Abstract: Attester-Proposer Separation (APS) is an emerging research direction that has the potential to significantly transform the way Ethereum blocks are constructed. APS aims to achieve two main objectives: preserving the decentralization of Ethereum’s attesters while maximizing the network’s performance. This is accomplished by leveraging the inherent heterogeneity among participants in the Ethereum protocol. Currently, APS is in a pivotal stage of research and development, with active efforts to implement it in upcoming Ethereum upgrades. This seminar will introduce APS, explaining how it can simultaneously address both decentralization and performance goals. Additionally, we will explore opportunities for engagement with the APS research program and discuss how you can contribute to shaping the future of Ethereum.

This session will be delivered via Zoom. The joining link will be sent to you, by email, 3 days prior to the session.