Can Blockspace Futures Lead To A Gasless, Real-Time Ethereum?

Dec 24, 2025

Kevin Lepsoe, founder of ETHGAS and an expert in fintech, dives into how blockspace futures could revolutionize Ethereum by enabling gasless and real-time execution. He discusses the benefits for DeFi protocols like Uniswap, the impact on MEV elimination, and the potential for more efficient liquidity flow. Kevin also highlights challenges such as risks of centralization and the need for robust revenue models. Overall, he envisions a seamless Ethereum experience that dramatically enhances user engagement.

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ANECDOTE

Early Meeting With Vitalik Shaped EthGas

Kevin met Vitalik about ten years ago in Hong Kong and admired his long-term vision for Ethereum.
That early exposure influenced Kevin's decision to build ETHGAS and focus on Ethereum's plumbing.

INSIGHT

Synthetic 50ms Blocks Create Real-Time Trades

ETHGAS converts 12s Ethereum blocks into many small 50ms "synthetic" blocks to enable real-time sequencing.
This lets trades execute multiple times per slot with guaranteed inclusion in the next validator slot.

INSIGHT

Real-Time UX Via RPC Integration

Users need only update their RPC or wallet to receive streaming real-time prices from ETHGAS.
The UX change is immediate: Ethereum 'just feels faster' without user-facing protocol changes.

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Kevin Lepsoe is the Founder of ETHGAS.

What if Ethereum could feel instant? In this episode, we explore whether blockspace futures trading could pave the way toward a gasless, real-time Ethereum, and what that would mean for DeFi, MEV, validators, and the broader L2 scaling roadmap.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro
2:03 - Kevin’s background
7:18 - Why Ethereum
9:45 - The vision for ETHGAS
10:26 - Understanding real-time Ethereum
12:40 - Impact on DeFi protocols like Uniswap
21:14 - Supporting the L2 roadmap
24:20 - Eliminating MEV and disrupting
28:30 - Tradeoffs
34:24 - Competition
40:06 - Revenue potential and monetization
44:20 - Roadmap and rollout for ETHGAS
45:56 - Early partners like ether.fi
47:19 - Discussions with EF
49:01 - Closing

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All opinions expressed by hosts and podcast guests are solely their own opinions. Podcast guests and hosts may have positions in the assets or other matters discussed in this podcast. DeFi Dad, Nomatic, and Kevin all hold ETH. Since recording, DeFi Dad and Nomatic invested as angels in ETHGAS. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions. Do your own research. This is not a recommendation or endorsement to buy any token(s) related to any platform(s) discussed.