EthereumZuri.ch is excited to invite academics, researchers, and thought leaders to submit their papers to the Academia / Research Track of "EthereumZüri.ch 2025." This track is dedicated to advancing the blockchain stack through rigorous scientific inquiry and theoretical exploration.

1. P2P Networking and Storage
- Data Propagation and Gossip Protocols
- Distributed Storage Systems
- Network Topology and Optimization

2. Consensus Mechanisms, Tokenomics, and Game Theory
- Novel Consensus Algorithms
- Tokenomics and Incentive Design
- Game Theoretical Models in Blockchain
- Staking and Governance Mechanisms

3. Formal Methods and Security
- Formal Verification of Smart Contracts
- Security Protocol Design and Analysis
- Attack Vectors and Defense Mechanisms
- Privacy-Preserving Technologies

4. Policy, Regulations, and Ethics
- Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
- Ethical Implications of Decentralized Systems
- Blockchain and Governance
- Data Sovereignty and Decentralization

5. Algorithms, Zero-Knowledge Proofs, and Computational Efficiency
- Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) and Cryptographic Primitives
- Algorithmic Optimization for Blockchain Environments
- Virtual Machine and Code Execution Optimization
- Computational Complexity in Blockchain
- Efficient Hashing & Verification Algorithms

If your project is primarily centered around industry applications, please consider submitting to the Industry Track.

If your work is focused on fostering collaboration, innovation, and alignment within the Ethereum community, we encourage you to submit to the Community Track.

You can enter proposals until 2025-01-09 18:00 (Europe/Zurich), 1 month, 2 weeks from now.