# ETH Dubai 2025 Track 1
## 28 April
### Web3 exploits: a shift from smart contract bugs to Web2-style attacks?
**Time:** 10:00-10:25
**Speaker:** Kenan Bešić
**Title:** Co-Founder & Head of Sales at ChainSecurity
[Kenan Bešić](https://www.chainsecurity.com/about/kenan-besic)
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### On DeSci
**Time:** 10:30-10:45
**Speaker:** Paul Kolhaas
**Title:** Co-Founder & CEO at Molecule
[Paul Kolhaas](https://www.molecule.xyz/blog/paul-kohlhaas-desci-the-future-of-decentralized-science-zima-red-podcast)
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### DeSci Panel
**Time:** 10:45-11:10
**Speakers:** Walker Chen, Aspire Cao
*Note:* Further details on these speakers are currently unavailable.
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### Are decentralized stablecoins really doomed to be unscalable?
**Time:** 11:15-11:40
**Speaker:** Cyrille
*Note:* Further details on this speaker are currently unavailable.
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### Secure the Keys, Empower Your Agents, Do Important Things
**Time:** 12:00-12:25
**Speaker:** David Sneider
*Note:* Further details on this speaker are currently unavailable.
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~~### On MegaETH
**Time:** 14:00-14:25
**Speaker:** Shuyao Kong
Shuyao Kong, known on X as @hotpot_dao, is the co-founder and Chief Business Officer of MegaETH — a blockchain project aiming to deliver real-time transaction processing with sub-millisecond latency and over 100,000 transactions per second. She brings a strategic blend of economics, psychology, and business leadership from Smith College and Harvard Business School, and previously served as Head of Global Business Development at ConsenSys.~~
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### On Wallet Connect
**Time:** 14:30-14:55
**Speaker:** Pedro Gomes
Pedro Gomes (@pedrouid) is the founder and President of WalletConnect, the Web3 communications protocol powering secure connections across hundreds of wallets and thousands of dapps. Originally from Portugal, Pedro has led WalletConnect’s growth since 2018, shaping key standards for decentralized identity and driving the move toward a more open, permissionless web.
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### On Rise
**Time:** 15:00-15:25
**Speaker:** Sasha Mai
Sasha Mai (@0xsashamai), known as the "Rice Empress," is building at RISE_chain — a real-time, decentralized blockchain with infinite speed, secured by Ethereum. Whether shipping tech or stirring conversation, Sasha brings sharp energy and a strong voice to the Web3 world.
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### AltLayer
**Time:** 15:00-15:25
**Speaker:** Amrit Kumar
*Note:* Further details on this speaker are currently unavailable.
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### Encryption Endeavors 2.0
**Time:** 15:30-15:55
**Speakers:** Sandy Peng, Avishay Yanai, Lasha Antadze
*Note:* Further details on these speakers are currently unavailable.
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### Security Panel
**Time:** 15:30-15:55
**Speakers:** Omar Ganiev, Mudit Gupta, Sarang Parikh, David Racero, Anish Mohammed
*Note:* Further details on these speakers are currently unavailable.
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### Exposure as a 1st step to adoption
**Time:** 16:00-16:25
**Speakers:** Jack Liu, Arnab, Michael Bar-Zeev
*Note:* Further details on these speakers are currently unavailable.
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### Decurity Keynote
**Time:** 16:30-16:55
**Speaker:** Omar Ganiev
Omar Ganiev (@theBeched) is the CEO and co-founder of Decurity, a Web3 security firm. With expertise in smart contract audits and penetration testing, Omar has a strong background in mathematics and cybersecurity and here to give use a keynote on Decurity. Please Welcome to the stage once again, Omar Ganiev.
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### Atelerix
**Time:** 16:30-16:55
**Speaker:** Boris Petrov
Boris Petrov (@b00riscd) is a seasoned Ethereum core developer, known for his contributions to the Erigon client. As a co-founder of Atelerix, he's pioneering cross-chain automation solutions that enable real-time, decentralized transactions across multiple blockchains. With over six years in the crypto space, Boris continues to push the boundaries of blockchain interoperability.
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### On the Future of Ethereum
**Time:** 17:00-17:25
**Speaker:** Eric Sui
Eric Siu (@randomishwalk) is the Special Projects Manager at Etherealize and an Ecosystem Development Coordinator at the Ethereum Foundation. He contributes to initiatives like Commit-Boost and the Lido LEGO Council, and serves as an advisor to Aligned Layer. Eric is also an early contributor to a stealth Real World Asset (RWA) project and maintains a curated GitHub repository on Account Abstraction
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### Scaling Smart Contract Security with Automation and AI
**Time:** 17:00-17:25
**Speaker:** Shashank
Shashank (@cyberboyIndia) is the CEO and co-founder of CredShields, a Web3 security firm specializing in smart contract protection. A self-taught bug hunter and Google Hall of Fame awardee, Shashank leads CredShields recognized for their AI-powered tool, SolidityScan. Let's welcome him to the stage to speak about Smart Contract Security w/ AI Automation!
