Taiko has launched a pre-confirmation mechanism on the Ethereum mainnet, ushering in a new era of Ethereum scalability

Taiko has launched the first phase of pre-confirmation, accelerating the transaction confirmation speed on the mainnet while adhering to the principles of decentralization, opening a new chapter for the development of Based Rollup.

As the first Based Rollup built on Ethereum's native mechanism, Taiko has successfully launched the first phase of the pre-confirmation mechanism on the Ethereum mainnet. This deployment will gradually open to authorized pre-confirmation whitelist addresses between August 11 and 13. This milestone significantly enhances the transaction predictability and overall usability of Based Rollup, propelling Taiko to become a truly viable and decentralized Ethereum scaling solution.

With the launch of the first phase of pre-confirmation, Taiko achieves an approximate 2-second transaction confirmation time while maintaining complete decentralization principles. This brings new possibilities for DeFi, GameFi, and enterprise-level applications, eliminating the need to choose between speed and decentralization.

Breaking the Blockchain Trilemma

For a long time, the blockchain industry has struggled between fast but centralized Rollups and decentralized but slower solutions. The pre-confirmation technology completely breaks this inherent model of "either speed or decentralization."

Taiko Labs Chief Operating Officer Joaquin Mendes stated:

"We are very proud to bring the pre-confirmation feature to the mainnet, once again proving that Based Rollup is the best solution for scaling Ethereum. With the pre-confirmation mechanism, we will see the development of a new generation of dApps and the Ethereum ecosystem no longer relying on centralized means or compromising with them. Now, developers and users no longer have to sacrifice decentralization principles to achieve both decentralization and scalability. Decentralization has finally achieved a true combination with secure and efficient performance."

Based Rollup utilizes Ethereum's own validators rather than centralized sequencers, representing the purest form of Ethereum scaling. However, it has been previously hindered by Ethereum's 12-second block time. Now, pre-confirmation technology allows transactions to approach instant confirmation while retaining the core value of Ethereum's "minimal trust" mechanism.

Industry Collaboration Drives Innovation

To ensure the smooth operation of the pre-confirmation feature on the network, Taiko has closely collaborated with teams such as Chainbound, Gattaca, and Nethermind to bring "trustless real speed" to Ethereum.

Gattaca co-founder and CEO Kubi Mensah stated:

"We are very pleased to see Based Rollup successfully launched on the Taiko mainnet for the first time. We conducted extensive testing to ensure this critical innovation can be implemented stably, benefiting not only Taiko's users but also driving the development of the entire Ethereum ecosystem."

This speed enhancement positions Based Rollup ahead of other scaling solutions in addressing the "blockchain trilemma." As a true extension of Ethereum, Taiko retains its security and decentralization advantages while achieving transaction performance comparable to centralized Rollups.

Nethermind founder Tomasz Stańczak stated:

"With the pre-confirmation mechanism, we can scale Ethereum without violating its core principles. We have thoroughly validated its security and are very satisfied with the results of this launch with Taiko."

For developers, the pre-confirmation mechanism means they no longer have to relinquish control of their projects for efficiency, nor worry that centralized L2s will interfere with the ordering process in certain situations.

Chainbound co-founder Francesco Mosterts stated:

"I am very excited to see Ethereum's scaling development take another important step forward. With the pre-confirmation mechanism, we can achieve a seamless and smooth transaction experience without introducing new trust assumptions. This is a key step in aligning Ethereum's scaling with its original vision, providing a better experience for users, developers, and validators."

Future Outlook

Taiko's system architecture inherently supports the combination of decentralization and high performance, but its ecosystem is still evolving. This launch marks the first phase of the pre-confirmation feature, currently involving permissioned pre-confirmers. The future second phase will introduce a permissionless and open pre-confirmation mechanism, realizing the complete vision of decentralized scaling.

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About Taiko

Taiko is the first Based Rollup on Ethereum, aimed at solving the scalability issues of the Ethereum network. By adopting Based Contestable Rollup (BCR) technology, Taiko significantly reduces transaction costs and enhances security, providing an efficient and smooth user experience without sacrificing decentralization.