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Preconf.erence is a one-day event preceding Devcon 7, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and practitioners in the preconfirmation and MEV space. Attendees can engage with cutting-edge research, participate in panel discussions, and network with peers from across the Ethereum ecosystem.

Co-Hosts: Nethermind, Taiko Gwyneth, Puffer Finance

🗓️ Preconf.erence Agenda - November 11th

MORNING SESSIONS

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration & Morning Coffee 

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM: Welcome & Intro (Murat Akdeniz, Primev)

9:40 AM - 10:05 AM: "On the Economic Viability of Preconfirmations"

  • Conor McMenamin (Nethermind)

10:05 AM - 10:50 AM: Panel - "Preconf Flavors"

  • Moderator: Evan Kim (Primev)

  • Panelists: • mempirate (Chainbound) • Kevin Lepsoe (ETH Gas) • Harry Gao (Lu Ban) • Murat Akdeniz (Primev)

10:50 AM - 11:20 AM: "Preconfirmations in Taiko/Gwyneth"

  • Brecht Devos (Taiko/Gwyneth)

11:20 AM - 12:05 PM: Panel - "Validator POV"

  • Moderator: Drew Harding (Primev)

  • Panelists: • Drew van de Werff (Commit Boost) • Michael Moser (Chorus One) • Joshua Cheong (Mantle)

12:05 PM - 12:30 PM: "Preconfs on Mainnet"

  • Murat Akdeniz & Christian Matt (Primev)

12:30 PM - 1:35 PM: Lunch Break

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

1:35 PM - 2:20 PM: "Exploring Based Preconfirmations Without Gateways"

  • Lin Oshitani (Nethermind)

2:35 PM - 3:25 PM: Panel - "Based Rollups"

  • Moderator: Justin Drake (Ethereum Researcher)

  • Panelists: • Kaito (Spire) • Evan Kim (Primev) • Ahmad Bitar (Nethermind) • Irfan Shaik (Interstate)

3:25 PM - 4:15 PM: Panel - "Solver POV"

  • Moderator: Wee Howe (Tokka Labs)

  • Panelists: • Markus Schmitt (Propeller) • Matt Deible (Odos) • Connor Howe (Enso) • Nikita Ovchinnik (Barter) • Vishwa Naik (Anera)

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM: Panel - "Shared Sequencing and Synchronous Commitments"

  • Moderator: Christian Matt (Primev)

  • Panelists: • Brecht Devos (Taiko) • Noah Pravecek (Nodekit) • Alysia (Espresso) • Dex Chen (Semantic) • AJ Park (Radius) • Can Kisagun (T1)

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Networking & Refreshments

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Networking Breaks will be interspersed throughout the day, providing ample opportunity to connect with speakers, panelists, and fellow attendees in the beautiful Garden area.

Panel Discussion Topics:

  • Different Preconfirmation Flavors:

    • Exploring various approaches to preconfirmations

  • Validator Perspective on Preconfirmations:

    • Insights from major validators and restaking protocols on how preconfirmations impact their operations and strategies.

  • Preconfs & MEV: Searcher & Solver POV:

    • Diving deep into how preconfirmations intersect with MEV

  • Preconfirmations for Wallets, dApps, and Accounts:

    • Exploring practical applications and user-facing implications with input from wallet developers, dApp creators, and account abstraction experts.

  • Synchronous Transactions Across Networks:

    • Discussing cross-chain possibilities with participants from bridging and messaging protocols.

Preconf.erence @ Devcon 7 is sponsored by Nethermind, Taiko Gwyneth, Puffer Finance, Spire, Tokka Labs, and Longhash Ventures.

Venue Walkthrough

Location
90 Soi Sukhumvit 24
Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Garden Lounge @ Sukhumvit Park, Bangkok - Marriott Executive Apartments
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