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README.md

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-# Ethereum Protocol Fellowship Study Group
+# Ethereum Protocol Fellowship Study Group (EPFsg)
 
-This repository is dedicated to coordination and knowledge base for EPFsg. It hosts the Protocol Wiki, a community effort to build a technical knowledge base about the Ethereum core protocol. 
+This repository is dedicated to coordination and developing a knowledge base for the EPFsg. It hosts the Protocol Wiki, a community effort to build a technical knowledge base about the Ethereum core protocol.
 
-Learn more about the EPFsg in announcement blog post and join the study group: https://blog.ethereum.org/2024/02/07/epf-study-group
+[Learn more about the EPF study group](https://epf.wiki/#/eps/intro) and dive into the [wiki content](https://epf.wiki/#/README?id=protocol-wiki) to study the protocol. 
 
 ## Protocol Studies Wiki
 
-You can visit the wiki at https://epf.wiki or head to `/docs` for the source. 
+You can visit the wiki at https://epf.wiki or head to `/docs` for the source.
 
-The wiki is mostly build by contributors from the EPF Study Group. Join us to learn about the protocol and start [contributing](/docs/contributing.md). 
+[Join us](https://discord.com/invite/addwpQbhpq) to learn about the protocol and start [contributing](/docs/contributing.md).
 
 ![](/docs/images/epfsg_hero.jpg)

docs/_sidebar.md

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 - [Contributing](contributing.md)
 - **Protocol Wiki**
 - The Protocol
+  - [Prehistory](/wiki/protocol/prehistory.md) 
   - [Architecture](/wiki/protocol/architecture.md)
   - [Design rationale](/wiki/protocol/design-rationale.md)
   - [Evolution](/wiki/protocol/history.md)
@@ -33,6 +34,7 @@
     - [Reth](/wiki/EL/clients/reth.md)
   - [EVM](/wiki/EL/evm.md)
     - [Precompiled Contracts](/wiki/EL/precompiled-contracts.md)
+  - [Block Building](/wiki/EL/block-production.md)
   - [Data Structures](/wiki/EL/data-structures.md)
   - [Transaction anatomy](/wiki/EL/transaction.md)
   - [JSON-RPC](/wiki/EL/JSON-RPC.md)

docs/eps/intro.md

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 The protocol evolves and grows quickly, it's an always-changing infinite garden. To sustain its credible neutrality, this pace should be reflected in the community as well. Various communities using, building or living on Ethereum need to be able to learn and become involved in the core protocol. The complexity of the architecture, codebases and dynamic development with scattered resources can discourage many talented people from participating on the core level. The protocol study group aims to bridge the gap by introducing a curriculum focused on all parts of the Ethereum stack, building a wiki and gathering people interested in diving into it. 
 
-> The study group was originally running from February to April 2024 as an open open, 10-week study program. Although these regular presentations are over, all of the content produced is available here and the community is still active. 
+> The study group was originally running from February to April 2024 as an open open, 10-week study program. Although these regular presentations are over, all of the content produced is available here and the community is still active. Learn more context in the [original announcement](https://blog.ethereum.org/2024/02/07/epf-study-group). 
 
 ## Program Structure
 

docs/eps/week0.md

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 ### Helpful resources to get you started
 
 - [Intro to Cryptography](https://summerofprotocols.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/53-BEIKO-001-2023-12-13.pdf)
+- [Introduction to Modern Cryptography](https://www.cs.umd.edu/~jkatz/imc.html)
 - [Merkle trees](https://youtu.be/V6gLY-1G4Mc?si=W1ncsNYUSHjm5U4y), [in Bitcoin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBC-nXj3Ng4)
 - [Networking & p2p](https://youtu.be/ie-qRQIQT4I?si=eYKzMbn7PGk-Il9M), [in Bittorrent](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH00ikD1oDo)

docs/eps/week1.md

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 Starting all the way back in the 1960s, UNIX is an operating system and philosophy that redefined the entire paradigm of computation. This is the paradigm we have been using for over 50 years and has never really changed. Its fundamental concept of modularity is important to Ethereum design and open collaborative environment of Bell Labs is similar to Ethereum core development today. 
 
