• EigenLayer boosts EigenDA’s security on Ethereum, countering Sybil and DDoS attacks.

  • New security includes IP checks and ECDSA, ensuring verified user identities.

  • EigenLayer introduces permissionless payments, enhancing data throughput by 2024.

EigenLayer has taken significant steps to fortify the security of its EigenDA data availability service on the Ethereum mainnet. The introduction of a new security feature aims to safeguard against both Sybil and distributed denial of service attacks, enhancing the reliability and safety of the service for all users.

1/ EigenDA usage is currently free for rollups on mainnet. We welcome all rollups to post blobs to EigenDA on Ethereum mainnet.In order to prevent Sybil/DDoS attacks with a free tier, we have implemented a whitelist with either IP or ETH address ECDSA authentication.

— EigenDA (@eigen_da) June 22, 2024

Strengthening Authentication Methods 

The security upgrade incorporates advanced methods such as internet protocol address checks and the use of Ethereum’s elliptic curve digital signature algorithm (ECDSA) authentication. ECDSA is a cryptographic technique that utilizes the principles of public-key cryptography, ensuring that each user’s identity is verified securely.

Moreover, EigenLayer’s commitment to its clients is evident as it offers a free tier with data throughput capabilities significantly higher than current market demands. This allows even the busiest rollups on Ethereum to operate efficiently without interruption. For partners requiring more extensive data capabilities, EigenDA provides the option to request increased throughput, accommodating a wide range of needs and supporting various innovative applications.

Additionally, EigenLayer’s ongoing projects include the development of permissionless payments for increased data throughput, which is expected to launch by the end of 2024. This initiative will enable users to reserve bandwidth at a fixed rate, catering to high-demand scenarios.

Community Engagement and Token Distribution 

The recent completion of the second phase of the EIGEN token airdrop has also played a crucial role in EigenLayer’s ecosystem, distributing 113 million EIGEN tokens to its community members. While these tokens remain locked until the third quarter of 2024, they underline EigenLayer’s strategy to engage and reward its community actively.

As EigenLayer continues to expand its services on the Ethereum mainnet, it strengthens the blockchain’s overall security architecture, ensuring that it remains a trusted platform for various proof-of-stake projects. This approach not only enhances security but also broadens the trust network necessary for new technological advancements within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Read Also:

  • Revolutionary EigenLayer: Staking Game-Changer Arrives

  • BingX Introduces Eigenlayer Token Spot Trading Amid Growing Popularity of Ethereum Restaking Ecosystem

  • Decentralized Fund Management Platform DeSyn Launch Liquidity Restaking Fund, Enjoy triple points for Eigenlayer, Renzo, and DeSyn

  • Revolutionizing Blockchain: Top 5 Altcoin Projects with Record 2024 Funding- Berachain, EigenLayer, Eclipse, Avail, & Monad

  • Algorand has 10x Solana’s Smart Contract Throughput

The post EigenLayer Bolsters Security to Shield Data Service from Cyber Threats appeared first on Crypto News Land.