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Oct 7, 2026 1 hr 21 min

Consensus Layer Meeting 188 [2026-10-01] | ACDC 188

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The conversation covers the ACDC 188 meeting, focusing on the upcoming Cepolia upgrade, incident response planning, and the scoping of the Hagoda upgrade. A significant portion is dedicated to discussing the proposal for quick slots, weighing its benefits against potential risks, particularly in relation to post-quantum security. The conversation delves into various Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), focusing on client perspectives regarding CFIness, concerns over CPU costs, and the implications of proposed changes like Top Up Sync and Execution Proofs. Participants express differing views on implementation challenges, efficiency, and the future direction of Ethereum's protocol. Takeaways Cepolia upgrade is imminent Quick slots proposal sparks debate Diverse client opinions on CFIness Concerns about CPU costs and efficiency Chapters 00:00 Introduction to ACDC 188 and Agenda Overview 08:09 Cepolia Upgrade and Fork Details 10:10 Incident Response Plan and Coordination 15:07 Hagoda Scoping and EIP Updates 24:49 Discussion on Quick Slots Proposal 51:03 Concerns and Considerations for Quick Slots 52:55 Client Perspectives on CFIness 57:40 Concerns Over CPU Costs and Implementation 01:01:26 Consensus on CFI and Future Steps 01:04:15 Introduction to Top Up Sync EIP 01:10:49 Debate on Control and Efficiency in Syncing 01:18:52 Discussion on Execution Proofs EIP

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