ECH Institute Podcast

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🐱 Your go-to educational podcast on the Ethereum ecosystem. Hosted by the ECH Institute Inc., it covers: 🔹 PEEPanEIP – Deep dives into Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs). 🔹 Ethereum Core Devs Calls – Key insights from core client development discussions. 🔹 Ecosystem Project Demos – Showcasing Web3 public goods projects. 🔹 In-Depth Interviews – Conversations with builders shaping Ethereum and beyond. Stay informed, stay decentralized—tune in now! Listen on Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ethcatherders

  1. Execution Layer Meeting 238[2026-06-04 | ACDE 238

    3d ago

    Execution Layer Meeting 238[2026-06-04 | ACDE 238

    The call covers discussions on Glamsterdam Devnet 5, including the status, updates, and integration with other Devnets. It also delves into EIP proposals, their implications, and the need for a breakout call to further explore the topics. The conversation covers a range of EIPs and proposals related to Ethereum, including discussions on code delegation, privacy pools, staking flows, and account abstraction. There are also considerations for potential attacks and the impact on client performance. Takeaways Glamsterdam DevNet five status and updatesEIP proposals and implications Code delegation and account abstraction are key topics of discussion.Privacy pools and staking flows are being explored for Ethereum.Considerations for potential attacks and their impact on client performance are important aspects of EIPs and proposals. Chapters 00:00 Discussion on EIP 7979 and 817353:08 Code Delegation and Account Abstraction59:03 Two-Phase Deposit and Withdrawal Credential01:13:12 EIPs for Account Abstraction01:28:15 Concerns and Considerations

    1h 18m
  2. How to Secure Smart Contracts from AI Attacks | CredShields | Indranil Roy | EPD #33

    4d ago

    How to Secure Smart Contracts from AI Attacks | CredShields | Indranil Roy | EPD #33

    In this episode of Ecosystem Project Demo 33 on the ECH Institute channel, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of Web3 security with Indranil Roy from CredShields. As AI continues to transform the tech industry, it also introduces new vulnerabilities and sophisticated "AI attacks" targeting smart contracts. Indranil shares expert insights on the proactive measures developers and organizations can take to secure their blockchain applications. We explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, discussing how to leverage advanced tooling and rigorous auditing to safeguard assets in an increasingly complex digital environment. 🎬 Related Content Presentation: 🌐 Useful Links CredShields: https://credshields.com/ 🎙️ Featuring Guest Speaker: Indranil Roy: https://twitter.com/@itsmeroy2012 👥 ECH Institute Team Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19 Podcast Producer: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky Coordinator: Meenakshi Singh – https://twitter.com/Meenakshiy2k 🕒 Chapters 00:00 - Teaser: The structural edge of attackers and AI risks. 01:13 - Introduction to EPD #33 and guest Indranil Roy. 02:32 - Indranil’s journey: From bug bounties to co-founding CredShields. 06:35 - The "Cat and Mouse" game: Why smart contract hacks still happen. 09:02 - The Audit Process: From scoping to the final developer report. 11:42 - CredShields Presentation: Analyzing the $27B lost in Web3. 13:06 - What is Solidity Scan? Automated security for developers. 15:48 - The Security Ecosystem: Automation, Manual Audit, and Bug Bounties. 17:20 - Future of Security: Expanding into Web2, Cloud, and AI infrastructure. 18:22 - AI vs. Human: Why human intervention is still critical in auditing. 20:57 - Demo: How to use Solidity Scan for smart contract security. 26:13 - Positioning: How CredShields differs from other review tools. 29:22 - The 72-Hour Promise and Agentic AI Workflows. 31:26 - New Attack Surfaces: Prompt injection and API key vulnerabilities. 34:02 - Minimum Viable Security for small teams and DAOs. 38:22 - Rapid Fire Round: Best audits, AI predictions, and weird vulnerabilities. 44:18 - Closing remarks and where to find Indranil Roy. 🌐 Official Websites • ECH Institute – https://echinstitute.org/ 💸 Support ECH Institute Donate: https://www.echinstitute.org/donate 📲 Follow ECH Institute X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ECHInstitute Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethcatherders Medium: https://medium.com/ethereum-cat-herders Discord: https://discord.gg/H2eYpKCxxm #ai #web3security #CredShields #SolidityScan #echinstitute

