Week in Ethereum News -The Latest Ethereum News and Upcoming Events This Week

2023-07-03, 02:03

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## Eth News and Links
### Dencun (Cancun + Deneb) upgrade
Latest all core devs – consensus (ACDC) [call video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdqtl9x_UjA&t=310s "call video"). Notes from [Christine Kim](https://www.galaxy.com/research/insights/ethereum-all-core-developers-consensus-call-112/ "Christine Kim"):

Deneb upgrade Engine API changes: deprecate Merge config exchange and proposed flag for EL to suggest local block building

EIP7251 (increase max effective balance) discussion

E-star name upgrade candidate for inclusion: EIP7002 (EL triggerable exits)

EIP4844:

[EIP4844 devnet 7](https://4844-devnet-7.ethpandaops.io/ "EIP4844 devnet 7") launched (same spec as devnet 6)

Latest EIP4844 implementer [call video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFwXitiwv-Q "call video"). Notes from [Terence](https://twitter.com/terencechain/status/1673366026313162752 "Terence"). Devnet 8 should include Dencun EIPs

Execution-spec-tests [v1.0.0](https://github.com/ethereum/execution-spec-tests/releases/tag/v1.0.0 "v1.0.0"): upgraded to PyTest, EIP4844 tests
### Layer 1
Holešky testnet (Goerli successor) [coordination call notes](https://github.com/ethereum/pm/issues/814#issuecomment-1613224057 "coordination call notes"): 1.7M validators planned, with 800k run by client teams, genesis planned for September 15 (Merge day)

MEV-Boost [v1.6](https://github.com/flashbots/mev-boost/releases/tag/v1.6 "v1.6"): additional data availability and logging improvements

Proposal to [remove RIPEMD-160 & blake2f precompiles](https://ethereum-magicians.org/t/discussion-removal-of-ripemd-160-and-blake2f-precompiles/14857 "remove RIPEMD-160 & blake2f precompiles")

[Understanding enshrined PBS](https://mirror.xyz/0x55a0c204c6fDd0DCf238430cb4BF79D45e8D9Bc3/kw_7qbkOl4NV1pmpRgVwtsS-7TZff_zTmmNEOm2BbmU "Understanding enshrined PBS")
### Client releases
Consensus layer:

Lodestar [v1.9.1](https://github.com/ChainSafe/lodestar/releases/tag/v1.9.1 "v1.9.1"): patch for peering/attestation issues & logging UX

Nimbus [v23.6.1](https://github.com/status-im/nimbus-eth2/releases/tag/v23.6.1 "v23.6.1"): database pruning performance improvement for history prior to April 2021

Execution layer:

Besu [v23.4.4](https://github.com/hyperledger/besu/releases/tag/23.4.4 "v23.4.4"): new flat database improves block processing time & attestation performance, BlobDB for non-state blockchain data improves sync time & disk IO
### Research
[BaseSAP](https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.14272 "BaseSAP"): stealth address protocol, extendable for particular cryptographic schemes
### EIPs/Standards
EIPs:
[EIP7251](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/7251/files "EIP7251"): Increase the MAX_EFFECTIVE_BALANCE

ERCs (application layer):
[ERC7229](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/7229/files "ERC7229"): Minimal upgradable proxy contract
[ERC7231](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/7231/files "ERC7231"): Identity aggregated NFT
[ERC7246](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/7246/files "ERC7246"): Encumber (ERC20 extension)
[ERC7253](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/7253/files "ERC7253"): Universal wallet uplink
[ERC7254](https://github.com/ethereum/EIPs/pull/7254/files "ERC7254"): Token revenue sharing
### Stuff for developers
Remix [v0.34.0](https://medium.com/remix-ide/remix-release-v0-34-0-f40d90c197e2 "v0.34.0"): EVM version label, adds SolHint linter to Solidity analyzers, Etherscan contract verification adds L2 support, constructor arguments & proxy support

Foundry:

[ForGePT](https://forgept.apoorv.xyz/ "ForGePT"): trained on Foundry book & Telegram support channel, OpenAI API key required

