An Ethereum-equivalent Layer 2 ZK rollup (Type 1 ZK-EVM) with based sequencing, using ETH for gas to deliver low fees, censorship resistance, and Ethereum alignment.
Taiko is an Ethereum-equivalent (Type-1 zkEVM) zk-rollup on mainnet that uses ETH for gas, enabling Ethereum dApps to deploy without code changes and users to bridge assets for cheaper, faster execution. Primary use cases include low-cost DeFi trading and lending, high-throughput NFT mints and gaming/social apps, and cross-chain payments via bridges. For performance comparison, Taiko delivers low-cent average fees (driven by L1 data costs), second-level block times, and multi-TPS throughput with burst capacity; monitor live figures like avg gas cost, block speed, TPS, and activity on TaikoScan/L2BEAT.
Taiko is unique for its Type-1 zkEVM bytecode-level equivalence and “based” sequencing design, which aligns L2 ordering with Ethereum for stronger censorship resistance and MEV minimization versus centralized sequencer rollups. It features decentralized, permissionless proving/proposing and uses native ETH for gas, preserving Ethereum’s tooling, opcodes, and security assumptions—reducing migration friction compared to non-equivalent zkEVMs or optimistic rollups. In practical terms, this yields Ethereum-grade compatibility with low fees and second-level blocks, while sustaining competitive TPS and onchain activity visible on public dashboards.
Taiko uses ETH as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain ETH by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge ETH to Taiko, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select Taiko as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on Taiko you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add Taiko to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send ETH on Taiko, ensure your wallet is connected to the Taiko network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of ETH to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.