Preconf.erence @ Devcon 7
Preconf.erence is a one-day event preceding Devcon 7, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners in the preconfirmation and MEV space. Attendees can engage with cutting-edge research, participate in panel discussions, and network with peers from across the Ethereum ecosystem.
Co-Hosts: Nethermind, Taiko Gwyneth, Puffer Finance
🗓️ Preconf.erence Agenda - November 11th
MORNING SESSIONS
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration & Morning Coffee
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM: Welcome & Intro (Murat Akdeniz, Primev)
9:40 AM - 10:05 AM: "On the Economic Viability of Preconfirmations"
Conor McMenamin (Nethermind)
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM: Panel - "Preconf Flavors"
Moderator: Evan Kim (Primev)
Panelists: • mempirate (Chainbound) • Kevin Lepsoe (ETH Gas) • Harry Gao (Lu Ban) • Murat Akdeniz (Primev)
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM: "Preconfirmations in Taiko/Gwyneth"
Brecht Devos (Taiko/Gwyneth)
11:20 AM - 12:05 PM: Panel - "Validator POV"
Moderator: Drew Harding (Primev)
Panelists: • Drew van de Werff (Commit Boost) • Michael Moser (Chorus One) • Joshua Cheong (Mantle)
12:05 PM - 12:30 PM: "Preconfs on Mainnet"
Murat Akdeniz & Christian Matt (Primev)
12:30 PM - 1:35 PM: Lunch Break
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1:35 PM - 2:20 PM: "Exploring Based Preconfirmations Without Gateways"
Lin Oshitani (Nethermind)
2:35 PM - 3:25 PM: Panel - "Based Rollups"
Moderator: Justin Drake (Ethereum Researcher)
Panelists: • Kaito (Spire) • Evan Kim (Primev) • Ahmad Bitar (Nethermind) • Irfan Shaik (Interstate)
3:25 PM - 4:15 PM: Panel - "Solver POV"
Moderator: Wee Howe (Tokka Labs)
Panelists: • Markus Schmitt (Propeller) • Matt Deible (Odos) • Connor Howe (Enso) • Nikita Ovchinnik (Barter) • Vishwa Naik (Anera)
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Panel - "Shared Sequencing and Synchronous Commitments"
Moderator: Christian Matt (Primev)
Panelists: • Brecht Devos (Taiko) • Noah Pravecek (Nodekit) • Alysia (Espresso) • Dex Chen (Semantic) • AJ Park (Radius) • Can Kisagun (T1)
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking & Refreshments
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Networking Breaks will be interspersed throughout the day, providing ample opportunity to connect with speakers, panelists, and fellow attendees in the beautiful Garden area.
Panel Discussion Topics:
Different Preconfirmation Flavors:
Exploring various approaches to preconfirmations
Validator Perspective on Preconfirmations:
Insights from major validators and restaking protocols on how preconfirmations impact their operations and strategies.
Preconfs & MEV: Searcher & Solver POV:
Diving deep into how preconfirmations intersect with MEV
Preconfirmations for Wallets, dApps, and Accounts:
Exploring practical applications and user-facing implications with input from wallet developers, dApp creators, and account abstraction experts.
Synchronous Transactions Across Networks:
Discussing cross-chain possibilities with participants from bridging and messaging protocols.
Preconf.erence @ Devcon 7 is sponsored by Nethermind, Taiko Gwyneth, Puffer Finance, Spire, Tokka Labs, and Longhash Ventures.
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