‘Protocols’ are sets of rules that govern how data is transmitted and managed across networks. In blockchain, they define the operational logic, consensus mechanisms, and transaction validation procedures. They are the foundational architecture of digital asset systems.
Context
The evolution and adoption of new ‘Protocols’ are central to advancements in blockchain technology. Discussions frequently revolve around the scalability, security, and decentralization characteristics of various blockchain protocols and their capacity to support expanding use cases.
Mechanism design introduces revelation games to Proof-of-Stake, ensuring a unique truthful equilibrium that fundamentally mitigates coordination failures and dishonest forks.
Game theory-based revelation mechanisms create a unique, truthful equilibrium for PoS consensus, fundamentally securing block proposal against economic attack.
A new consensus protocol leveraging epidemic-style communication eliminates fixed validators, achieving superior throughput and latency for extreme-scale networks.
The SEC's no-action relief operationalizes institutional digital asset custody by clarifying the "qualified custodian" status for state-chartered trust companies.
The record $237B TVL signals successful institutional capital integration, yet the 22.4% user drop reveals a critical product-market fit failure at the retail layer.
A new synchronous protocol achieves adaptive word complexity in Byzantine Agreement, scaling communication with actual faults to unlock efficient, fault-tolerant consensus.
US regulators SEC and CFTC initiate a comprehensive harmonization effort, clarifying spot commodity trading and reaffirming foreign exchange registration, signaling a strategic shift towards integrated digital asset oversight.
This research introduces revelation mechanisms, notably Simultaneous Report and Solomonic, to enforce truthful block proposals and resolve forks, enhancing blockchain security and efficiency.
A novel Blockchain Epidemic Consensus Protocol enhances scalability and efficiency for extreme-scale decentralized networks, surpassing traditional and modern algorithms.
Aave's V4 upgrade revolutionizes DeFi lending by enabling customized, isolated markets, optimizing capital efficiency and mitigating systemic risk across the ecosystem.
A delegate call vulnerability within a multi-signature wallet granted administrative control, allowing unauthorized asset transfers and limitless token minting.
This research establishes a foundational mathematical framework for Maximal Extractable Value, enabling rigorous analysis and provably secure defenses against economic exploitation.
A critical flaw in a newly deployed ERC4626 vault's exchange rate calculation allowed an attacker to drain $9.8 million by manipulating perceived collateral value.
This research introduces a formal, abstract model for Maximal Extractable Value, enabling systematic analysis and the development of provably secure blockchain protocols.
RippleX's deployment of Deep Freeze and Credentials on XRPL establishes a foundational compliance layer, critical for attracting regulated institutional capital to decentralized finance.
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