EthereumZuri.ch proudly announces the call for papers for our upcoming conference, "Ethereum Zürich 2024", taking place in the heart of Switzerland, a beacon for crypto innovation and blockchain research. We invite academics, developers, researchers, and thought leaders to submit papers that contribute to the advancement of Ethereum technology and its ecosystem.

We welcome the submission of proposals on the topics below, in the format of a talk, panel discussion, or hands-on workshop:

EVM & L1 Optimization
- Improvement of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
- Layer 1 (L1) performance optimization.

L2s, Bridges & Scalability
- Scaling Ethereum through Layer 2 solutions.
- Explore other potential scaling solutions.
- Interoperability and bridges.

Account Abstraction
- Exploration of related EIPs and research.
- Benefits and applications of account abstraction.

Identity & Privacy
- Decentralized identity systems built on public blockchains.
- Innovations in preserving user privacy.

Security
- Threat mitigation strategies for smart contracts, dApps, and bridges.

DeFi
- Discuss the integration and impact of decentralized finance.
- Regulatory considerations and challenges in DeFi.

Miscellaneous
- Welcoming a wide range of topics that contribute to the overall development of Ethereum technology, research, and its impact on the ecosystem.

We kindly ask that submissions avoid the following:

• Commercial app showcases & updates
• Sales pitches
• Fundraising talks

This Call for Papers closed on 2024-03-26 09:48 (Europe/Zurich).