Ethereum Protocol Fellowship Cohort 5 Recap

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TLDR: :rocket: Ethereum Protocol Fellowship Cohort 5 Wrapped Up Successfully!

Key Points:

  • :glowing_star: 20 initial participants, 45 total contributors
  • :laptop: 30 projects across Ethereum core ecosystem
  • :globe_with_meridians: Expanded to 5-month duration with two EPF Day events
  • :books: Continued Protocol Study Group for 2025
  • :soon_arrow: EPF6 applications coming soon in April

In-depth summary:

The Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF) completed its fifth cohort with remarkable achievements. This iteration brought significant improvements, including an extended 5-month program and two EPF Day events - one at EthCC in Brussels and another at Devcon in Bangkok. The fellowship received over 300 applications, ultimately selecting 20 participants with initial stipends and welcoming an additional 25 contributors.

The cohort focused on diverse projects spanning Ethereum client development, research, and core protocol improvements. Fellows worked with mentors from various teams like Grandine, Prysm, Lighthouse, and others, contributing to critical areas such as network simulations, client enhancements, and protocol research. Projects ranged from implementing PeerDAS in different clients to exploring EVM memory repricing and creating new networking tools.

A notable addition this year was the Protocol Study Group, which ran for 10 weeks before the fellowship, providing a more comprehensive onboarding experience. This approach helped fellows arrive with deeper knowledge and better preparation for their projects. The program continues to emphasize open-source collaboration and learning, with all resources and project outcomes freely available.

ELI5:

Imagine a group of super-smart tech friends who love Ethereum. They spend months learning and building cool things to make Ethereum work better, like upgrading a big, complex LEGO set that helps people use the internet in new ways! :puzzle_piece::rocket:

Writer’s Main Point:

The Ethereum Protocol Fellowship is a critical pathway for nurturing new talent and driving innovation in the Ethereum ecosystem, providing structured learning and meaningful contribution opportunities for aspiring core developers.

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Uwu, I hope you enjoyed this summary! :rainbow::sparkles: