EtherWorld Weekly — Edition 305

World News

Highlights of Ethereum's All Core Devs Meeting (ACDE) #204
- Pectra Devnet 5 & 6 Updates, Mainnet Timeline, Geth Bug, System Contract Audits, Retrospective, Fusaka Planning, Hardware Requirements, EIP 7823, ACD Bot
Uniswap v4 Launches on 12 Chains with Customizable Trading Features
- Uniswap v4 debuts on 12 blockchains, introducing “hooks” for custom trading logic, dynamic fees, and MEV protection, aiming to enhance DeFi innovation amid rising competition.
SSV Network Introduces ‘Based’ Apps for Direct Ethereum L1 Integration
- SSV Network’s 2.0 upgrade enables “bApps” to connect directly to Ethereum’s validator network, enhancing security, interoperability, and restaking efficiency without additional tokens.
Ƒlaunch Goes Live on Base
- Ƒlaunch, one of the first protocols built on Uniswap V4, has officially launched on Base, offering a new way to launch, buy, and sell meme coins. The platform integrates Uniswap V4 hooks to optimize liquidity.
UBS Explores Blockchain for Digital Gold Trading on ZKsync Validium
- UBS is testing ZKsync Validium for its fractional gold investment product, Key4 Gold, enhancing scalability, privacy, and interoperability. This shift aligns with institutional onchain adoption. ZKsync aims for 10,000 TPS and near-zero fees, making Ethereum’s L2 more appealing for financial institutions and tokenized assets.

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Technical Explainers

Client News and Updates

Client News

Nethermind Announces 20,000 USD in Bounties for ETHGlobal Agentic Ethereum Hackathon
- Nethermind is offering 20,000 USD in prizes for innovative AI-driven Ethereum projects at ETHGlobal’s Agentic Ethereum Virtual Hackathon, starting January 31, 2025. Categories include Robotic Agents, Agentic AI in Smart Contracts, DeFi Assistants on Starknet, and Open-Source Contributions.
Paradigm-Backed D3 and Plume Network Introduce DomainFi to Reshape Digital Asset Ownership
- With support from Paradigm, D3 and Plume Network are integrating DomainFi into Nest Protocol, pioneering tokenized domain finance. This innovation enables institutional-grade yield generation and democratized access to premium digital assets. Platforms like Hockey.com will leverage DomainFi to introduce fractional ownership, redefining liquidity and accessibility in the domain industry.
Prysm Enhances Ethereum Validator Efficiency with Increased Gas Limits
- Paradigm-backed Prysm client has upgraded its validator capabilities, now processing blocks with 36M gas limits, up from the previous 30M. This advancement boosts Ethereum’s network throughput while preserving decentralization and community-driven infrastructure. The update underscores a continuous push for scalability without compromising Ethereum’s core principles.

Client versions

Execution Layer:
- Nethermind 1.30.3
- Geth 1.14.13 [new]
- Erigon 2.61.0
- Besu 25.1.0
- Reth 1.1.5
- EthereumJS 8.1.1
Consensus Layer:

Ethereum Governance & Related Standards

Ethereum Standards(January):

EIP- 7862: Delayed Execution Layer State Root [new draft]
EIP- 7863: Block-level Warming [new draft]
EIP-7519: Atomic Storage Operations SCREDIT and SDEBIT [draft]
EIP-7851: Deactivate/Reactivate a Delegated EOA's Key [draft]
EIP-7840: Add blob schedule to EL config files [draft]
EIP-7851: Deactivate/Reactivate a Delegated EOA's Key [draft]
EIP-7519: Atomic Storage Operations SCREDIT and SDEBIT [draft]

ERCs and Their Current Status:

ERC-7831: Multi-Chain Addressing [draft]
ERC-7777: Governance for Human Robot Societies [draft]
ERC-7765: Privileged Non-Fungible Tokens Tied To RWA [draft]
ERC-7818: Expirable ERC-20
- Last Call Deadline: 2025-02-07
ERC-7751: Wrapping of bubbled up reverts
- Last Call Deadline: 2025-01-22

Draft RIPs:

RIP- 7859: Store L1 origin data and historic L2 block hashes in L2 state [draft]
RIP-7614: Expose call stack to contracts [draft]
RIP-7740: Preinstall deterministic deployment factories [draft]

Insights from EIPsInsights.com

Podcasts

The Ethereum Civil War: Is It Time for a Leadership Overhaul? – The Chopping Block:
- In this episode, we dive into Ethereum’s growing identity crisis as frustration mounts over the Ethereum Foundation’s leadership, vision, and sluggish innovation.
Crypto as a Public Good: The Case for Open and Free Blockchain Tech – The Chopping Block:
- In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking Fifth Circuit ruling on Tornado Cash, unpack its implications for blockchain privacy, and discuss the challenges noncustodial developers like Roman Storm are facing.
Crypto Kidnappings and Physical Attacks Are on the Rise—Here’s How to Stay Safe
- In this episode of Unchained, Jameson Lopp, co-founder and Chief Security Officer of Casa, speaks about the growing trend of “wrench attacks”—physical assaults aimed at forcing crypto holders to transfer their assets.
Podcasts by EthCatHerders: EthCatHerders Podcasts

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