Consensus Layer Meeting 183 [2026-07-23] | ACDC 183

July 23
54 mins

Episode Description

The meeting covered updates on DevNet 7, stable container performance, DevNet 8 and Beacon API changes, bundled attestation propagation, and the Hash Chain Randau proposal. It also discussed post-quantum safe alternatives and client team review of the proposals. The conversation covers a range of topics related to post-quantum security, EIP 8015, REST SSZ specification, and EIP approval status. It delves into the introduction of a new security mechanism, the approach to post-quantum security, the proposal to remove old deposit mechanism, rebuilding the engine API, and considerations for post-quantum safety.

Takeaways

  • DevNet 7 testing revealed issues and improvements
  • Stable container performance bottleneck investigation ongoing
  • Active validators for DevNet 8 and Beacon API changes discussed
  • Bundled attestation propagation proposal and post-quantum safe alternatives presented
  • Client team review and feedback on proposals sought Considerations for the future use of Randow
  • Impact of proposed changes on state growth

Chapters

  • 00:00 DevNet 7 Updates
  • 09:04 Stable Container Performance
  • 10:35 DevNet 8 and Beacon API Changes
  • 20:31 Bundled Attestation Propagation
  • 38:23 Hash Chain Randau Proposal
  • 40:45 Post-Quantum Safe Alternatives
  • 41:00 Client Team Review
  • 41:00 Introduction to Post-Quantum Security
  • 53:29 Discussion on Post-Quantum Security Approach
  • 59:16 EIP 8015: Removal of Deposit and ETH1 Data Fields
  • 01:01:23 REST SSZ Specification and Engine API
  • 01:07:26 EIP Approval and Testing Status
  • 01:09:26 Discussion on Post-Quantum Security Approach
See all episodes