Understanding How Ethereum Evolves with Pooja Ranjan | WiEP Cohort 04 Week 08

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Welcome to the Cohort 4 Week 8 of the WiEP Study Group! 🚀👩‍💻 In this session of the Women in Ethereum Protocol study group, Pooja Ranjan, a co-founder of WIEP and Etherworld, discusses the evolution of Ethereum through EIPs (Ethereum Improvement Proposals). The conversation covers the process of taking an EIP from idea to implementation, the role of community feedback, and the testing phases involved before deployment on the mainnet. Pooja also shares her personal journey into the Ethereum ecosystem, highlighting the flexibility and opportunities it offers, especially for women re-entering the workforce. The session encourages participation in the Ethereum community through various roles, from content creation to technical contributions. Helpful Resources & Links - Ethereum Protocol Calender: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y191cGFvZm9uZzhtZ3JtcmtlZ243aWM3aGs1c0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t - Learn more about EIPs: https://eips.ethereum.org/ - Pooja's talk on EIPs basics: https://youtu.be/3E9LJd_wyy4 - Pooja's EDCON 2025 talk: https://youtu.be/uVj7JyTbLbg?si=i6agtHJvu8S5NvBd - Ethereum PM issues: https://github.com/ethereum/pm/issues - Eth R&D Discord: https://discord.gg/SfR78mNvjT - Ethereum Protocol Calls: https://www.youtube.com/@EthereumProtocol/streams - Ecosystem Support Program(ESP): https://esp.ethereum.foundation/ - Pectra Mainnet Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/NbxaCZYtW-I?si=_E-W-GlDgculzfv0 - Ethereum Foundation Blog: https://blog.ethereum.org/ - PEEPanEIP Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cwHXAawZxqu0PKKyMzG_3BJV_xZTi1F - Fusaka PEEPanEIP Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cwHXAawZxoIenfk7OJry4rxcqX-eqBt - The Fusaka Files: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cwHXAawZxpz-erUbKKUnnGoQNdF8s7Z - EIP Insight: https://eipsinsight.com/home - EIP Summit Devconnect 2025 Invite: https://luma.com/5lwboseu Curious about our previous cohort? 🤔 Check out the full playlist for WiEP Cohort 03 here: ▶️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cwHXAawZxpbEZhQYgOW8mbQDbLoyQDT 💬 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Become a part of our vibrant community on Discord! Get the latest updates on meetings, events, and connect with fellow members. 🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/PEYpbrThJV 📚 RESOURCES & MATERIALS All the links you need to follow along and contribute. 📖 Handbook: https://hackmd.io/@poojaranjan/WiEPHandbook 🎥 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4cwHXAawZxpbEZhQYgOW8mbQDbLoyQDT 📂 GitHub: https://github.com/wiepteam/studygroup 🎤 MEET THE TEAM Connect with our amazing team members on Twitter/X: 🔹 Hsiao-Wei Wang: https://twitter.com/hwwonx 🔹 La Donna Higgins: https://twitter.com/ladonnarhiggins 🔹 Pooja Ranjan: https://twitter.com/poojaranjan19 💌 GET IN TOUCH Have questions or want to collaborate? Reach out to us! 📧 Email: wiepteam@gmail.com 🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wiepteam If you found this session helpful, please give it a thumbs up 👍, share it with your network, and subscribe for more content\! 👉🏻 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Women in Ethereum Protocol 01:15 Understanding Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) 01:57 The Evolution of Ethereum and EIPs 03:45 EIP Process: From Idea to Implementation 04:30 Testing and Development Networks 06:43 Transitioning to Mainnet: Testing and Deployment 08:21 Decision Making in EIP Selection 10:46 Coordination and Consensus in Ethereum 12:57 Roadmap of Ethereum Upgrades 15:03 Upcoming Upgrades and Their Significance 16:26 Engagement and Community Involvement 18:49 Engagement and Community Interaction 19:52 Ethereum Protocol Meetings and Resources 20:19 Contributions and Recognition in the Ethereum Community 21:09 Understanding EIP Contributions 22:20 Funding Projects and EIP Scope 26:27 Non-Technical Contributions to Ethereum 31:36 Opportunities for Content Creators 32:58 Navigating the Ethereum Ecosystem 34:07 Layer 2 Solutions and Their Impact on Ethereum 35:37 Exploring PeerDaaS and Layer 2 Solutions 36:21 Pooja's Journey into Ethereum 38:32 Empowering Women in Tech 40:28 Understanding EIPs and Their Importance 43:49 The Evolution of EIPs and Their Impact 46:31 EIP 8004 and Its Significance 49:09 The Relationship Between EIPs and RIPs 51:18 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement #EIPs #Ethereum #Fusaka #womenintech