LongCipher Lab is a grant-funded research team focused on pushing the boundaries of Web3 infrastructure. We're a small, highly impactful group making waves in the EVM ecosystem, backed by grants from Optimism Retro Funding, Argot Collective, Ethereum ESP, and the Ethereum Foundation (EF).
We're passionate about solving challenging problems at the forefront of Web3 technology. Our current research areas include:
- MEV Trading & Strategies: Developing innovative techniques for maximizing extractable value.
- High-Performance EVM Chains: Exploring parallel EVM architectures and optimizations.
- PBS Pipelines & Tools: Building and improving tools for proposer-builder separation, particularly for Layer-2 solutions.
- Based Rollups: Investigating and contributing to the development of this promising scaling solution.
- Preconfirmation Techniques: Advancing preconfirmation methods for improved transaction efficiency.
- AI in Trading & Data Analysis: Leveraging AI/ML for enhanced market prediction and data insights.
- Web3 Security: Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within the Web3 ecosystem.
- Cutting-Edge Protocols & EIPs: Active participation in shaping the future of Ethereum through EIP contributions (e.g., EIP-7702, EIP-2537, EOF).
We are a serious team. If you're interested in collaborating with us or join us, please contact @Akagi201