Latest Ethereum innovations are explored by Taiko's Rollup Coaster #28* 🎢

Coverage of Latest Ethereum Advancements by Taiko’s Rollup Coaster #28 🎢

Taiko’s bi-weekly newsletter, The Rollup Coaster, continues to offer an in-depth perspective on the ever-changing Ethereum landscape. The most recent edition, compiled by Taiko’s researcher Jünger, explores a variety of subjects including rollups, zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), Miner Extractable Value (MEV), and Proposer-Builder Separation (PBS).

Key Points

The newsletter shines a light on the successful completion of the preconfirmation demo day, which introduced Layer 2 (L2) preconfirmers capable of providing rapid preconfirmation to rollup users in just 20ms, surpassing centralized sequencers.

Zero-Knowledge (ZK) and Rollup Research

Ingonyama and Starknet have formed a strategic partnership with the aim of expediting the Stwo prover utilizing Ingonyama’s GPU-accelerator library ICICLE.
Aztec has unveiled Provernet, welcoming ZK providers to participate in a permissioned testnet for proof generation.
Alberto from Anoma has shared two informative articles on advanced ZK protocols: SuperSPARTAN by Hand and HyperNova by Hand.
Paul Gafni has published the first in a series of blog posts on verifiable computation, elucidating its fundamentals and significance.
Lita has released a video outlining the architectural intricacies of the Valida zkVM.
LambdaClass has shared a blog post on Circle STARKs.
The Starknet Exploration Team has introduced zkRamp, a peer-to-peer on/off-ramp protocol.
Mo from Brevis has compared generalized and specialized ZK approaches.
Starkware has released their initial Bitcoin research post, discussing the journey towards general computation on Bitcoin.
Four Pillar Research has published “zkRollup Landscape – It’s Supply Chain and Future.”
Kroma has integrated Ingonyama’s ICICLE for expedited proof generation.

Based Sequencing and Preconfirmations

Taiko has published a comprehensive blog post emphasizing the importance of preconfirmations for based rollups.
Primev has shared testnet results of mev-commit, showcasing the implementation of preconfirmations.
Mempirate from Chainbound has penned a blog post on the interaction of MCP with FOCIL and preconfirmations.

Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)

While not extensively covered in this edition, TEEs remain a crucial area of focus for secure and confidential computation within blockchain ecosystems.

MEV/PBS

Max Resnick has proposed Braid, an integration of multiple concurrent block proposers running numerous instances of Ethereum consensus simultaneously.
The Robust Incentive Group from the Ethereum Foundation has released notes from block construction sessions, discussing present block building methodologies and future plans.
Terence from Offchain Labs has shared research on Inclusion List Timing Constraints and ePBS Breakout #5 notes.

According to Taiko’s Mirror, the newsletter proves to be an invaluable asset for individuals interested in the technical and strategic advancements within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Hot Take: Stay Updated with Ethereum’s Latest Innovations! 🚀

Ensure you remain in the loop with Taiko’s Rollup Coaster #28 for a comprehensive dive into the cutting-edge developments within Ethereum, covering essential topics such as rollups, zero-knowledge proofs, Trusted Execution Environments, Miner Extractable Value, and more. Stay informed and ahead of the curve in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency!