Clean diaper, a popular decentralized infrastructure provider, has declared a notable improvement in the security of its EiganDA platform. The main objective of this update is to strengthen defenses against Sybil and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by implementing whitelisting security mechanisms.
EigenLayer’s EigenDA Platform Undergoes Security Advancements
During the weekend, EigenDA from EigenLayer announcement its plans to improve the platform’s defense mechanism with whitelisting security measures to combat imminent Sybil and DDoS attacks. This action is part of Eigenlayer’s broader plan to strengthen its network against possible weaknesses and provide users and developers with a stable environment.
Depending on the platform, to ensure enhanced security and secure access to the service, the whitelisting security mechanism uses either an Internet Protocol (IP) address or EthereumAuthentication using the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA).
In the rapidly evolving world of decentralized applications and blockchain technology, these steps are essential to preserving network reliability and integrity. By pre-approving trusted nodes and users of the EiganDA network, the whitelisting security technique reduces the possibility of malicious actors attempting to interfere with operations using Sybil or DDoS attacks.
The current free, permissionless tier of EigenLayer offers 6 128 KB blobs per batch, for a total of 768 KB every 10 minutes. Specifically, this is more than the majority of Ethereum rollups such as Base are currently using.
Importantly, EigenLayer’s EigenDA is capable of running load tests on the mainnet at peak rates of up to 10 MB/s. EigenDA continuously generates 0.6 MB of synthetic load per second compared to Ethereum blob 4844 throughput and Celestia main network with 0.032 MB/s and ⅙ MB/s respectively.
Currently, the platform is developing permissionless payments for EigenDA’s blob debit, scheduled for release later this year. When this system is deployed, EigenDA will also provide reserved bandwidth for high-speed use cases at a predetermined rate.
Second phase airdrop for LRT users
EigenDA security update arrives just days after the platform spear the second phase of its Season 1 airdrop for Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRT) users. According to the announcement, users who have used the Kelp, Pendle, and Equilibrium LRT protocols can now claim their tokens.
Based on interactions with EigenLayer, the foundation said it sets aside allocations for each LRT procedure, applying no fines and adhering to the same standards as in phase 1. The platform emphasized that the decline in participation EIGEN was determined by each TLR protocol in relation to its end user while performing Sybil and risk assessments to determine eligible addresses and claims.
Users who interacted with these protocols before March 15 can claim their tokens before September 7. Additionally, every participant of the first phase of the Stakedrop is also qualified to make a claim and all new participants of phase 2, who staked before March 15, will receive an additional 100 EIGEN.
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