Week 62 — EigenLayer’s Ethereum Mainnet Launch — $500M Staked in First 24 Hours | New AVSs Live with EigenDA! | Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Takes Off | Blast L2 Multiplier NFTs Launch | Base Chain Surpasses $4B TVL | Urgent Solana Congestion Patch | Fake Tokens Rugpulls
Hashingbits: Your Weekly Dose of Web3 Innovation and Security
Curated by QuillAudits
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In this edition of Hashingbits, we explore significant updates in Ethereum’s ecosystem, including the mainnet launch of EigenLayer and its data availability layer, EigenDA, enhancing functionalities for various stakeholders. The Pectra Upgrade promises to improve smart contract capabilities and wallet UX. We also report on Blast L2’s Multiplier NFTs, Base Chain’s growth to over $4 billion in TVL, and a critical congestion patch for Solana, emphasizing the ongoing need for robust, adaptive solutions in the blockchain space. Additionally, we highlight rugpull incidents where fake tokens mirrored legitimate ones, causing significant losses. Stay updated with the latest in Web3 innovation and security, curated by QuillAudits.
EtherScope: Core Developments 👨💻
- Ethereum All Core Developers Consensus Call #131 Writeup
- Ethereum’s next hard fork could make lost private keys a thing of the past
- Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade slated for Q4 2024, bringing smart contract features and improved UX for wallets
- Ethereum Developers’ Target for Pectra Launch
EIPs:
- EIP7666: EVM-ify the identity precompile
- EIP7668: Remove bloom filters
- EIP7670: Reduced attestation format
- EIP7676: EOF — Prepare for address space extension
- EIP-3074 : Revolutionizes EVM chain interactions, enhancing wallet UX
ERCs:
- ERC 7683: Cross Chain Intents Standard
- ERC-7621: Basket Token Standard
- ERC-2510 : Valued Tokens with Layered Liquidity
- ERC — 5792: Auxiliary Funds Capability
EcoExpansions: Beyond Ethereum 🚀
Sui Network
- Sui Network unveiled SuiPlay0X1, a new handheld gaming device powered by Playtron’s gaming OS. Available in 2025, join the waitlist now!
EigenLayer
- EigenLayer and its data availability layer EigenDA launched on the Ethereum mainnet, enabling new functionality for restakers, operators, AVSs, and rollups.