-> Check this documentary with Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson, which perfectly captures spirit and ideas behind UNIX: https://yewtu.be/watch?v=tc4ROCJYbm0
+> Check this documentary with Dennis Ritchie and Ken Thompson, which perfectly captures spirit and ideas behind UNIX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc4ROCJYbm0
 
 The Free Software movement is fundamental to Ethereum and all cryptocurrencies. The open, independent and collaborative development culture of Ethereum is strongly rooted in FOSS (Free and Open Source Software). Ethereum needs to be transparently implemented in software that gives full freedom to its users. Using any FOSS can empower every user and developer, but it's necessary for security, neutrality and trustless nature of Ethereum. 
 
 > To understand its importance, watch this talk by Richard Stallman, the founder of Free Software and GNU project:
-> - https://yewtu.be/watch?v=Ag1AKIl_2GM
+> - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag1AKIl_2GM
 > - More reading: https://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html, *The Cathedral and the Bazaar* book: http://www.catb.org/~esr/writings/cathedral-bazaar/
 
 The invention of [asymmetric cryptography](https://www-ee.stanford.edu/~hellman/publications/24.pdf) marks the birth of a new paradigm for cryptography applications. Later, the rise of cryptography in computation for general public enabled everyone to utilize tools for digital privacy, secure communication and fundamentally transformed cybersecurity. While nation states did not have a framework for these new concepts, [Crypto Wars](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crypto_Wars) resulted in activist movements advocating and building cryptography tools. Ultimately, these were people inventing tools and ideas which became fundamental building blocks of modern cryptocurrencies. 
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 > Read more about Ethereum design principles in [the archive](https://web.archive.org/web/20220815014507mp_/https://ethereumbuilders.gitbooks.io/guide/content/en/design_philosophy.html) and consider rewriting it for [this wiki](/wiki/protocol/design-rationale.md)
 
-Ethereum network leverage decentralization to become permissionless, credible neutral and censorship resistant. It continues evolving to address the latest research, new and always present challenges. To maintain security and decentralization, blockchain technology has certain limits, mainly its scalability. Because Ethereum needs to always adhere to its principles, it motivates us to find clever for these problems rather than accepting trade-offs. 
+Ethereum network leverage decentralization to become permissionless, credible neutral and censorship resistant. It continues evolving to address the latest research, new and always present challenges. To maintain security and decentralization, blockchain technology has certain limits, mainly its scalability. Because Ethereum needs to always adhere to its principles, it motivates us to find clever solutions for these problems rather than accepting trade-offs. 
 
 The current research and development is summarized by the [roadmap](https://twitter.com/VitalikButerin/status/1741190491578810445/photo/1) overview, however cannot be fully accurate. There is no single path for Ethereum R&D, the [roadmap](https://ethroadmap.com/) only sums up its current landscape. The core ecosystem is an always growing [infinite garden](https://ethereum.foundation/infinitegarden). However, with more and more progress, Ethereum might slowly approach its ossification. 
 
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 If you are interested in early days of Ethereum, the story of its founders and creation, check out book [The Infinite Machine](https://www.camirusso.com/book). Another similar one is [Out of the Ether](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55360267-out-of-the-ether). (ping me for epubs)
 
-A very recent publication providing a comprehensive insight is [Absolute Essentials of Ethereum](https://www.routledge.com/Absolute-Essentials-of-Ethereum/Dylan-Ennis/p/book/9781032334189). It a covers [variety of topics](https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/02/07/absolute-essentials-of-ethereum-by-paul-dylan-ennis-an-excerpt/) and I can strongly recommend it. 
+A very recent publication providing a comprehensive insight is [Absolute Essentials of Ethereum](https://www.routledge.com/Absolute-Essentials-of-Ethereum/Dylan-Ennis/p/book/9781032334189). It covers a [variety of topics](https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2024/02/07/absolute-essentials-of-ethereum-by-paul-dylan-ennis-an-excerpt/) and I can strongly recommend it. 
 
 [Mastering Ethereum](https://github.com/ethereumbook/ethereumbook) is one of the great blockchain books by aantop covering everything from basics to technical details. It's few years old and already outdated but still can be a good inspiration.