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Thank you Anaïs Ofranc and QualitaX

After several years in leadership roles with the Crosschain Interoperability WG, first as part of EEA’s technical staff and latterly as co-chair through her EEA member company QualitaX, Anaïs Ofranc is stepping down as co-chair. During that time, alongside co-chair Dr Weijia Zhang of Wanchain, Anaïs has helped the group…

Oct 31, 2024
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Another implementation of EEA’s DLT Interoperability Specification

1 October 2024 EEA’s Crosschain Interoperability Working Group has just published a case study describing an implementation of the EEA DLT Interoperability Specification. This case study describes an implementation of the recently published version 1 specification, to enable interactions between the EVM-based Polygon blockchain, and the RUST-based Sobrana Smart Contracts…

Oct 1, 2024
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EEA Releases DLT Interoperability Specification

19 September 2024 The EEA today released version 1 of its new DLT Interoperability Specification. About the specification This specification provides a standard framework to enable interactions across different blockchains and distributed ledgers. Using this standard reduces development time and the likelihood of errors by providing software teams with a…

Sep 19, 2024
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Bringing Ecosystems Together: How W3C DIDs and VCs can help with Ethereum’s Three Transitions

Abstract Vitalik Buterin identified three crucial transitions for Ethereum: scaling through L2 rollups to reduce costs, enhancing wallet security via smart contract wallets for better security and user experience, and advancing privacy through privacy-preserving mechanisms. This article explores how integrating W3C Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) and Verifiable Credentials (VCs) can address…

Sep 12, 2024
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Resolving the Dichotomy: DeFi Compliance under Zero-Knowledge

Opinion from Dr. Andreas Freund. 21 August 2024 TL/DR There are platform solutions for DeFi protocols to integrate regulatory compliance without compromising decentralization. Using blockchain technology and cryptographic protocols, DeFi protocols can ensure secure and transparent transactions that meet regulatory standards while maintaining user privacy. Such protocols enforce compliance rules…

Aug 21, 2024
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EEA Releases DeFi Risk Assessment Guidelines v1

17 July 2024 EEA Introduces Enterprise Standard for Assessing DeFi Protocols EEA today published the DeFi Risk Assessment Guidelines, Version 1 <https://entethalliance.org/specs/defi-risks/>. This is a pioneering document compiling risks for DeFi protocols, along with mitigation strategies. The guidelines also cover the documentation and data a project should have available to…

Jul 17, 2024
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EEA Releases DLT Interoperability Case Study

Monday 8 July 2024 A new case study showcases the successful implementation of cross-chain Delivery versus Payment (DvP) settlement using EEA DLT Interoperability Specification The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) today released a new case study today demonstrating a successful implementation of its Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Interoperability Specification. The Distributed…

Jul 8, 2024
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DRAMA WG releases Defi Risk Guidelines Review Draft

16 January 2024 The EEA’s Defi Risk Assessment, Management, and Accounting Working Group (more often called the “DRAMA WG“) today released a Review Draft of its Defi Risk Guidelines discussion paper. The group invites public comment on the draft through 15 April 2024. The Review Draft is available…

Jan 16, 2024
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EEA releases Ethereum Layer 2 for the Enterprise: An Update

The EEA today released an update to its Layer 2 for the Enterprise report.  The summary report is an update to the 2021 EEA Mini Report on Ethereum Layer 2 and other scaling solutions and is designed to be standalone. This mini-report: The report can be downloaded here. …

Dec 22, 2023
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