Taiko Launches Inaugural Based Rollup Summit to Advance Ethereum’s Open Future

5 March 2025, San Francisco – Taiko is set to host its first-ever Based Rollup Summit, uniting key influencers and thought leaders to deliberate on the future of Ethereum’s scalability through based rollups. This event coincides with the Eth San Francisco week, gathering prominent figures, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Stanford's cryptography expert Professor Dan Boneh, and Tomas Stańczak, the CEO of Nethermind.

“We are thrilled to launch this pivotal gathering at a time when Ethereum is evolving significantly. The notion of a permissionless network is not just essential—it is fundamental for Ethereum’s future,” remarked Joaquin Mendes, COO of Taiko. “Based rollups are spearheading the transition towards a more efficient and accessible Ethereum landscape, and this summit showcases the collective vision and efforts of innovators in the space.”

Participants will gain insights from a lineup of industry pioneers and innovators, including teams from Near Protocol, Nethermind, Succinct, Espresso Systems, Spire, and Puffer. Attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the based rollup ecosystem and engage with interactive exhibits that highlight these technologies within a broader context of development.

This event will be a hub for networking, allowing attendees to connect with founders, developers, investors, and visionaries driving the future of Layer 2 solutions, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence. Notable participants include firms like a16z, Near, Succinct, Bankless, Puffer, Lubin, Fabric, Espresso Systems, L2IV, SNZ Holdings, and Hashed.

“From developers and investors to enthusiasts, the Based Rollup Summit presents a unique chance to witness a pivotal moment in the evolution of Ethereum’s scaling solutions,” Mendes added.

Engage in the exciting discussions and collaborations at the Based Rollup Summit.