Taiko (TAIKO)
CryptoScore Pro global score : 35/100 (computed on 2026-10-30)
Taiko is a decentralized ZK-Rollup and Ethereum-equivalent (Type 1 ZK-EVM) designed to scale the Ethereum blockchain while maintaining full compatibility with smart contracts, development tools, and existing infrastructure. The project addresses Ethereum's scalability limitations by processing transactions off-chain and generating cryptographic proofs (ZK-SNARKs) to validate them on-chain, reducing gas fees and increasing throughput without compromising security or decentralization. Unlike many Layer 2 solutions, Taiko prioritizes Ethereum equivalence, meaning it introduces no changes to the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and requires no contract rewrites, ensuring a seamless migration for dApps and assets. Technically, Taiko operates as a based rollup, directly anchored to Ethereum Layer 1, and employs a multi-prover architecture to enhance security and decentralization. This setup allows multiple independent provers to generate and submit proofs, reducing single points of failure or censorship risks. The consensus mechanism relies on Ethereum's underlying security, inheriting its liveness and finality guarantees. Taiko's tokenomics revolve around its native token, TAIKO, which…
Scores by pillar
| Technology | 76/100 |
|---|---|
| Tokenomics | 44/100 |
| Team | 59/100 |
| Adoption | 49/100 |
| Liquidity | 65/100 |
| Compliance | 39/100 |
Market data
| Price | $0.07289 |
|---|---|
| Market cap | $16.02M |
| 24h volume | $4.96M |
| Market cap rank | #1029 |
| 24h change | -7.81% |
| 7d change | -0.27% |
| Blockchain | Ethereum |
| Sector | Ethereum (ETH) Token (ERC-20) |
Analysis
Taiko occupies a specific position among Ethereum scaling solutions. This ZK-Rollup, a data compression system, uses cryptographic proofs to validate transactions off-chain on Ethereum. The token is used to pay gas fees, i.e. transaction costs, and for governance.