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- The author created the ether-pos project to explain Ethereum's Proof of Stake system after struggling to understand the technical Mauve Paper.
- He found a gap between simple educational videos and complex whitepapers, which motivated him to build an interactive, accessible learning tool.
- The project transforms the Mauve Paper into a step-by-step interactive experience covering validator roles and finality betting, designed to be understood in under an hour.
- Building it took over 50 hours and used React, with the author learning by piecing together code via AI assistance.
- The author aims to provide depth without paywalls, making complex crypto concepts free and engaging for learners.