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Proposal for a separate metadata section for EOF.
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The first Quadratic Accelerator round goes live.
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Aztec Network Noir 1.0 pre-release.
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Snapchain data layer for Farcaster.
Ethereum developers proposed EIP-7834, which introduces a dedicated metadata section within the Ethereum Object Format (EOF) to separate metadata from executable bytecode. The change enhances source code verification, establishes a structured and extensible approach to metadata handling, and eliminates conflicts and runtime issues by ensuring metadata is immutable. The proposal also adds two optional fields to the EOF header to support the metadata section. The Ethereum Object Format (EOF) is a set of EIPs designed to provide an opt-in container for EVM bytecode, enabling improved code validation and support for new features.
The Quadratic Accelerator launched the first round of its fundraising program, featuring a $250,000 matching pool for eight initial projects in the round. Eligible users can contribute to the projects and become stakeholders by receiving a protocol token allocation. Contribution caps have been implemented to ensure fair distribution among participants. The tokens received will remain locked for one year, fostering community-driven token economies. The Quadratic Acceleration Protocol introduces an innovative tokenization mechanism, combining Augmented Bonding Curves (ABC) with Quadratic Funding (QF) to enable equitable token distribution for early-stage projects.
Aztec Network unveiled the pre-release of Noir 1.0, the latest version of its high-level programming language designed for writing zk proofs. Noir streamlines zk application development, prioritizing privacy, developer accessibility, and versatility. With its Rust-inspired syntax, Noir features a rich type system and modern control flow. Noir also supports multiple proof systems and is already used to power over 600 projects. Aztec Network, the privacy-focused protocol behind Noir, enables private, client-side smart contract execution with public verifiability. The full release of Noir 1.0 is expected in the coming year, progressing towards the mainnet launch of Aztec Network.
Farcaster builder Varun Srinivasan introduced Snapchain, a high-performance data layer for Farcaster, designed to synchronize apps seamlessly. Snapchain is built in Rust and delivers throughput exceeding 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), with the capacity to support millions of daily users. Offering unlimited transactions for a fixed yearly fee, Snapchain eliminates the friction of micro-fees. Currently in its alpha release, Snapchain is targeting a full launch in Q1 2025.