    45 min
  3. Consensus Layer Meeting 179[2026-05-28| ACDC 179

    5d ago

    Consensus Layer Meeting 179[2026-05-28| ACDC 179

    The meeting covered updates on Glamsterdam DevNet 4, discussions on target gas limit PRs, and the introduction of a new tool called Disruptor. The conversation also delved into EIP 7684 and EIP 8148, addressing the custom sweep threshold for validators and the return deposits for distinct credentials. The conversation covers a range of EIPs and their potential impact on stakers, validators, and node operators. It also discusses the proposal to change the timing of the ACDC call to accommodate participants from different time zones. Takeaways Glamsterdam DevNet 4 issues and investigationsDiscussion on target gas limit PRsIntroduction of Disruptor tool for reorgs and network forksEIP 7684 and EIP 8148 for validators and return deposits EIP 8148 is supported by solo stakers, small operators, and institutional stakers due to its predictable cash flow benefits.EIP 8148's configurable cap is seen as useful for institutional stakers to manage risk limits and for solo stakers to consolidate into zero X02 validators.EIP 8148's automatic sweep mechanism is preferred for seamless reward accounting and better user experience.EIP 8061's increase in exit and consolidation churn is already implemented and tested, making it a candidate for SFI.The proposal to change the timing of the ACDC call to accommodate participants from different time zones is being considered for the next ACDC call as a trial.The decision to change the timing of the ACDC call will be based on the turnout and engagement of participants in the next call. Chapters 00:00 Glamsterdam DevNet 4 Update13:02 Discussion on Target Gas Limit PRs21:35 Introduction of Disruptor Tool38:10 EIP 7684 - Custom Sweep Threshold for Validators48:08 EIP 8148: Predictable Cash Flow and Configurable Cap53:24 EIP 8148: Automatic Sweep Mechanism59:14 EIP 8148: Support from Node Operators01:08:22 EIP 8080: Exits Using the Consolidation Queue01:15:28 EIP 7688: Forward Compatible Consensus Data Structures01:21:25 ACDC Call Timing Change Proposal

    1h 6m
  4. The Future of AI Security with Kevin Jones, Founder of 1Claw | Ecosystem Project Demo #32

    May 22

    The Future of AI Security with Kevin Jones, Founder of 1Claw | Ecosystem Project Demo #32

    In this episode, Pooja Ranjan interviews Kevin Jones, a leader at Edge and Node and creator of 1Claw - an innovative infrastructure platform designed to secure AI agents and manage secrets. They explore the critical vulnerabilities in AI workflows, how 1Claw addresses these risks, and the future of AI security in decentralized ecosystems. 🎬 Related Content Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ChCPYfQYuvA7OteUdo2MwgMaiNu7SGo2XW18ePB3tvs/edit?usp=drivesdk 🌐 Useful Links 1Claw: https://1claw.xyz/ 🎙️ Featuring Guest Speaker: Kevin Jones: https://twitter.com/cryptomastery_ 👥 ECH Institute Team Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19 Podcast Producer: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky Coordinator: Meenakshi Singh – https://twitter.com/Meenakshiy2k 🕒 Chapters 00:00 – The "8 Seconds" Problem: How AI accelerated malicious attacks 01:17 – Intro: Pooja Ranjan welcomes Kevin Jones (Edge & Node / 1Claw) 02:15 – Kevin’s Journey: From photography to Web2 infrastructure & Blockchain 03:50 – The "Aha Moment": API keys leaking into AI chat history 05:15 – Deep Dive: Why developers are accidentally exposing .env files 06:50 – Technical Solution: Using HSMs and Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) 09:55 – The LLM Proxy: Automated redaction and protecting against prompt injection 11:20 – Signing transactions without holding keys: The Intents API 13:42 – Developer Tooling: SDKs, CLIs, and open-source MCP tools 15:00 – Ecosystem Integrations: Cursor, Claude, CrewAI, and NVIDIA Nemo 17:12 – 1Claw Platform Demo: Registering an agent and creating secure vaults 23:30 – Supported Blockchains: Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, and more 27:25 – Human vs. Agent API keys: Managing access and audit logs 30:50 – EIP-712 Security: Restricting contract interactions for AI agents 35:05 – Real-World Use Cases: Secure Telegram Bots and BankerBots 37:30 – OIDC Federation: Hooking up agents directly to Claude API 42:02 – Rapid Fire Round: Biggest developer mistakes and Claude vs. GPT 45:20 – Final Summary: How to secure your agentic future 🌐 Official Websites • ECH Institute – https://echinstitute.org/ 💸 Support ECH Institute Donate: https://www.echinstitute.org/donate 📲 Follow ECH Institute X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ECHInstitute Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethcatherders Medium: https://medium.com/ethereum-cat-herders Discord: https://discord.gg/H2eYpKCxxm #1Claw #Cybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Blockchain #Web3

