Quick Take

Paradigm introduces Stateless Reth.
Summer of Protocols returns.
Ethereum Film unveils global release.
EF academic grants close Sunday.

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Ress Stateless Ethereum Node

Paradigm released Reth v1.3, the latest version of its Ethereum execution client written in Rust. The release addresses and fixes all known issues with Pectra. Reth v1.3 also

introduces

Stateless Reth, also known as Ress, a fully validating Ethereum Execution Layer that reduces node storage requirements to just 14GB. Stateless nodes help improve decentralization, scale the L1 gas limit, enhance L2s, and enable the implementation of Native Rollups. In a Stateless Ethereum model, nodes don’t need to store the entire chain state to process transactions. Instead, each block provides the necessary data through proofs, allowing nodes to validate blocks.

Summer Of Protocols 2025

The Summer of Protocols (SoP) is accepting applications for its third cohort. The program focuses on research and development in the realm of protocols, and this year’s theme, "Accelerating Order," aims to showcase how protocolization can be dynamic and constructive. The program is divided into three tracks. Protocol Education, Scene-Making, and Technical Foundations. The Protocol Education track offers $500,000 in grants to faculty and educators for developing courses on protocols. The Scene-Making track supports the exploration and development of protocol fiction, featuring writing contests. The Technical Foundations track features workshops dedicated to the formalization of protocols.

Ethereum Film Global Release

Vitalik: An Ethereum Story, a community-funded feature documentary exploring the creation of Ethereum, is set for a global release on April 15th. The documentary will be available for mainstream streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. Filmed over three years across 28 cities and 15 countries, the documentary dives into Vitalik Buterin’s journey and the worldwide community of Ethereum developers.