The Death of the __gap: Custom Storage Layouts - Eric Marti Haynes
Duration: 00:24:04
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Type: Talk
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Event: Devcon
Date: Jul 2026
"The __gap is dying and Solidity's new "layout at" syntax for custom storage layouts, combined with safer patterns like ERC-7201, promise to put the final nail in the coffin."
Eric Marti Haynes's talk at the Summit explored how this new syntax lays the foundation for the future of upgrades, examined its current capabilities and support for namespaced storage, which will deliver safety and clarity.