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Taiko x OpenZeppelin: Next Generation of Based Rollup Stack

We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with OpenZeppelin to develop the next-generation Based Rollup stack. As the first-ever Based Rollup, we are excited to pave the way for new projects to follow in advancing the Ethereum ecosystem.The GoalOur commitment to enhancing the entire Ethereum ecosystem aligns with our mission to create a groundbreaking Based Rollup stack. For this endeavor, we are delighted to collaborate with OpenZeppelin, a leader in scaling Ethereum the Based wa...

What Based Rollups Need from the L1?

TL;DRIntroductionThe Roads Not TakenFast L1EIP-7782Better L1 Block BuildingQuick Summary of Current ArchitectureBased Rollup PerspectiveInclusion Lists (ILs)Execution Tickets (ETs)Other Needed Improvements?Thanks to Dani and Arixon for the review.TL;DRBased rollups constrained by the L1 due to slow slot times. This can be bypassed with based preconfirmations using opt-in L1 validators to provide preconfirmations to based rollup users. That's great, but we have an important problem; valid...

Introducing the Taiko DAO

Decentralization is the backbone of Taiko. We are proud to take the next step and share our DAO design with the community. In an important step towards decentralizing Taiko's decision making, we have collaborated with Aragon to build the Taiko DAO. Now it’s deployed on Hekla Testnet.TaikoWelcome to the Taiko DAO′s Governance app. Use this tool to engage with the community and shape the future direction of the protocol. Learn more about the protocol and the changes that will impact the ec...

Trailblazers Season 2 Rewards Are Live!

The moment you were waiting is here. Just in time for the new year , we’ve worked hard with our partners to bring the rewards distribution to life. And now, it’s here—enjoy your well-deserved rewards! You can go to your Trailblazers profile page and claim your rewards now!Celebrating Our TrailblazersSeason 2 was an incredible success, thanks to your enthusiastic participation. Now it's time to reap the rewards of your efforts. Here are your Taiko token rewards for Trailblazers Season 2:�...

Taiko in 2024: A Year of Growth and Innovation

What a transformative year it's been for Taiko! From our groundbreaking mainnet launch to explosive ecosystem growth and technical innovations, 2024 marked Taiko's emergence as a leading force in Ethereum scaling. Let's take a look at what we've achieved this year and what the future holds.Mainnet LaunchThe First Based RollupRemember May 27, 2024? That's the day we made history by launching the first based rollup on Ethereum mainnet, marking a strong advancement in th...

Spectrum of Based Rollups

Rollups have been criticized as a flawed scaling solution due to their siloed landscape. However, based rollups offer new opportunities to scale Ethereum while preserving its network effect and maintaining composability. Based rollups exist on a spectrum that is still being defined. Vitalik mentioned "total anarchy" as a sequencing and batching approach—this represents the most basic version of based rollups. As the first based rollup to embrace this approach, Taiko faces certain trade-offs, ...

Trailblazers Season 3 Announcement

Welcome to Season 3, Trailblazers!Trailblazers is a program that constantly adds new features and exciting mechanics to the mix, just the way you like it! For Season 3, we’ll enhance existing features and introduce new ones. Join us, and let’s embark on this journey together! Season 3 Begins: December 16th at 12:00:01 UTC Season 3 Ends: March 17th at 12.00 UTC Reward Pool: 6 million TAIKO tokens, divided as follows:• 4 million for the Users Leaderboard• 1.2 million for the Liquidity Royale Le...

The Lockdown Campaign Will Continue in Trailblazers Season 3!

The game-changing, XP-bringing, TAIKO-token-utilizing opportunity once again! Get ready to supercharge your rewards, elevate your participation in the Taiko ecosystem to new heights, and climb the Trailblazers Season 3 leaderboard in the process!Campaign HighlightsDuration: Starting December 16, 2024, at 12:01 UTC, and running until the end of Season 3 on March 17, 2025 12:00 UTC.Ecosystem Collaboration: We've partnered with innovative and battle tested dApps and ecosystem partners to cr...

Taiko Trailblazers: dApp rewards for Season 1

We’re in the final days of Trailblazers Season 2, which concludes on December 16th at 12:00 UTC (noon). Right after, Season 3 begins, and Trailblazers will march on! But first, let’s take a moment to look back and celebrate the top dApps of Season 1!The ProcessIn our commitment to fostering innovation, we allocated 2 million TAIKO tokens to reward the top-performing dApps from Season 1. But being part of Taiko goes beyond rewards—it’s about endless opportunities for growth and collaboration! ...

Liquidity Royale: TVL Masters Edition Will Continue with Trailblazers Season 3!

Greetings, everyone! Total Value Locked (TVL) is the lifeblood of any blockchain, driving the network’s stability and growth. At Taiko, we are committed to fostering a sustainable TVL that strengthens the ecosystem, enhances user trust, and supports long-term development. By ensuring ample liquidity, we aim to deliver the best experience for everyone who chooses Taiko. As Season 2 of Trailblazers draws to a close, Liquidity Royale: TVL Masters Edition will also conclude on December 16th at 12...

L2 MEV wat

Special thanks to Nikete Della Penna, RJ, Matthew Finestone, and Brecht Devos for review and valuable insights.TLDRIn this article, we “map” the current landscape of L2 MEV, thinking about different MEV consequences for different L2 designs. We also briefly overview different ways of L2s decentralization and how it might impact L2 MEV.Wat is MEVDisclaimer: feel free to skip if you are familiar with MEV. For a detailed MEV explanation, check the article “Ethereum is a dark forest” by Paradigm ...

Eldfell L3 (alpha-4) is live!

Taiko’s fourth testnet has arrived! Eldfell L3 (alpha-4) is our first experiment with inception layers and a new staking based proving design. We are launching this testnet in order to test two things:Deploying Taiko on Taiko as an L3 inception layer (a rollup on a rollup 😏)Testing a new staking based prover economicsOur alpha-N releases are always experiments to test our hypothesis on the protocol and build a more robust system. So let's dive in!Inception layersInception layers are a n...

Based Rollup FAQ

Special thanks to Brecht, Archie, and Dave for comments and review. TL;DR In this article, we briefly cover a general rollup architecture and the rollup properties required for long-term robustness and safety. Then, we mention the origination history of the based rollup and unpack its architecture. In the FAQ section, we answer questions about based rollups. Disclaimer: rollup definitions struggle from lack of alignment sometimes. In this article, we refer to the rollup layers taxonomy provid...

ZK-EVM types: Ethereum-equivalent, EVM-equivalent, Type 1, Type 4, and other cryptic buzzwords

TL;DR A year ago, quite a few ZK-EVMs announced the upcoming launch of testnets. The community wondered what the difference between all these projects was and what Ethereum-equivalence, EVM-equivalence, and other popped-up buzzwords meant. To bring clarity, Vitalik wrote an article, “The different types of ZK-EVMs,” providing a taxonomy for different types of ZK-EVMs and explaining the difference. The core idea is: Type 1 (e.g., Taiko) is perfectly Ethereum-equivalent, and Type 4 (e.g., zkSyn...

Closing in on Stage 1: The Shasta Upgrade Is Almost Here!

A redesign of Taiko’s protocol that reduces proposing costs by over 20x and supports permissionless preconfirmations.

• Ethereum
• Layer2
• Rollups

Wrapping Up Season 6, Trailblazer Role and the Road Ahead

Greetings, Trailblazers. Learn about the Season 6 rewards and the future of Trailblazers program.