Event Schedule Overview
Below is the detailed schedule for ETH SEOUL, featuring thought-provoking sessions on Ethereum's evolving ecosystem:
| Time | Duration | Topic | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 - 12:20 | 20 min | Rollup Fragmentation’s Silent Risk: Why a Confirmation Layer Solves Both Interop and Reorg Threats | Charles Lu (Espresso Systems) |
| 12:25 - 12:45 | 20 min | In Praise of Shadows: Why Ethereum Needs Privacy | Zac Williamson (Aztec Labs) |
| 12:50 - 13:10 | 20 min | zkVMs + zk Rollups: Their Impacts on Ethereum’s Roadmap | Uma Roy (Succinct) |
| 13:15 - 13:35 | 20 min | Beyond EIP-4844: Designing Modular BLOB Storage for Ethereum's Future Applications | Qi Zhou (EthStorage) |
| 13:40 - 14:00 | 20 min | Ease of Use of the Ledger New SDK | Liquidateur (Ledger) |
| 14:05 - 14:25 | 20 min | Cross-Chain Communication for App Chains | Makoto Inoue (ENS Labs) |
| 14:30 - 14:50 | 20 min | Are Wallets Obsolete in 2025? | Gen Lee (Uniswap Labs) |
| 14:55 - 15:15 | 20 min | Figuring Out Fusaka | Christine Kim (Whisperer) |
| 15:20 - 15:40 | 20 min | Optimism Collective’s Blob Firefighting | Taem Park (Test in Prod) |
| 15:45 - 16:05 | 20 min | An Update on the State of the World | dcbuilder.eth (World Foundation) |
| 16:10 - 16:30 | 20 min | BOUNDLESS: The Business of ZK | Shiv Shankar (Risc Zero/Boundless) |
| 16:35 - 16:55 | 20 min | What's Going On at EigenLayer | Matt Murray (Eigen Layer) |
| 17:00 - 17:20 | 20 min | What Is iO and Its Applications (Indistinguishability Obfuscation) | Pia Park (Machina iO, PSE' EF) |
| 17:20 - 17:45 | 25 min | Open Discussion: Will Ethereum Make It? | Matt Wright (Gaia), Austin Federa (DoubleZero Foundation), Moderator: Christine Kim (Whisperer) |
Key Themes at ETH SEOUL
1. Scalability Solutions
- Sessions on rollup fragmentation, zkVMs, and modular BLOB storage highlight Ethereum's push for scalable infrastructure. 👉 Discover how rollups are transforming Ethereum
2. Privacy Enhancements
- With increasing regulatory scrutiny, talks like Zac Williamson's emphasize the need for privacy-preserving technologies.
3. Wallet Evolution
- Gen Lee's provocative question about wallet obsolescence sparks debate on user experience and security paradigms.
4. Cross-Chain Interoperability
- Makoto Inoue’s session underscores the growing importance of seamless communication between app-specific blockchains.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the focus of ETH SEOUL?
A: ETH SEOUL brings together Ethereum developers and researchers to discuss cutting-edge topics like scalability, privacy, and cross-chain interoperability.
Q: Why is EIP-4844 significant?
A: EIP-4844 introduces proto-danksharding to reduce L2 transaction costs, but sessions like Qi Zhou's explore even more advanced storage solutions. 👉 Learn about Ethereum's latest upgrades
Q: How does EigenLayer contribute to Ethereum?
A: Matt Murray’s talk delves into EigenLayer’s restaking mechanisms, which enhance network security while enabling new trust models.
Q: Are hardware wallets becoming obsolete?
A: While Ledger’s SDK improvements show hardware wallet innovation, Gen Lee’s session questions whether alternative auth methods will dominate by 2025.
Q: What role does ZK tech play in Ethereum’s future?
A: Shiv Shankar’s "BOUNDLESS" session examines zero-knowledge proofs as a driver for both privacy and business applications.
Conclusion
ETH SEOUL serves as a critical forum for debating Ethereum’s trajectory—from technical upgrades like iO obfuscation to existential questions about its long-term viability. The diversity of topics reflects Ethereum’s maturation into a multi-faceted ecosystem where scalability, privacy, and usability converge.
For those invested in Web3’s future, these discussions offer invaluable insights. 👉 Stay updated with Ethereum’s evolution