Introducing the EPF Study Group

The Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF) is a program designed to cut back the barrier to entry for builders concerned about engaged on the core protocol. As core developer (and EPF creator) Piper Merriam likes to say, the door is comically broad open. EPF helps you stroll by it.

Over the previous two cohorts, some of the frequent request we have acquired from candidates & contributors was for higher onboarding supplies. Josh and Mario, the coordinators of the EPF, are excited to announce the launch of the EPF examine group (EPFsg): a ten week training sequence meant as a precursor to the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (the fifth cohort is coming 🔜). EPFsg has been designed to information and develop the following era of Ethereum core builders and supply a deep understanding of Ethereum’s inner mechanics.

Bridging the Hole

Understanding the Ethereum protocol is a fancy, however essential, endeavor. The examine group goals to bridge the hole by providing a curriculum centered on all elements of the Ethereum stack & roadmap.

Ethereum Protocol Research Program Overview

Program Particulars

The EPF examine group is a reside webinar-style program, consisting of two phases. The primary part, which can consist of 1 90 minute class per week, might be centered on a basic overview of the underlying construction of Ethereum. Within the latter part, college students will select between the analysis or improvement tracks (or each). Every monitor can have its personal weekly 90 minute class and might be a deep dive into the chosen subject.

In the course of the examine group, college students will achieve a greater understanding of Ethereum’s core protocol, diving into subjects that embrace:

• Protocol design
• Execution and Consensus layer structure, specs, and implementations
• Testing strategies and instruments
• Present analysis and roadmap gadgets:
  
  • Verkle timber
  • Sharding
  • MEV
  • Proof of stake enhancements
  • State and historical past expiry

Every on-line session might be led by present core dev and researchers from numerous consumer groups and analysis teams, include pre-meeting studying supplies to get you aware of the subject and terminology and post-meeting actions to strengthen and solidify your understanding.

Moreover, college students will collaboratively develop a complete wiki, serving as an evolving data base for present and future core builders. This may present college students with sensible expertise in contributing to open supply assets, whereas gaining invaluable expertise in documentation and community-driven improvement.

Who’s Protocol Research for?

Whereas this program is designed to behave as a precursor to the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship, this examine group is for anybody that’s concerned about studying extra in regards to the interior workings of the Ethereum Protocol. Those who have basic data or use of Ethereum and/or blockchains in addition to those who have some laptop science, technical, or developer expertise will get probably the most from this program.

Register for the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship study group here.

— Josh Davis & Mario Havel | EPF Coordination