Ethereum's Gasper Consensus: Checkpoint Finality Explained
Gasper pairs LMD-GHOST with Casper FFG to finalize Ethereum blocks. The checkpoint math, the two-thirds threshold, and what irreversibility actually costs.
№ 002EthereumEthereum's Gasper Consensus: Block Finality Explained
Gasper requires two-thirds of staked ETH to justify a checkpoint before finalizing it. The exact mechanic, the numbers, and the tradeoffs.
№ 003EthereumEthereum's Gasper Consensus: Fork Choice Explained
Gasper fuses LMD-GHOST and Casper FFG to resolve competing chain heads. A close look at the mechanics behind late attestations and local reorgs.
№ 004EthereumEthereum Gasper: Proposer Slashing Explained
Gasper slashes validators who sign two blocks at the same slot. Mechanism, correlation penalty math, and a concrete worked example.
№ 005EthereumGasper Attestation Timing: Slot Weights Explained
Gasper cuts attestation rewards sharply with each slot of delay. The precise mechanic, the three scoring components, and worked numbers.