Buterin, "Taiko Implements 10,000 TPS, Will Create a Free Ethereum Ecosystem" – Based Rollup Summit Concludes

# Taiko Hosts First 'Based Rollup Summit,' Discusses Ethereum Expansion # Based Rollup Highlighted as Key Technology for Ethereum's Future SAN FRANCISCO—On March 10, at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, Taiko, a developer of Ethereum-based rollup technology, hosted its inaugural 'Based Rollup Summit.' The event attracted Ethereum developers, industry leaders, and blockchain researchers to discuss the role and evolution of based rollups in Ethereum's expansion. Joaquin Mendes, Chief Operating Officer of Taiko, opened the summit by stressing the significance of the event in shaping Ethereum's future. "This event is a pivotal opportunity to learn about crucial topics that will determine Ethereum's future," he said. Mendes facilitated the conceptual understanding of based rollup technology, laying the groundwork for discussions on development directions. The summit featured presentations and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, including the design of based rollups, integration with artificial intelligence (AI), transaction verification methods, and the potential for Ethereum ecosystem expansion. # ZK Cryptography and AI Integration Propel Based Rollup Development Prominently, Professor Dan Boneh, co-founder of the Stanford Blockchain Research Institute, highlighted in the ‘Verifiability Proving AI’ panel that zero-knowledge (ZK) cryptography is essential for AI and data verification. "A signature system utilizing ZK cryptography is necessary to ensure the source and authenticity of content," he explained. Using cameras as an example, he predicted, "In the future, photographs will automatically include signatures that verify their source." One of the most notable technological concepts discussed at the summit was 'pre-confirmations,' which significantly enhance the transaction finality speed compared to existing rollup structures. # Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Emphasizes Role of Based Rollup Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin attended the ‘Future of Ethereum and Based Rollups’ panel, sharing his vision. He stated, "The ideal scenario within the Ethereum ecosystem is to build an open, free social network without monopolistic platforms," adding that, "projects like Taiko implementing 10,000 TPS can make this vision a reality." His remarks received enthusiastic applause from attendees. # Next-Gen Blockchain Innovation Hinges on Accelerated ZK Research In the summit's closing session, discussions extended beyond based rollups to technological advancements projected for post-2025. Jay Yu, President of the Stanford Blockchain Club and Associate at Pantera Capital, observed, "Recent years have seen rapid advancement in ZK technology, with ZK provers and on-chain infrastructure now being established." He anticipated that these cryptographic innovations would pave the way for new business models, accelerating the construction of a verifiable Internet. As the event concluded, participants engaged in networking. The next 'Based Rollup Summit' is scheduled to take place during the EthCC (Ethereum Community Conference) in July 2025 in Cannes, France.