[Solidity events](https://mirror.xyz/spacesailor.eth/LEe2yoLoqy97BWHyO6J65XhnG8t33Nmvz_Vsa3ve7rY "Solidity events"): guide to logging and using web3.js to retrieve/listen

[Function Requirements-Effects-Interactions + Protocol Invariants](https://www.nascent.xyz/idea/youre-writing-require-statements-wrong "Function Requirements-Effects-Interactions + Protocol Invariants") (FREI-PI) pattern

Viem [v1.2](https://twitter.com/wagmi_sh/status/1673832563931238400 "v1.2"): extend a client with custom actions

[Raw transaction signing _script_](https://github.com/pcaversaccio/raw-tx/tree/main#readme "Raw transaction signing _script_") using ethers.js

Overview of [Python ecosystem](https://snakecharmers.ethereum.org/python-ecosystem/ "Python ecosystem"): web3.py, py-evm, eth-tester, Ape, Woke, Vyper & Titanoboa

[Noble-ciphers](https://github.com/paulmillr/noble-ciphers#readme "Noble-ciphers"): Salsa20, ChaCha, Poly1305 & AES-SIV in Java_script_, no dependencies

Slither [v0.9.4](https://github.com/crytic/slither/releases/tag/0.9.4 "v0.9.4") & [v0.9.5](https://github.com/crytic/slither/releases/tag/0.9.5 "v0.9.5") patch: new detectors: cache-array-length, encode-packed-collision & incorrect-using-for; new printer: lines of code; adds interface generator and support for custom storage layouts

RareSkills: [Tornado Cash code base explainer](https://www.rareskills.io/post/how-does-tornado-cash-work "Tornado Cash code base explainer")

CTF: [Decently Safe DeFi](https://decentlysafedefi.xyz/me/ "Decently Safe DeFi"), 4 challenges, uses Foundry

[E2PG](https://github.com/orgs/indexsupply/discussions/122 "E2PG"): <a href="/ja/price/ethereum-eth" target="_blank" class="blog_inner_link">Ethereum</a> to Postgres indexer
### Security
Themis (lending) on Arbitrum [$370k exploit](https://twitter.com/BlockSecTeam/status/1673897088617426946 "$370k exploit") via oracle manipulation
### Ecosystem
EF [academic grant recipients](https://blog.ethereum.org/2023/06/28/academic-grants-round-23 "academic grant recipients"): 43 projects share $2 million in funding

ETHGlobal Waterloo [hackathon finalists](https://twitter.com/ethglobal/status/1673069276805099520 "hackathon finalists") & [videos](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXzKMXK2aHh7ZShjCVqztXMbdm9xTSqIR "videos")
### Notable at app layer
USDC [Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol](https://www.circle.com/en/cross-chain-transfer-protocol "Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol") (CCTP) live on mainnet & Arbitrum

[The Graph](https://twitter.com/graphprotocol/status/1674143754725277697 "The Graph") served 1 trillion queries

Mirror [Writing NFTs v2](https://dev.mirror.xyz/8MThiFhn391cfgffQtiRoSpS-Op93IR71rYgf6YEzBc "Writing NFTs v2"): read post in NFT and open editions

Diva (DVT liquid staking) [DAO airdrop](https://divastaking.medium.com/announcing-the-diva-dao-270bb0d188e8 "DAO airdrop") claimable by stakers, non-transferable so presumably no taxes incurred, frontend blocks US/Canada

[CLRFund round 9](https://blog.clr.fund/round-9-is-underway/ "CLRFund round 9") live on Arbitrum, contribute to public goods
## Job Listings
Devconnect Istanbul: [Production Assistant](https://jobs.lever.co/ethereumfoundation/db6e2775-39d3-4eb9-9313-dfb15dfab9bc "Production Assistant") and [Volunteer Coordinator](https://jobs.lever.co/ethereumfoundation/401e0af5-f4a2-4e66-a724-4accb003113e "Volunteer Coordinator")

