Layer 2 rollup Taiko launches on mainnet with Vitalik Buterin proposing inaugural block
Taiko, an Ethereum-based rollup, launches on the mainnet with Vitalik Buterin proposing the inaugural block. The project aims to provide a secure and scalable solution for Ethereum, incorporating a zero-knowledge virtual...
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Taiko, an Ethereum-based rollup, launches on the mainnet with Vitalik Buterin proposing the inaugural block. The project aims to provide a secure and scalable solution for Ethereum, incorporating a zero-knowledge virtual machine and multi-proof proving system.
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