The latest edition of The Rollup Coaster, a bi-weekly newsletter published by Taiko, offers an in-depth exploration of the Ethereum ecosystem. Authored by Taiko’s researcher Jünger, this edition delves into various cutting-edge topics such as rollups, zero-knowledge proofs, based sequencing/preconfirmations, Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), and MEV/PBS.

Highlights 🎢

The newsletter highlights several significant developments in the Ethereum space. Max Resnick joined a recent episode of Bankless, discussing the state of rollups, the future of Layer 2 solutions, and the scaling of Layer 1 itself. Additionally, Succinct Labs announced a collaboration with Optimism, enabling the construction of a ZK rollup with SP1 on top of the OP Chain.

ZK and Rollup Research 🧙

This section is expected to cover the latest research and advancements in zero-knowledge proofs and rollups, although specific details were not provided in the summary.

Based Sequencing and Preconfirmations 😎

The newsletter also dives into the concept of based sequencing and preconfirmations, which are crucial for enhancing the efficiency and security of blockchain transactions.

Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) 🫣

The Zero Knowledge Podcast recently hosted Andrew Miller, who discussed his background, the evolution of TEEs, and their current status. The newsletter also mentions a joint effort by Livshits and Miller on applying TEEs to consensus through a project titled “Rorqual: Speeding up Narwhal with TEEs.”

MEV/PBS 🔍

The section on MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) and PBS (Proposer-Builder Separation) is expected to provide insights into these critical aspects of blockchain economics and security.

Additional Resources 📚

A section dedicated to additional resources likely offers readers further reading materials and tools to deepen their understanding of the topics discussed.

Join Us 💗

Taiko invites readers to explore open positions on their job board, encouraging those interested to join their team.

Follow Us 🥁

The newsletter encourages readers to stay updated with the latest from Taiko through various social media channels.

Contribute 🤓

Taiko also invites contributions on GitHub, with contributors earning a GitPOAP and being featured on the project’s README. Interested individuals can get started with the contributing manual.

For more details, the full newsletter can be accessed on Taiko’s platform.

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