    47 min
  5. Execution Layer Meeting 237[2026-05-22| ACDE 237

    May 21

    Execution Layer Meeting 237[2026-05-22| ACDE 237

    The conversation covers updates on the Glam Amsterdam DevNet 4 launch, delegate inclusion on field calls, an update on EIP 7904, EAP 8188 discussing state tiering, and EAP 8182 proposing private transfers to Ethereum. The conversation covers innovative authentication methods, ZK proof and hardware wallets, credential proof separation, risk mitigation, synchronous composability, security and soundness mitigation, gas costs, supply side work, deactivation of self-destruct, and client feedback on execution API cases. Takeaways Glam Amsterdam DevNet 4 launch updatesDelegate inclusion on field callsUpdate on EIP 7904EAP 8188: State tieringEAP 8182: Private transfers to Ethereum Innovative authentication methods allow users to bring their own authentication, ZK proofs enable hardware wallet authorization, and credential proof separation ensures synchronous composability.Deactivation of self-destruct functionality requires careful consideration of potential impact on existing contracts and use cases. Chapters 00:00 Glam Amsterdam DevNet 4 Launch18:42 Update on 790437:30 EAP 8182: Private Transfers to Ethereum43:15 Credential Proof Separation57:17 Deactivation of Self-Destruct01:11:23 Client Feedback on Execution API Cases

    54 min
  6. How Zero Knowledge and Infinite Trust Can Reshape Our Digital Future | Eli Ben-Sasson | TCC 1

    May 18

    How Zero Knowledge and Infinite Trust Can Reshape Our Digital Future | Eli Ben-Sasson | TCC 1

    In this insightful interview, Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder of Starkware, shares his journey from academia to blockchain innovation, discusses the significance of ZK-Starks in blockchain scalability and security, and explores the urgent need for quantum-resistant cryptography. Discover how these technologies are shaping the future of digital trust and privacy. Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust book isn't just about math; it’s a story about people, freedom, and the personal journeys that shaped the blockchain revolution. 🌐 Useful Links https://blockchainthebook.com/ https://starkware.co/ https://www.starknet.io/ Get a special discount on 'Zero Knowledge, Infinite Trust' at https://www.blockchainthebook.com/show 🎙️ Featuring Guest Speaker: Eli Ben-Sasson: https://twitter.com/EliBenSasson 👥 ECH Institute Team Host: Pooja Ranjan – https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19 Podcast Producer: Akash – https://twitter.com/lookupforsky 🕒 Chapters 00:00 – Preview 01:13 – Introduction to The Code Confession 01:34 – Introducing Eli Ben-Sasson 02:10 – The timing of the new book release and technical announcements. 03:38 – Eli’s transition from pure mathematics to Bitcoin and blockchain. 05:12 – Early interactions with OG Bitcoin developers like Greg Maxwell. 06:26 – The "red pill" moment 07:07 – The Shenzhen fish market story 10:07 – Understanding the "Quantum Iceberg" and the threat to current cryptography. 13:05 – Solutions for a post-quantum world 15:15 – Recent breakthroughs 18:12 – The urgency for Bitcoin governance to act on quantum resistance. 19:10 – Explaining STARKs vs. SNARKs 22:21 – The origins of the original STARK white paper and Eli’s deep conviction. 24:42 – The future of Ethereum scalability and Starknet’s central role. 26:21 – Unpacking the paradox 27:35 – About the book 29:28 – The experience of co-writing the book with Nathan Jeffay. 31:18 – Recommendations: Which chapters to read (and which to skip). 32:40 – Rapid-fire questions 🌐 Official Websites • ECH Institute – https://echinstitute.org/ 💸 Support ECH Institute Donate: https://www.echinstitute.org/donate 📲 Follow ECH Institute X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ECHInstitute Warpcast: https://warpcast.com/ethcatherders Medium: https://medium.com/ethereum-cat-herders Discord: https://discord.gg/H2eYpKCxxm #ZeroKnowledge #ZKProofs #BlockchainTechnology #Cryptography #DigitalFuture

