# Relays, Wat Next? Speaker: ultra sound, Titan, Aestus

- Channel: [ZuBerlin](https://streameth.org/zuberlin)
- Date: 2024-06-12
- Duration: 30:34
- Topics: cryptocurrency, ethereum, blockchain, developers, panel talk
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/66699f5a07f92b086c29228b
- Download: https://vod-cdn.lp-playback.studio/raw/jxf4iblf6wlsyor6526t4tcmtmqa/catalyst-vod-com/hls/5147iujo3qnt0ewy/1080p0.mp4

## Description

Clip The video features a panel discussion with representatives from various Ethereum infrastructure projects discussing their work on relay systems, their interest in precompiles, and the technical and economic challenges they face in the evolving crypto ecosystem. They explore the dynamics of running a relay, including operational costs, funding, and competition. The panelists share their thoughts on precomps as a potential game-changer for user experience on Ethereum and layer two networks but express concerns about trust issues and collateralization challenges. They also discuss the importance of collaboration among relay operators, the need for open-source contributions to improve critical infrastructure, and the potential financial viability of operating a pre-comp gateway. The conversation concludes with reflections on market structure, incentives for shared infrastructure, and the balance between competition and centralization in the relay space.