Taiko Labs

In order for a network to be self-sustaining, there need to be mechanisms in place that help regulate the way things are done. This is especially important in the context of blockchains, where smart contracts enable trustless and transparent transactions. Different types of network participants play varying roles to ensure these complex systems function as needed. But there’s no such thing as a free lunch. Network participants must be somehow incentivized to play their roles. This is where pa...

Since our Mainnet launch, the Taiko team has been diligently working on optimizing our based rollup protocol. We're proud to announce that we've successfully reduced L1 gas costs by over 30% while maintaining contract upgradability. As we continue to refine our gas optimization strategies, we're now shifting our focus to exciting new features and improvements.Gas used per blockWe've identified several key areas for development, which may be prioritized and organized into d...

Welcome to the very first Taiko mainnet update! In this blog post, we’re going to take a look at what’s been happening in the Taiko ecosystem since mainnet launch exactly a month ago (spoiler alert: a LOT has been happening!) Let’s start with some exciting statistics.Mainnet stats 📈Metrics from total value locked (TVL) to total transactions to transactions per second (TPS) since the launch have been impressive to say the least.Source: L2beat.com.Here are some metrics (as of June 28): TVL: $1...

The Rollup Coaster is a bi-weekly newsletter that dives into the fascinating world of Ethereum, exploring the latest in rollups, zero-knowledge proofs, based sequencing/preconfirmations, MEV/PBS/SUAVE, and much more. This edition is written by Taiko’s Community Advocate Jünger. Hold on tight! 🎢 Disclaimer: This newsletter is neither financial advice, nor is indicative of Taiko’s position on any of the material presented. Please do your own research.Highlights 🎢We left EthCC behind last week...

The Trailblazers: Call of Taiko campaign continues with some great news for the new trail! We’re excited to announce the 3rd trail will last for 2 weeks! That's right, you heard it right! As we anticipated, we noticed that we have a community of gamers and we know that for any serious gamer - one week of playing any game is too short, so we made this trail last for 2 weeks.Week 3 Challenge:From June 24 to July 7, when you play games on Taiko and perform in-game on-chain activity you will...

The Trailblazers: Call of Taiko campaign carries on, and we’re excited to announce the Trail 4 challenge! This week, we’re introducing the Master Faction Badge and inviting you to dive into the world of DeFi by creating a position on any of our partner protocols. Whether you choose to borrow, lend, provide liquidity, or create a position on a perpetual contract, you have the chance to earn not just Trailblazers XP but yield from our ecosystem partners as well!Trail 4 Challenge:The Trailblazer...

This article is written by @CeciliaZ_ with special thanks to Lin Oshitani, Conor McMenamin, Jonas Bostoen, Christian Matt for the reviews 🎉 You can also find it on EthResearch. **Note: the designs in this article are subject to change💡 TLDR This article introduces how we transition from Taiko to Gwyneth - our prospective rollup design with based preconfirmations and synchronous composability. Gwyneth is at the frontier of our research effort for the second half of 2024, and it will be the f...

Taiko Trailblazers Campaign: Milestone and Exciting Road Ahead! The Trailblazers campaign has been a roaring success, and we're just over half way through the 1st season!! Your enthusiasm and participation have been phenomenal. Let’s dive into our incredible journey and look forward to what’s next!Key Milestones and Achievements400k Faction Badges MintedOver 40 Projects have joined our Trailblazers program, making our ecosystem stronger than ever.12M Taiko Rewards: A massive 12 million T...

The Rollup Coaster is a bi-weekly newsletter that dives into the fascinating world of Ethereum, exploring the latest in rollups, zero-knowledge proofs, based sequencing/preconfirmations, MEV/PBS/SUAVE, and much more. This edition is written by Taiko’s Community Advocate Jünger. Hold on tight! 🎢 Disclaimer: This newsletter is neither financial advice, nor is indicative of Taiko’s position on any of the material presented. Please do your own research.Highlights 🎢Vitalik discussed ways to impr...

OverviewAs part of our commitment to transparency, we're sharing details of our token lock-up and vesting plan for team members and investors. This plan is designed to foster long-term commitment and a sustainable ecosystem for all stakeholders.Token Allocation BreakdownInvestors: 11.62% of total token supplyTaiko Labs Core Team (first exercise)¹: 9.81695% of total token supplyVesting and Unlock ScheduleVesting Period: 4 yearsInitial Lock-up: 12 months from Token Generation Event (TGE)TG...

The Trailblazers: Call of Taiko campaign moves forward, and we’re excited to announce the Trail 6 challenge! This week, we’re introducing the Android Faction Badge and inviting you to create a collection, buy and trade NFTs with any NFT dApp on Taiko. Let’s dive into the details of this week’s challenge and how you can earn your badge. Trail 6 Challenge: From July 29 to August 11, create a collection, buy and trade NFTs using any dApp mentioned below. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn X...

The Trailblazers: Call of Taiko campaign is heating up, and we're excited to announce Trail 5! This week, we're introducing the Monk Faction Badge and inviting you to mint your unique Taiko name and create a smart account on PoPP. Let's dive into the details of this week's challenge and how you can earn your badge. Trail 5 Challenge: From July 22 to July 28, mint your Taiko name using DotTaiko Domains or ZNS, or mint a TBA smart account on PoPP. This is a fantastic opportu...