{"id":17736,"date":"2026-02-27T17:53:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/introducing-the-epf-study-group\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:53:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T17:53:35","slug":"introducing-the-epf-study-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoted.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/introducing-the-epf-study-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the EPF Study Group"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF) is a program designed to reduce the barrier to entry for developers interested in working on the core protocol. As core developer (and EPF creator) Piper Merriam likes to say, the door is comically wide open. EPF helps you walk through it.<\/p>\n

Over the past two cohorts, one of the most frequent request we’ve received from applicants & participants was for better onboarding materials. Josh and Mario, the coordinators of the EPF, are excited to announce the launch of the EPF study group (EPFsg): a 10 week education series intended as a precursor to the Ethereum Protocol Fellowship<\/a> (the fifth cohort is coming \ud83d\udd1c). EPFsg has been designed to guide and grow the next generation of Ethereum core developers and provide a deep understanding of Ethereum’s internal mechanics.<\/p>\n

<\/g><\/svg><\/a>Bridging the Gap<\/h3>\n

Understanding the Ethereum protocol is a complex, but important, endeavor. The study group aims to bridge the gap by offering a curriculum focused on all parts of the Ethereum stack & roadmap.<\/p>\n

<\/g><\/svg><\/a>Ethereum Protocol Studies Program Overview<\/h2>\n

<\/g><\/svg><\/a>Program Details<\/h3>\n

The EPF study group is a live webinar-style program, consisting of two phases. The first phase, which will consist of one 90 minute class per week, will be focused on a general overview of the underlying structure of Ethereum. In the latter phase, students will choose between the research or development tracks (or both). Each track will have its own weekly 90 minute class and will be a deep dive into the chosen topic.<\/p>\n

During the study group, students will gain a better understanding of Ethereum’s core protocol, diving into topics that include:<\/p>\n