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EIP-7702: Ethereum’s Next Step Toward a More Flexible Account Model
Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) and smart contracts in Ethereum have traditionally been distinct: EOAs are controlled by private keys and can initiate transactions, while smart contracts can execute code when triggered but cannot initiate transactions. EIP-7702 bridges this gap by allowing EOAs to execute code, effectively blurring the lines between them and smart contracts. This…
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EIP-7702: Ethereum’s Next Step Toward a More Flexible Account Model
Externally Owned Accounts (EOAs) and smart contracts in Ethereum have traditionally been distinct: EOAs are controlled by private keys and can initiate transactions, while smart contracts can execute code when triggered but cannot initiate transactions.
EIP-7702 bridges this gap by allowing EOAs to execute code, effectively blurring the lines between them and smart contracts. This proposal represents a major step toward native account abstraction, enhancing Ethereum’s usability, security, and programmability.
Closing ceremony of the Blockchain Technologies course University of Malaga 2024
On Thursday, June 6, the closing event of the fifth edition of the Blockchain Technologies course at the University of Málaga took place. This fifth edition of the course has once again demonstrated the enormous talent of the students and the potential of blockchain technology in various fields.
BLS-HSM for Ethereum: Enhancing Validator Key Security
One of the most critical security challenges in blockchain networks is protecting cryptographic keys. While hardware wallets provide a robust solution for individual users, securing validator keys in Ethereum’s consensus layer requires a different approach. Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) are commonly used in secure environments to protect private keys and execute cryptographic operations without exposing sensitive material.
However, there has been a notable absence of open-source HSMs supporting BLS signatures, the cryptographic scheme essential for Ethereum validators. Recognizing this gap, Decentralized Security initiated the development of an open-source BLS-HSM