# Proposer Perspective on Commitments / Preconfs Speaker: Lido, Chorus One, Ladi, Kiln

- Channel: [ZuBerlin](https://streameth.org/zuberlin)
- Date: 2024-06-12
- Duration: 23:28
- Topics: blockchain, ethereum, developers, community building, decentralization
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/66697f8207f92b086c28aab0
- Download: https://vod-cdn.lp-playback.studio/raw/jxf4iblf6wlsyor6526t4tcmtmqa/catalyst-vod-com/hls/b656c4w11ygpbcju/1080p0.mp4

## Description

Clip This video features a panel discussion with several key players in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space, discussing the concept of pre-confirmations from the perspective of various stakeholders such as solo stakers, institutions, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). The participants introduce themselves, representing different organizations that operate nodes, conduct research, and provide staking services. They rate their excitement about pre-confirmations on a scale from 1 to 10 and discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of this feature for Ethereum users.

The panelists express concerns about the economics of pre-confirmations, potential collateral requirements for proposers, and how these could affect decentralization. They also touch on the importance of keeping Ethereum user-friendly for solo stakers and ensuring that node operator requirements do not lead to centralization. The discussion highlights the need for safety in design choices and incremental implementation to allow market forces to drive adoption.

Towards the end, they call on builders to focus on de-risking staking while being mindful of how their decisions now could shape Ethereum's future. They emphasize considering long-term implications over short-term excitement to avoid creating a less desirable outcome for Ethereum's ecosystem.