequencers and oracles.
  • The team is focusing on developer tools and libraries to support them.
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