Taiko, the Ethereum-based scaling protocol pioneering the “based rollup” model, brought together leading developers, researchers, and Web3 innovators at the inaugural Based Rollup Summit in Cannes.
The event offered a deep exploration into the future of Ethereum scalability, the evolution of zero-knowledge technologies, and the growing integration of artificial intelligence within decentralized infrastructure.
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Throughout the summit, discussions centred on the pressing challenges and opportunities in Ethereum scaling. Participants examined how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are unlocking new design potential for developers and how AI is poised to redefine efficiency and security in blockchain ecosystems. Central to these conversations was Taiko’s guiding philosophy of “being based”—a commitment to decentralization, neutrality, and credibility in protocol design.
The summit came at a pivotal moment for Taiko, as the project celebrated a significant milestone: the listing of its native token, $TAIKO, on Binance Alpha. As the global exchange’s early-access platform, Binance Alpha brings $TAIKO to a wide network of global traders through its USDT trading pair, boosting both liquidity and exposure.
To drive engagement around the launch, Taiko introduced a trading competition featuring a 1,495,000 $TAIKO prize pool, encouraging early adoption and participation within its expanding community.
In parallel with its token listing, Taiko unveiled a major technical upgrade—the implementation of “based preconfirmations.” This innovation is expected to increase transaction speeds by up to 20 times, representing a significant leap in performance while staying true to Ethereum’s decentralized ethos.
Further advancing its decentralized vision, Taiko is preparing to launch a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO). This upcoming governance layer will empower $TAIKO holders to shape the protocol’s evolution, reinforcing the project’s commitment to community-led development.
Building on its momentum, Revolut has now listed $TAIKO, providing its 45 million users across 50 countries with direct access to the token. The integration, announced in April, marks another major step for the Taiko ecosystem, which has seen rapid adoption and growth since its mainnet launch in June 2024.
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