# Ethereum Observer - February 2025

#### Links aggregated by @JBSchweitzer - Joseph Schweitzer (jbs.eth)
#### Printable documents created by @calumtomeny - Calum Tomeny (calum.eth)
- **Ethereum Observer #5**: https://x.com/JBSchweitzer/status/1887124958494474551
- **Ethereum Observer #6**: https://x.com/JBSchweitzer/status/1889630055539585472
- **Ethereum Observer #7**: https://x.com/JBSchweitzer/status/1892183584905081301
- **Ethereum Observer #8**: https://x.com/JBSchweitzer/status/1894707789064228951

**Threads summarised below.**
**Sources can be viewed using the QR codes to go directly to the thread on X.**

## 5th February


- **Justin Drake on The Economics of ETH**: Justin Drake delves into the financial dynamics of Ethereum, discussing how ETH functions within the ecosystem, especially post the transition to proof of stake with Ethereum 2.0, highlighting its role beyond a mere currency.

- **All Core Devs (Consensus) #150 Roundup**: Nixorokish provides a summary of the recent All Core Devs meeting, focusing on consensus layer developments, which are critical for Ethereum's ongoing evolution and stability.

- **Validators Successfully Pump the Gas**: Terencechain reports on the Ethereum community's achievement in increasing the gas limit to 36 million, a move that enhances network capacity, reducing congestion and improving transaction speeds.

- **Christine Kim Breaks Down Pectra Timelines**: In the debut of Infinite Jungle S2, Christine Kim from GalaxyHQ outlines the timeline for the upcoming Pectra upgrade, providing insight into the planned enhancements and their expected impact on Ethereum's performance.

- **Vitalik Joins Ethereum Cat Herders**: Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, participated in a discussion with the Ethereum Cat Herders, sharing his perspective on the roadmap for Ethereum, which is pivotal given his influential role in the community.

- **Latest Daily Gwei**: Sassal0x shares the latest episode of The Daily Gwei, where topics like gas limit increases, significant Ethereum ETF flows, and the launch of ZKP2P v2 are discussed, reflecting the dynamic growth areas within the Ethereum ecosystem.

- **L2 Beat's Latest Governance Review**: L2 Beat provides an analysis of governance within Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions, crucial for understanding how these scaling solutions are managed and evolved to support Ethereum's scalability.

- **Episode 2 of Core Notes from Core Devs**: OffchainLabs released another episode of Core Notes, detailing updates from core developers, which is essential for tracking the technical progress and community-driven development of Ethereum.

- **Octant's Epoch 6 Results**: Octant announced the results of Epoch 6, where 469 ETH was awarded to various projects, showcasing the community's support for public goods and the decentralized funding mechanism in action.

- **UniV4 is Here**: Uniswap introduced UniV4, bringing new features like hooks for increased modularity, which marks a significant update in DeFi.

- **Pectra Proactive Grants Round**: The Ethereum Foundation's Spanish team announced a grants round focused on the Pectra upgrade, encouraging developers to contribute to Ethereum's next phase of development with financial incentives.

- **Recent Ethereum Ecosystem Roundup**: Anthony Sassano authored an X thread (as part of a new initiative) on the @ethereum account that provided a comprehensive overview of the recent happenings in the Ethereum ecosystem, keeping the community informed about the broad spectrum of developments.

- **L2 Roundup #84**: Layer2Roundup released its weekly update, covering the latest from projects building on Ethereum's Layer 2, essential for anyone interested in Ethereum's scalability solutions and their progress.

## 12th February
### Core Development (ACD)
- **EF_ESP 11.5mm in Grants from EF**: The Ethereum Foundation's Ecosystem Support Program (EF_ESP) announces 11.5 million in grants, supporting various projects to advance Ethereum's ecosystem.

- **Nixorokish Tomorrow is CALL DAY!**: Nixorokish highlights the upcoming All Core Devs (ACD) meeting scheduled for the next day, sharing the thread and agenda for the call focused on Ethereum's development.

- **Uttam_singhk on Pectra EIP Roundup**: Uttam_singhk provides a roundup of Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) for the Pectra upgrade, detailing the largest set of EIPs included in an Ethereum upgrade to date.