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### How to keep safe in MEME trading season
**Time:** 17:30-17:55
**Speaker:** Yajin (Andy) Zhou
*Note:* Further details on this speaker are currently unavailable.
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## 29 April
### On EigenLayer
**Time:** 10:30-10:55
**Speaker:** Robert Drost, Ph.D.
**Pronunciation: RAH-bert DROST**
Next up, Dr. Robert Drost is the Executive Director and CEO of the Eigen Foundation, leading the charge in decentralized trust infrastructure with EigenLayer. A seasoned computer scientist and entrepreneur, Robert is pioneering innovations in Web3 from the Cayman Islands.
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### Making WAVS
**Time:** 11:30-11:55
**Speaker:** Jake Hartnell
**Pronunciation: Sam Cassat**
Jake is the Artist in Residence and CEO at LayerOnEth, and a key contributor to DA0_DA0. A BORG maximalist shaping the future of modular Web3 protocols.
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### Bigger Bets, Smarter Risks
**Time:** 12:00-12:25
**Speaker:** Nick S
**Pronunciation: NICK-EETH**
Nick is the founder and lead developer of Ethereum Name Service (ENS) and an Ethereum Foundation alumnus. A trailblazer in decentralized identity, Nick has been instrumental in making blockchain addresses human-readable.
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### On Hyperbolic
**Time:** 14:00-14:25
**Speaker:** Jeremy Hazan
**Pronunciation: JER-uh-mee HAY-zan**
Jeremy is the Business Operations Lead at Hyperbolic Labs. With a background spanning Avalanche and Cornell Tech, Jeremy is at the forefront of AI and Web3 integration, driving innovation in decentralized systems.
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### On Othentic
**Time:** 14:30-14:55
**Speaker:** Yarden
**Pronunciation: YAR-den SHEK-ter**
Yarden is the Co-founder and CEO of Othentic Labs. A reformed venture capitalist turned builder, Yarden is developing cutting-edge solutions in the AVS development cycle, pushing the boundaries of Web3 infrastructure.
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### Vibe Code a Sports Score Oracle AVS on EigenLayer (Workshop)
**Time:** 15:30-15:55
**Speaker:** Nader Dabit
**Pronunciation: NAH-der DAH-bit**
The next speaker needs no introduction, so here I go...
Nader is currently working as the Director of DevRel at Eigen Labs. Formerly with Edge & Node, Celestia, AWS, React Native Training, He's a leading voice in DevRel, web3 development and emerging web3 technology.
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### Tackling 200 Million Dollar Problem: OEV Design That Works And Scales
**Time:** 16:00-16:25
**Speaker:** Marcin Kazmierczak
**Pronunciation: MAR-chin KAZ-myer-chak**
Marcin is the Co-founder and COO of RedStone Oracles and ETHWarsaw. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Marcin is a prominent figure in DeFi, providing reliable data feeds and fostering Web3 innovation in Central and Eastern Europe
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### On Lagrange
**Time:** 16:30-16:55
**Speaker:** Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh
**Pronunciation: IZ-mail HISH-on Reh-ZAI-zah-deh**
Ismael is the founder of Lagrange, a serial entrepreneur, ex-VC, and lifelong engineer. He's leading the charge on zero-knowledge proofs and scalable onchain compute at the edge of cryptographic innovation.
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### Panel on AVS
**Time:** 17:30-17:55
**Speakers:** Nader Dabit, Sam Cassatt, Eric Sui, Robert Drost, Ph.D., Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh, Yarden
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### The Future of AI is Specialized: Why General Models Aren't Enough
**Time:** 18:00-18:25
**Speaker:** Ramkumar
**Pronunciation: RAM-koo-mar**
Introducing Ramkumar, core contributor at OpenLedger. Known for his hands-on approach and community engagement, Ram is instrumental in developing AI-driven solutions and promoting data attribution in decentralized ecosystems.
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## Questions
- What attack vectors are you seeing in DeFi protocols this year?
- How has MEV mitigation evolved since the shift to proof-of-stake?
- What security measures can DAOs implement to protect their treasuries?
- How has the rollup ecosystem changed security audit approaches?
- Which formal verification tools do you recommend for Solidity developers?
- What's your assessment of AI-assisted vulnerability detection tools currently available?
- How should projects prepare their incident response plans for potential exploits?
- What are the most common security pitfalls in cross-chain bridge implementations?
- How has ERC-4337 account abstraction affected smart contract security?
- What security considerations are unique to zero-knowledge applications?
- Which real-time monitoring solutions do you recommend for deployed contracts?
### AA
- What security considerations should teams implement when designing permission hierarchies?
- What are “sig aggregation schemes” and are there any overlooked related attack vectors?
- What vulnerabilities are unique to bundler infrastructure in account abstraction systems?
- What are the security implications of time-based permissions in delegated accounts?
- How do you recommend balancing flexibility and security in delegate key rotation systems?
- How has gas sponsorship security matured in the past year? Are there any security concerns for the average user?
- Any interesting security patterns emerging for securing cross-chain delegation?
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