Taiko (TAIKO) stands out as an Ethereum-equivalent ZK-EVM, designed to be maximally compatible with Ethereum. This decentralized ZK-Rollup leverages zero-knowledge proofs to enhance transaction throughput and reduce fees on the Ethereum network. Unlike traditional systems, Taiko operates without centralized actors; all operations, including running nodes, proposers, and provers, are managed permissionlessly by the community. The core of Taiko's architecture is its based rollup design, where blocks and transactions are sequenced by Ethereum block builders. This approach decentralizes the sequencer set, enabling the network to inherit the security and liveness guarantees from Ethereum's base layer. The network's commitment to being open-source and permissionless aligns with the foundational principles of blockchain technology.