Eli BarbieriinNethermind.ethStarknet and zkSync: A comparative analysisValidity rollups, also known as ZK-rollups, have emerged as highly competitive, practical, and inexpensive Layer 2 solutions in recentFeb 222Feb 222
Eli BarbieriinCicero LabsIs Crypto Really Decentralized?Over the last 10 years, the major selling point for crypto and blockchain has been its decentralized nature and resistance to censorship…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Eli BarbieriAnti-Frontrunning ProjectsFrontrunning and Sandwich attacks have grown dramatically over the past 2 years, with a significant number of transactions on decentralized…Oct 26, 2021Oct 26, 2021
Eli BarbieriFrontrunner Router BreakdownFrontrunning bots have become a common occurrence on the Ethereum network, and most of these bots are utilizing the Flashbots bundled…Sep 25, 2021Sep 25, 2021
Eli BarbieriERC-20 Tokens For BeginnersWhile most people know that there are different cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum, Bitcoin, Litecoin, or Bitcoin Cash. However, most average…Sep 20, 2021Sep 20, 2021
Eli BarbieriMethod Analysis of Frontrunner ContractsEthereum Smart contracts have massive flexibility, and one aspect of that is the MethodID system. Smart contracts are very similar to…Sep 11, 2021Sep 11, 2021
Eli BarbieriUnderstanding The Uniswap ProtocolThe Ethereum Smart Contract System allows for massive flexibility, and one major part of that is the ERC-20 Token Standard. I will dive…Sep 4, 2021Sep 4, 2021
Eli BarbieriDecompiling and Understanding FrontrunnersWhen an new user joins the Ethereum Ecosystem, they typically begin by transferring some ETH to a MetaMask wallet, and making a trade on…Aug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021