THE PROTOCOL: Eigenlayer's Blueprint for a Decentralized Trust Network

Sreeram Kannan, the founder of Eigenlayer, discusses the initial 'training wheels' phase for Eigen DA, a data availability service, and the implementation of slashing and market mechanisms. This episode is sponsored by the Stellar Community Fund Follow the show here for more. In this installment of "The Protocol," hosts Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol Newsletter, and tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, dive into the innovative world of Eigenlayer. They explore the decentralized trust network's vision and technology in a conversation with Sreeram Kannan, the founder of EigenLayer. The roadmap for Eigenlayer includes the launch of Eigen DA, a data availability service, and the implementation of slashing and market mechanisms. The project is currently on track for a mainnet launch in early Q2. Sign Up for THE PROTOCOL NEWSLETTER Takeaways | Eigenlayer enables developers to build new infrastructure services without the need for separate decentralized trust networks. The system utilizes pooled security and attributable security to ensure the integrity and availability of services. The roadmap for Eigenlayer includes the launch of Eigen DA, slashing, and market mechanisms. Eigenlayer is on track for a mainnet launch in early Q2. EPISODE LINKS | EigenLabs CEO on Jump in User Deposits | Video | CoinDesk About - EigenLayer - From Our Sponsor: The Stellar Community Fund (SCF) is an open-application awards program that draws on community input to support developers and startups building on Stellar and Soroban. Accelerate your web3 project today. Apply for Funding at communityfund.stellar.org - The Protocol has been produced and edited by senior producer Michele Musso and our executive producer is Jared Schwartz. Our theme song is “Take Me Back” by Strength To Last. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.