    34 min
  7. Consensus Layer Meeting 178[2026-05-14] | ACDC 178

    May 15

    Consensus Layer Meeting 178[2026-05-14] | ACDC 178

    The conversation covers the agenda items for DevNet 4, including EIPs 70, 71, and 72, as well as the impact of the Engine API change on gas limit. It also discusses the limitation of deposit transactions on the EIA side, benchmarking and testing with Prism and Teku, and potential solutions for an overflow issue. The conversation covers the introduction of optional proofs for execution, collaboration with the broader community, sub-linear and stateless validation, opt-in proof generating and verifying modes, infrastructure and observability improvements, and standardizing the input for guest program execution. The discussion is divided into three main chapters: Introduction to Optional Proofs, Execution Proof Engine and API, and Execution Layer Specification. Takeaways DevNet 4 includes EIPs 70, 71, and 72Discussion on Engine API change and its impact on gas limitLimiting the number of deposit transactions on the EIA sideBenchmarking and testing with Prism and TekuOverflow issue and potential solutions Optional proofs for executionCollaboration with the broader communitySub-linear and stateless validationOpt-in proof generating and verifying modesInfrastructure and observability improvementsStandardizing the input for guest program execution Chapters 00:00 DevNet 4 Agenda Items13:21 Engine API Change and Gas Limit39:22 Deposit Transactions Limit45:03 Overflow Issue and Solutions54:54 Execution Proof Engine and API01:23:15 Execution Layer Specification

    1h 11m
  8. Execution Layer Meeting 236 [2026-05-07] | ACDE 236

    May 8

    Execution Layer Meeting 236 [2026-05-07] | ACDE 236

    The conversation covers the progress from the Svalbard Interop, including the launch of DevNet-0 and subsequent DevNet updates. It also delves into the progress of Balldefinite 6, debugging and gas accounting proposals, EIP status and stages, and the reorg window and client support. The discussion provides insights into the latest developments and proposals in the Ethereum ecosystem. The conversation covers the management of deep reorgs, the limitation of block size, and a proposal for the self-destruct feature. It delves into the trialogue with prior versions of each account and slot, the printing mechanism for rollback, and the handling of extremely long reorgs. It also discusses unwinding to 512 blocks in Aragon, rollback by batch in Bezu, and the handling of out of memory for deep logs. Additionally, it explores the removal of the burn feature of self-destruct and the behavior of self-destruct in a limited factor. The conversation methodically reviewed the self-destruct usage analysis and discussed the implications of EIP 8253 and EIP 7610. The self-destruct usage analysis provided insights into the increase in usage despite deprecation notices, while the discussion on EIPs 8253 and 7610 focused on the implications and feasibility of the proposed changes. Takeaways Svalbard Interop ProgressDevNet Updates Management of deep reorgsLimiting block sizeProposal for self-destruct feature Self-destruct usage analysisEIP 8253 and EIP 7610 discussion Chapters 00:00 Svalbard Interop Progress and DevNet-012:25 Debugging and Gas Accounting36:02 Managing Deep Reorgs01:03:40 Self-Destruct Usage Analysis01:13:21 EIP 8253 and EIP 7610 Discussion

    1h 8m
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🐱 Your go-to educational podcast on the Ethereum ecosystem. Hosted by the ECH Institute Inc., it covers: 🔹 PEEPanEIP – Deep dives into Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs). 🔹 Ethereum Core Devs Calls – Key insights from core client development discussions. 🔹 Ecosystem Project Demos – Showcasing Web3 public goods projects. 🔹 In-Depth Interviews – Conversations with builders shaping Ethereum and beyond. Stay informed, stay decentralized—tune in now! Listen on Spotify - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/ethcatherders

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    ECH Institute Inc.
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
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