What Could Go Wrong?
Sequencers are vital for Layer 2 rollups on Ethereum and beyond, but face risks from bugs, censorship, and stalls. Exploring modular sequencing can unlock safer, more scalable blockchain networks.
R&D
What L2s need from Based Rollups
Some unstructured thoughts on what Ethereum needs to focus on to accelerate the L2 roadmap
On Token Vesting
Token vesting in Web3 controls token release to prevent mass sell-offs, protecting price stability. Learn what it is, how it works, and why strategies like randomized vesting could improve market health and protocol governance.
(Yet another) Circle STARK tutorial
Dive into the intricacies of Circle STARKs, their efficiency over Mersenne 31 prime, and the challenges of FFT/FRI compatibility.
Understanding GKR
Cryptographic commitments often bottleneck SNARKs. Circle STARKs and Binius reduce costs but add new challenges. GKR offers another path, cutting overhead by almost avoiding commitments entirely.
Investigating a Zcash Web Wallet
ChainSafe R&D has been investigating the feasibility of a Zcash web wallet. Such a wallet would allow easy onboarding to Zcash. It is also the first step in building a browser extension wallet or a MetaMask snap.
Forks Aren't Always Safe
Forking open-source smart contracts is risky. Developers often inherit existing bugs or create new ones through modifications, leading to major exploits like those seen with Grim Finance and Meter. Transparency, collaboration, and auditing new logic are crucial to prevent costly vulnerabilities.