# Dev Update Week 1

**Date:** 14-06-2024

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### A deep-dive into the Ethereum ecosystem
In this first week I began a deep-dive into the Ethereum protocol, with the [reading list](https://github.com/eth-protocol-fellows/cohort-five/blob/main/program-guide/reading.md) serving as a very good resource to explore the ethereum ecosystem in-depth

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### Completed Tasks
1. **Ethereum Basics**
- Description: I had a comprehensive look at the Ethereum protocol, including its history, why Ethereum was created, how it works from a high level, and what the future might hold.

- A simple visual representation of the protocol

2. **Yellow Paper**
- Description: I delved into the Ethereum Yellow Paper, aiming to understand the intricate details of the protocol. The complexity was initially overwhelming, but breaking it down step-by-step helped
- Status: [Complete]

3. **All Core Devs call**
- Description: Attended the dev calls which helped in understanding enhanced my understanding of the current Ethereum developments and how discussions around current development are handled in general

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### In-Progress Tasks
1. **How the EVM works**
- Description: Exploring the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to understand its functionality, how it executes smart contracts, and its role in maintaining the decentralized state of Ethereum.

2. **Current discussions around Scaling**
- Description: Understanding the pros and cons of each solution to contribute effectively to scaling Ethereum.

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### Upcoming Tasks
1. **A comprehensive study of ePBS**
- Description: Do an in-depth analysis of Potuz's [specifiaction notes](https://hackmd.io/@potuz/rJ9GCnT1C) on ePBS.This will involve understanding the key concepts, mechanisms, and potential impacts on the Ethereum network.
- Notes:
Identify and gather any additional resources or documentation that may aid in understanding ePBS and the technical specifications.
Plan for discussions with peers and review materials to clarify complex aspects and gather diverse perspectives.

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