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 Goal

Our 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 way.

As a Based Rollup, our connection with Ethereum runs deep. We believe the best way to scale Ethereum is by utilizing it as much as possible. Our Based Rollup design eliminates centralized sequencers and relies on Ethereum validators for the block-building process, making our block-building process accessible to anyone who wants to participate. We are confident that with more Based Rollups sharing this approach, Ethereum will be better positioned for the future. Our goal with the next-generation Based Rollup stack is to enable more projects to adopt and become Based.

The Process

We will collaborate with OpenZeppelin across various areas, including but not limited to research, design, protocol development, auditing, and marketing & community activation.

Leveraging OpenZeppelin's significant market presence, with approximately 44% market share of all transactions across the major EVM chains (30% on Ethereum mainnet), and $145B+ TVL on Ethereum mainnet using OpenZeppelin Contracts in 2023, key development areas include:

• Based Governance for seamless stage 1 rollup launches

• Credible neutral sequencer implementation

• Enhanced base fee algorithms for variable block times

• Cross-chain messaging

Development will begin with a collaborative design phase in Q1 2025, followed by protocol development and thorough security audits. With OpenZeppelin's significant commitment, we are confident in blazing a trail that others will follow with enthusiasm.

The Road Ahead

In many ways, 2025 marks a year of advancement and forward momentum for Taiko. As we prepare for pre-confirmations, DAO implementation, and other exciting developments, our vision remains clear: We will scale Ethereum without compromising on being permissionless, decentralized, and open.

We are eager to strengthen the Based Rollup ecosystem with our next-generation Based Rollup stack and can’t wait to witness the impact it will create.

The Future is Based. And OpenZeppelin x Taiko are building it.

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