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ChainSafe is a leading blockchain research and development firm specializing in infrastructure solutions for web3.| ChainSafe
ChainSafe is a leading blockchain research and development firm specializing in infrastructure solutions for web3.| ChainSafe
A practical rundown of tools and techniques for tracking down memory use in Rust, drawn from profiling the Forest Filecoin node. From heaptrack and gperftools/pprof to dhat and valgrind, here’s what worked, what didn’t, and how to spot OOM risks.| ChainSafe
Sequencers are vital for Layer 2 rollups on Ethereum and beyond, but face risks from bugs, censorship, and stalls. Exploring modular sequencing can unlock safer, more scalable blockchain networks.| ChainSafe
July was a big month across the ChainSafe ecosystem, with progress spanning privacy tech, infrastructure upgrades, and core client development.| ChainSafe
After months of research, prototyping, and iteration, we’re proud to release the Zcash Snap: a fully functional MetaMask Snap that lets users send, receive, and manage shielded ZEC directly from the browser. The challenge Most cryptocurrencies work fine in a browser. Zcash isn’t most cryptocurrencies. Its| ChainSafe
Lodestar's vision for Glamsterdam's headliner is an opportunity to optimize Ethereum's slot structuring, separate consensus and execution concerns, and ensure we set ourselves up for future success in shortening slot times with data on overhead concerns.| ChainSafe
Our team has been travelling the world, speaking at web3 conferences like EthCC in Cannes, Protocol Berg in Berlin, and the aptly named Berlinterop this June.| ChainSafe
FRC-0104: Common Node API, defines a standard API for Filecoin nodes using OpenRPC. It streamlines core methods across clients like Lotus and Forest, reducing guesswork and improving compatibility. With clear schemas and conformance testing, apps target one spec and work across compliant clients.| ChainSafe
Lodestar’s future: transitioning from a pure JavaScript client focused on browser compatibility to a performance-first, hybrid JavaScript and Zig architecture.| ChainSafe
From a fresh new website to exciting protocol updates, validator milestones, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next, the ChainSafe team has been busy across the stack.| ChainSafe
At its core, Ethereum was designed with one intention: decentralization. But as Ethereum grows, staying true to that intention becomes harder. One of the thorniest challenges? MEV (Maximal Extractable Value). It's not just a technical vulnerability or an incentive misalignment. It reshapes how blocks are built, who builds them, and| ChainSafe
In April, ChainSafe made significant strides to ensure our services were ready for the evolving needs of the Ethereum, Polkadot and Filecoin ecosystems.| ChainSafe
Immutability was never just technical. From stone tablets to CIDs, we’ve always tried to make memory last. In blockchains, it’s a core tenet, data sealed by consensus. In Filecoin, it's a web of incentives, proofs, and people choosing not to forget.| ChainSafe
500 Lido validator keys on Hoodi, joining the Web3 Decentralized Nodes program, and continued development in Polkadot, Filecoin and Ethereum ecosystems.| ChainSafe
In response to the Fusaka deadline outlined in the All Core Developers March Checkpoint, this blog post summarizes the collective thoughts of Lodestar's perspective on the Fusaka hard fork. Keep Fusaka Small and Focused Taking into account some lessons learned from the Pectra retrospective published in February, we| ChainSafe
When the Holesky hard fork went sideways, validators struggled through hidden bugs, misconfigured clients, and unexpected chain splits. Here’s how quick thinking, precise fixes, and community teamwork turned a chaotic experience into a valuable lesson for future forks.| ChainSafe
Key lessons learnt from Ethereum’s latest hard fork. From feature cramming to scope creep, we’re exploring ways to streamline coordination, shorten fork cycles, and enhance stability—ensuring Ethereum remains resilient and future-ready.| ChainSafe
Forest is a Filecoin client written in Rust. Built by ChainSafe with support from Protocol Labs, some of Forest’s new features are a case study on how diversity of thought and implementation can push the ecosystem forward| ChainSafe
