Devcon 2024 took place in Bangkok from November 12 to 15 and presented groundbreaking advancements in diverse sectors.
Researcher Justin Drake proposed the “Beam Chain” aiming for faster block times and quantum security, though deployment is expected post-2029.
Ethereum launched the “Mekong” testnet, a precursor to the Pectra upgrade which includes user-friendly account abstraction and improved staking mechanisms.
During Devcon 2024, Yoav Weiss gave a speech titled “Exploring the Future of Account Abstraction,” tracing its origins and discussing ERC-4337’s pivotal role.
Weiss also explored EIP-7701, proposing native account abstraction at Layer 1 to enable improved censorship resistance and trustless cross-chain bridging.
Safe co-founder Lukas Schor predicted that EIP-7702 could mark the tipping point for mass adoption of smart accounts, addressing a long-standing hurdle in Ethereum’s abstraction journey.
EIP-7702 aims to allow users to upgrade existing externally owned accounts (EOAs) into smart accounts without changing their structure, making the transition seamless for current wallet users.
Etherspot conducted a developer survey during the AA Community Hub at Devcon and extended the opportunity to participate in their AA Developer Survey to the broader Web3 community.
This initiative aims to gather insights into the challenges developers face when implementing AA, ensuring Etherspot's tools and infrastructure meet the needs of the ecosystem.
By participating, respondents will receive a detailed report based on the collected responses and a one-month free subscription to Etherspot’s Developer Plan for AA infrastructure.