- **Christine_dkim on Call 150 Roundup**: Christine_dkim shares a summary of the All Core Devs Consensus (ACDC) #150 meeting, covering key discussions and decisions impacting Ethereum's consensus layer.

### App Layer
- **Arbitrum Tether Launches Hub Layer**: Tether launches a hub layer on Arbitrum, enabling cross-chain USDT infrastructure to facilitate smoother transfers across multiple blockchains.

- **LidoFinance on Lido v3 Launch**: LidoFinance announces the launch of Lido v3, introducing new features and improvements to its staking protocol on Ethereum.

- **EleanorTerrett on BrianQuintenz to Lead CFTC**: EleanorTerrett reports that Brian Quintenz, Head of Policy at a16z crypto and former CFTC commissioner, has been chosen to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

- **Optimism on Stage-1 Rollups**: Optimism highlights that three out of four Stage-1 rollups are part of the Superchain, showcasing their progress in Ethereum's Layer 2 scaling solutions.

- **L2beat is Hiring**: L2beat announces they are hiring, seeking talent to join their team focused on analyzing and supporting Ethereum's Layer 2 ecosystem.

- **Katherineykwu on ENS Scaling**: Katherineykwu discusses ENS's scaling efforts, noting that the Namechain will launch as a based rollup and transition to native rollup functionality, contributing to Layer 2 interoperability.

### Aave & Friends
- **Aave GHO Live on Base via Chainlink**: Aave announces that GHO is now live on Base, utilizing Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for enhanced functionality.

- **Aave v3 Launches on Lineabuild**: Aave v3 launches on Lineabuild, bringing its advanced DeFi features to this Layer 2 solution to improve user experience and accessibility.

- **Soneium Proposes Aave Launch**: Soneium proposes the deployment of Aave on its chain, aiming to bring Aave's DeFi capabilities closer to mainstream consumers.

### Uniswap & Friends
- **Uniswap on Crosschain Intents**: Uniswap introduces crosschain intents, a mechanism to unify Ethereum's ecosystem by enabling seamless interactions across different chains.

- **Unichain is LIVE as Stage-1 Rollup**: Unichain goes live as a Stage-1 rollup, marking a significant milestone in its development as a Layer 2 solution on Ethereum.

### Roundup
- **ProtocolGuild 2024 Report**: ProtocolGuild releases its 2024 report, detailing its activities, contributions, and impact on Ethereum's development over the past year.

- **Layer2Roundup #85**: Layer 2 Roundup publishes its 85th edition, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest updates and developments in Ethereum's Layer 2 ecosystem.

- **Sassal0x on Latest Thedailygwei**: Sassal0x shares the latest episode of The Daily Gwei, covering Ethereum dashboards, blob pricing discussions, an Ether Guild tease, and more.

### Events
- **0xSmit on ETHDenver Side Events**: 0xSmit shares details about side events happening alongside ETHDenver, offering additional opportunities for the Ethereum community to engage.

- **NathanSexer on Upcoming 2025 Events**: NathanSexer provides a compiled list of Ethereum events for 2025, serving as a resource for the community to plan and participate in upcoming gatherings.

## 19th February
### Core Development
- **Tim Beiko on Pectra Coming to Testnets**: Tim Beiko shares updates on the Pectra upgrade, announcing its upcoming deployment on Ethereum testnets, a critical step toward improving the network's speed, efficiency, and user experience with new smart contract features.

- **Nixorokish on ACDC #151 Tomorrow**: Nixorokish announces the All Core Devs - Consensus (ACDC) meeting #151 scheduled for tomorrow, focusing on consensus layer developments essential for Ethereum's stability and evolution.

- **GalaxyHQ on ACDE 205 with Christine Kim**: GalaxyHQ highlights the All Core Devs - Execution (ACDE) meeting #205, featuring Christine Kim, discussing execution layer updates and their impact on Ethereum's development roadmap.

- **Abcoathup on Magicians Coverage with AB**: Abcoathup provides coverage of Ethereum Magicians discussions, featuring AB, focusing on community-driven proposals and technical improvements for Ethereum's ecosystem.

