Read, formalise, and prototype consensus mechanisms relevant to Ethereum L1 and L2.
Model incentive structures and attack surfaces under realistic MEV and latency conditions.
Collaborate with colleagues to analyse threat models and improve protocol design.

TOPICS YOU MIGHT WORK ON:

Consensus and Incentives, such as Multiple Concurrent Proposers (MCP).
Relay-free PBS and inclusion lists.
Geographic decentralisation.

COMPETENCIES:

Strong foundation in distributed systems, consensus, or network protocols.
Ability to formalise and reason about safety, liveness, and incentive compatibility.
Familiarity with Ethereum's internals.

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Flashbots is an R&D organization focused on MEV through their dual engines of open research and breakthrough product development. Their vibe is accelerationist, exceptional, kind, and independent, with explorers, innovators, builders, and thinkers.

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