EigenCloud Slashing Competition Awards $2.5M to Top Researchers
EigenCloud Slashing Competition Awards $2.5M to Top Researchers
馃攳 Researchers Crack The Code
EigenLayer has concluded its $2.5M research competition focused on securing EigenCloud's slashing mechanism.
The competition strengthened the foundational security of the Verifiable Cloud platform:
- Researchers conducted extensive code testing
- Work validated trust guarantees
- Enhanced security for programmable applications
EigenCloud represents a significant step towards verifiable applications, building on EigenLayer's cloud infrastructure. The platform aims to provide robust verification capabilities for next-generation decentralized services.
Learn more about EigenCloud's verifiable foundation for programmable applications.
Congrats to the top researchers from our $2.5M competition to secure EigenCloud's slashing launch. Their work went beyond testing code; it reinforced the trust guarantees that make the Verifiable Cloud possible. 鈽侊笍
Milestone down: Final results from the $2,500,000 @eigenlayer competition are in. 馃獝 Your top-ranked researchers: 馃 @10xhash: $136,958.55 馃 @Audittens: $96,101.02 馃 @Aamirusmani1552: $68,668.11 Honorable mentions: @philbugcatcher: $52,531.10 @el_hajin: $40,610.32 Thanks
Aethir Cloud Builds Decentralized GPU Network on EigenLayer
**Aethir Cloud** is developing a decentralized GPU network for AI and gaming as an Active Validator Set (AVS) on EigenCloud. Key metrics include: - $91M+ in reported annualized revenue - 70% network utilization (industry average: 10-25%) - ~400,000+ GPUs including 3000+ NVIDIA H100s/H200s - 59,000+ Edge devices The infrastructure is secured through Aethir's ATH staking pool on the EigenLayer protocol, allowing public participation in network security. This initiative represents a significant step toward building verifiable compute infrastructure for AI and Web3 applications.
EigenLayer Introduces Multi-Protocol ETH Restaking
EigenLayer has launched a groundbreaking feature allowing ETH holders to restake their assets across multiple protocols simultaneously. The system creates new opportunities for: - Additional protocol fee earnings - Enhanced network security - Improved capital efficiency The platform connects restakers, operators, and developers in a collaborative ecosystem that aims to strengthen Ethereum's infrastructure while reducing operational costs. Want to learn more about restaking? Visit [EigenLayer's documentation](https://docs.eigenlayer.xyz)
VIBEscore: AI Judge on Verifiable Cloud Launches
EigenCloud introduces VIBEscore, a pioneering AI judge system built on verifiable cloud technology. The platform allows users to: - Score tweets through AI evaluation - Test system integrity via simulated bribery attempts - Challenge and verify scoring results This interactive system serves dual purposes: a user-facing game interface and an underlying protocol stress test. The launch coincides with EigenLayer Studio's release, providing developers with an AI-powered environment for building and testing AVS (Active Validator Set) concepts. Try VIBEscore at [vibescore.eigencloud.xyz](http://vibescore.eigencloud.xyz) Explore EigenLayer Studio at [studio.eigenlayer.xyz](http://studio.eigenlayer.xyz)
Weekly Verifiable Stack Updates: EigenCloud Launch & Ecosystem Growth
Key developments in the verifiable stack this week: - **EigenCloud Launch**: Official unveiling with comprehensive documentation and roadmap - **Industry Recognition**: Earnifi secured Best Financial Services App award - **Technical Progress**: New ZK infrastructure documentation released - **Innovation**: Implementation of blockchain-based wellness rewards using verifiable randomness - **Market Evolution**: New stablecoin classification system based on trust enforcement mechanisms EigenCloud's launch garnered significant attention, with coverage from major outlets including Forbes, CoinDesk, and Blockworks. A16Z backed the platform with a $70M token purchase. Resources: - [EigenCloud Documentation](https://docs.eigencloud.xyz) - [Technical Blog](https://blog.eigencloud.xyz) - [Developer Guide](https://docs.eigencloud.xyz/products/eigenlayer/developers)