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 recent32 min read·Feb 22, 2024--1--1
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…6 min read·Apr 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…3 min read·Oct 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…2 min read·Sep 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…3 min read·Sep 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…4 min read·Sep 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…2 min read·Sep 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…2 min read·Aug 20, 2021----