### General Ethereum
- **DrakeFJustin on EF Research AMA 25 Feb**: DrakeFJustin announces an Ethereum Foundation Research AMA on February 25, inviting the community to submit questions to engage with researchers on Ethereum's ongoing developments.

- **DrakeFJustin on Beam Call #1**: DrakeFJustin shares details of the first Beam Call, a discussion focused on Ethereum's technical advancements and community coordination efforts.

- **Barnabe Monnot on Research Roundup**: Barnabe Monnot provides a research roundup, summarizing recent findings and developments in Ethereum's technical research, contributing to the network's long-term growth.

- **Asanso on Post-Quantum Ethereum**: Asanso discusses the path to post-quantum Ethereum transactions, emphasizing the role of Account Abstraction (AA) in implementing quantum-resistant signature schemes for enhanced security.

- **Go Ethereum on URGENT Geth Update**: The Go Ethereum team issues an urgent update for Geth, Ethereum's primary client software, addressing critical bugs or security issues to ensure network stability.

- **Aave on Securing Over 30BB**: Aave announces securing over $30 billion in assets, highlighting its role as a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol on Ethereum and its robust security measures.

- **L2BeatGov Now Has a Governance Account**: L2BeatGov establishes a dedicated governance account, enabling better community oversight and participation in Layer 2 scaling solutions for Ethereum.

- **Consensys on Ethereum Values and Future**: Consensys hosts a discussion on Ethereum's core values, exploring how they manifest in governance and development, and their influence on the network's future trajectory.

### L2
- **Scroll ZKP Launches Security Council**: Scroll ZKP introduces a security council to enhance the governance and security of its zero-knowledge proof-based Layer 2 solution on Ethereum.

- **Sgoldfed on Arbitrum Turning GREEN**: Sgoldfed announces that Arbitrum, a prominent Ethereum Layer 2 solution, is adopting eco-friendly practices, aligning with sustainability goals.

- **Aztec Network on New Funding for Crosschain Apps**: Aztec Network offers up to $150K in funding for cross-chain applications, aiming to extend its privacy and decentralization features to other Layer 2 solutions on Ethereum.

### Ecosystem
- **ETHGlobal on 1710 Hackers Joining Crypto x AI**: ETHGlobal reports that 1,710 hackers participated in a Crypto x AI event, fostering innovation at the intersection of cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence within the Ethereum ecosystem.

- **Geodework on Meet Local Ethereum**: Geodework introduces Local Ethereum, a initiative to connect and support local Ethereum communities, promoting grassroots adoption and collaboration.

- **Etherealize_io and VivekVentures Join EEA**: Etherealize_io and VivekVentures become members of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance (EEA), strengthening enterprise adoption and development on Ethereum.

- **Gakonst Unveils Foundry 1.0**: Gakonst releases Foundry 1.0, a significant update to the Ethereum development toolkit, enhancing smart contract development and testing capabilities.

- **Ethereum on Real-World Adoption in LATAM with 0xcush**: Ethereum highlights real-world adoption in Latin America, featuring 0xcush, showcasing practical use cases and growing regional engagement.

- **EFNextBillion on 93 Devcon Scholars Sharing Journeys**: EFNextBillion shares stories from 93 Devcon Scholars, detailing their experiences and contributions to the Ethereum community through the Devcon program.

- **Blockscout Jan Report**: Blockscout releases its January report, providing insights into blockchain explorer usage and trends within the Ethereum ecosystem.

- **Sassal0x on Latest from TheDailyGwei**: Sassal0x shares the latest episode of TheDailyGwei, covering bullish Ethereum updates, Layer 1 scaling efforts, the Pectra upgrade, and more.

### Events
- **NathanSexer on Upcoming 2025 Events**: NathanSexer lists upcoming Ethereum-related events for 2025, providing opportunities for community engagement and networking.

## 26th February
### Core Development (ACD)
- **Nixorokish on Tomorrow's ACD Call Agenda**: Nixorokish shares the agenda for tomorrow's All Core Devs (ACD) meeting, outlining key discussion points for Ethereum's ongoing development and upgrades.

- **Tim Beiko on Holesky/Pectra Incident Update**: Tim Beiko provides an update on the Pectra upgrade incident on the Holesky testnet, detailing issues encountered during its activation and steps for resolution.