Solidity team need a highly skilled [Developer Advocate](https://jobs.lever.co/ethereumfoundation/b9e33c9e-48ee-464f-a672-d51eece2b99d "Developer Advocate")
### Regulation/business/tokens
[UK Financial Services & Markets act](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/06/29/uk-crypto-stablecoin-rules-receive-royal-assent-passing-into-law/ "UK Financial Services & Markets act") enables regulation of crypto

[HSBC Hong Kong](https://twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/1673263927780859904 "HSBC Hong Kong") allows customers to buy/sell Ether ETF
## Upcoming Dates of Note
(new/changes in **bold**)
Jul 5-9 – [ETHBarcelona](https://ethbarcelona.com/ "ETHBarcelona") conference & hackathon
**Jul 17 – [CLRFund round 9](https://blog.clr.fund/round-9-is-underway/ "CLRFund round 9") ends**
Jul 17-20 – [EthCC](https://ethcc.io/ "EthCC") (Paris)
Jul 20–23 – [Pragma Paris](https://ethglobal.com/events/pragma-paris "Pragma Paris") & [ETHGlobal Paris](https://ethglobal.com/events/paris2023 "ETHGlobal Paris") hackathon
Aug 11-13 – [ETHMunich](https://ethmunich.de/ "ETHMunich") hackathon
Aug 15-16 – [ETHToronto](https://www.ethtoronto.ca/ "ETHToronto") & [ETHWomen](https://www.ethwomen.com/ "ETHWomen")
Aug 16-19 – [Ethereum Argentina](https://twitter.com/EtherArgentina/status/1625857633260552200 "Ethereum Argentina") (Buenos Aires)
Aug 28-30 – [Science of Blockchain Conference](https://cbr.stanford.edu/sbc23/ "Science of Blockchain Conference") (Stanford University)
Aug 30 - Sep 3 – [ETHWarsaw](https://www.ethwarsaw.dev/ "ETHWarsaw") conference & hackathon
Sep 1-3 – [Ethcon Korea](https://ethcon.kr/ "Ethcon Korea") hackathon
Sep 10-12 – [Ethereum Singapore](https://www.ethereumsingapore.com/ "Ethereum Singapore") hackathon & conference
Sep 11-13 – [DappCon](https://www.dappcon.io/ "DappCon") (Berlin)
Sep 15 – [Protocol Berg](https://protocol.berlin/ "Protocol Berg") (Berlin)
Sep 15-17 – [ETHChicago](https://www.ethchicago.xyz/ "ETHChicago") conference & hackathon
Sep 18-21 – [ETH Montréal](https://ethmontreal.xyz/ "ETH Montréal") hackathon & conference
Sep 22–24 – [ETHGlobal New York](https://ethglobal.com/events/newyork2023 "ETHGlobal New York")
Oct 5-6 – [ETHMilan](https://www.ethmilan.xyz/ "ETHMilan") conference
Oct 6-8 – [ETHRome](https://ethrome.org/ "ETHRome") hackathon
Oct 6–27 – [ETHOnline](https://ethglobal.com/events/ethonline2023 "ETHOnline") (ETHGlobal) virtual
Oct 13–15 – [Ethereum Kuala Lumpur](https://twitter.com/ethkl1/status/1670761473348624384 "Ethereum Kuala Lumpur") conference & hackathon
Oct 27–29 – [ETH Miami](https://ethmiami.net/ "ETH Miami") festival + hackathon
Oct 28–30 – [ETH Lisbon](https://www.ethlisbon.org/ "ETH Lisbon") hackathon
**Oct 31 – [Road to Devcon grants](https://blog.ethereum.org/2023/06/29/road-to-devcon7-grants "Road to Devcon grants") application deadline**
Nov 3-5 –[ ETH Lisbon](https://www.ethlisbon.org/ " ETH Lisbon") hackathon
Nov 13-19 – [Devconnect](https://blog.ethereum.org/2023/04/20/announcing-devconnect-ist "Devconnect") (Istanbul)
Nov 17-19 - [ETHIstanbul](https://ethglobal.com/events/istanbul "ETHIstanbul") (EthGlobal)

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