# ETHDenver 2022 Highlights

**Published by:** [JP](https://paragraph.com/@jpangelle/)
**Published on:** 2022-02-22
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@jpangelle/ethdenver-2022-highlights

## Content

Talks are listed in alphabetical order by titleA Rollup Vision for Ethereum: Zk vs OptimisticPanel | Link (29:41)A panel of rollup founders discuss the nuances of different approaches to scaling Ethereum on layer 2.A Tale of Two Wallets: Fighting the World of Closed Source Software with TallyCarolyn Reckhow | Thesis | Link (20:15)In response to Metamask’s complacency, capitalistic practices, and placing a restrictive license on their open-source code, Tally is introducing a truly decentralized, MIT licensed wallet governed and owned by the community.Andrew Yang Q&AAndrew Yang | Businessman | Link (32:02)David Hoffman interviews Andrew Yang about his general thoughts on the cryptocurrency/blockchain landscape.Build the Future of Web 3 - Faster and Easier New Tools and New FeaturesMarc Mercuri | ConsenSys | Link (17:58)Marc demoes a new Trufflesuite extension for VSCode to improve the speed and experience of Web3 development.Building an NFT API with The GraphNader Dabit | The Graph | Link (20:57)Nader explains the significance of having an indexing layer for querying chain data and demoes how to make your own subgraph.Crypto is Here to Set You FreeDavid Hoffman | Bankless | Link (19:21)David claims that DeFi is a new primitive that brings monetary value from platforms to its users rather than the other way around.Decentralizing Front-ends Now: Skynet, Homescreen, and More Secure dAppsDaniel Helm | Skynet | Link (16:28)Skynet sets out to upend the centralization of front-ends and file storage with a decentralized solution.EVM-to-EVM Chain Bridges: The Good, The Bad, and The UglyMartin Derka | Quantstamp | Link (18:49)Martin breaks down some of the methods that were used to hack chain bridges in 2021.From PGAs to 1559 to ETH2 — How Everything (and Nothing) Changes With Gas FeesMatt Culler | Blocknative | Link (19:24)Matt explains the history of Ethereum’s gas fee structure and how it may be affected by the merge to proof-of-stake.Governance is Messyjl2fa | SZNS | Link (14:30)jl2fa talks about the challenges and tradeoffs of organizing as a DAO.Introduction to Polkadot and SubstrateEmre Surmeli | Polkadot | Link (19:41)Emre gives a general overview of Polkadot’s value proposition.LayerZeroBryan Pellegrino | LayerZero | Link (17:33)Bryan rifts on the issues and challenges with cross chain communication.MEV: Navigating The Dark ForestOmer Arie Goldberg | Chaos Labs | Link (17:34)Omer explains MEV, the types of attacks, and brings awareness to the potential risks of being a victim.Money Streaming 101 Working with Programmable CashflowsSamuel Flamini and Francesco Renzi | Superfluid | Link (14:58)Superfluid leverages blockchain technology to allow for permissionless transfer of value over time.Navigating Remix in the Rockies!Robert Stupay | Ethereum Foundation | Link (12:33)Rob presents basic and new features of the Remix browser IDE.No Code DAO ProposalsDave Rusyniak | Tally | Link (19:21)Tally is releasing tools to help people safely organize DAOs regardless of their technical prowess.Optimistic Rollups, 2 Years InBenjamin Jones | Optimism | Link (17:44)Benjamin discusses the the past, present, and future of optimistic rollup.RAI: The First StablecoinBert Kellerman | Reflexer Labs | Link (15:59)RAI, a fork of DAI, is an unpegged and decentralized stablecoin meant to address the issues with pegged, decentralized stablecoins.Secure Off-Chain Data Availability for RollupsJohn Adler | Celestia Labs | Link (19:16)Celestia Labs is building the first modular blockchain network.SSO for Web3: Login with UnstoppableRoman Aleksandrenko | Unstoppable Domains | Link (10:01)Roman explains how Web3 will unlock the power for users to have a universal login, granular data permissioning, and better privacy.Steps to the Digital State & Open Mic AMAVitalik Buterin | Ethereum Foundation | Link (1:02:00)Vitalik outlines his vision of how blockchain can change the way that humans organize.The Case for Hierarchy in DAOsJoseph Delong | Astaria | Link (16:58)Joe challenges the notion that DAO’s need to be structureless and leaderless.The First Digital StateJared Polis | Governor of Colorado | Link (13:24)The governor speaks about the Colorado’s efforts to embrace cryptocurrency.The Off Chain Internet: Decentralized Identity & Verifiable CredentialsEvin McMullen | disco | Link (11:56)Evin lists several issues with how NFTs are being leveraged for identity and how these issues can be addressed seamlessly with a new W3C standard.The Proper Treatment of RandomnessMartin Derka | Quantstamp | Link (20:21)Martin discusses the importance and challenges of achieving true randomness on the blockchain.The Revolution Will Not be Reported QuarterlyFredrik Haga | Dune Analytics | Link (14:38)Data on the blockchain is transparent and available in real-time unlike traditional public company’s data which is typically available once every three months.Top Secretpplpleasr | PleasrDAO | Link (18:28)pplpleasr announces a new NFT based project.

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