- **Gakonst with More on Pectra**: Gakonst offers additional insights into the Pectra upgrade, expanding on its technical aspects and implications for Ethereum's network performance.

- **Ethereum Foundation on EF Research AMA #13**: The Ethereum Foundation highlights the 13th Research AMA, where the EF Research Team answers community questions about Ethereum's potential future developments.

- **Rudolf6_ on Latest L2 Interop**: Rudolf6_ discusses the latest advancements in Layer 2 interoperability, focusing on efforts to improve seamless interactions between Ethereum's Layer 2 solutions.

- **Barnabe Monnot on R&D Roundup**: Barnabe Monnot shares a research and development roundup, summarizing recent progress and findings in Ethereum's technical research efforts.

- **Fredrik Svantes on 2MM Pectra Audit Competition**: Fredrik Svantes announces a $2 million audit competition for the Pectra hard fork, aimed at ensuring its security and readiness for mainnet deployment.

### Ethereum L1
- **Austingriffith Introduces Scaffold Academy**: Austingriffith launches Scaffold Academy, a new educational platform to help developers build and deploy applications on Ethereum's Layer 1.

- **HardhatHQ on V3 Alpha**: HardhatHQ releases the V3 Alpha version of Hardhat, a development environment for Ethereum, introducing new features to streamline smart contract development.

- **Scrollresearch on Native Rollups**: Scrollresearch explores native rollups, a scaling solution for Ethereum's Layer 1, aiming to enhance transaction throughput while maintaining security.

- **PrivacyScaling on Lattice Based Proof Systems**: PrivacyScaling shares a post by researcher Miha Stopar on lattice-based proof systems, a quantum-safe approach to improve privacy and security in Ethereum protocols.

### L2
- **Layer2Roundup**: Layer2Roundup provides a summary of recent developments in Ethereum's Layer 2 ecosystem, highlighting advancements in scaling solutions.

- **Mclader on Uniswap Investigation Ending**: Mclader reports that the investigation into Uniswap, a leading decentralized exchange on Ethereum, has concluded, resolving regulatory concerns.

- **L2beat on DA Throughput**: L2beat analyzes data availability (DA) throughput in Layer 2 solutions, offering insights into their performance and scalability.

- **LC Lens Migrates**: LC Lens announces its migration to a new infrastructure, likely a Layer 2 solution, to improve performance and user experience on Ethereum.

### Ecosystem
- **Vitalik Buterin on Aya's Transition from EF ED Role**: Vitalik Buterin announces Aya's transition from her role as Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, marking a significant leadership change.

- **Ethereum Foundation Donates 1.25MM to Alexey Pertsev Defense**: The Ethereum Foundation donates $1.25 million to support the legal defense of Alexey Pertsev, highlighting its commitment to community members facing legal challenges.

- **KiwiNewsHQ on Kiwi Roundup**: KiwiNewsHQ shares a roundup of Ethereum ecosystem updates, curated by the Kiwi community, focusing on recent news and developments.

- **Alignedlayer on Zk Roundup**: Alignedlayer provides a roundup of zero-knowledge (zk) technology developments within the Ethereum ecosystem, emphasizing privacy and scalability innovations.

- **Sassal0x on Latest Daily Gwei**: Sassal0x shares the latest episode of TheDailyGwei, covering recent Ethereum updates, including Layer 1 scaling, the Pectra upgrade, and more.

### Events
- **NathanSexer on 2025 Events, Also on Fileverse**: NathanSexer lists upcoming Ethereum events for 2025, with additional details available on Fileverse, a decentralized platform for event coordination.

- **Dod_berlin on 2-Weeks Left for CFPs for Protocol Berg**: Dod_berlin announces that two weeks remain to submit Call for Proposals (CFPs) for Protocol Berg, an Ethereum-focused event in Berlin.

- **EthPrague on CFPs Open**: EthPrague opens its Call for Proposals (CFPs), inviting speakers and contributors to participate in the upcoming Ethereum Prague event.

- **Zeroknowledgefm on ZkSummit in Toronto**: Zeroknowledgefm announces the zkSummit in Toronto on May 12, inviting attendees and speakers to explore the latest in zero-knowledge research and applications.