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ZKsync Releases 2026 Roadmap

ZKsync is shifting focus from building core infrastructure to supporting real-world adoption.

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  • ZKsync releases 2026 roadmap.

  • Taiko introduces TaikoProofs.

  • Ethereum must pass the walkaway test.

  • Bitmine stakes 1.25 million ETH.

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ZKsync Releases 2026 Roadmap

Listen to this episode from Ethereum News on Spotify. ZKsync releases its 2026 roadmap. Taiko introduces TaikoProofs. Vitalik says Ethereum must pass the walkaway test. Bitmine stakes 1.25 million ETH. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/859 Sponsor: Arkiv is an Ethereum-aligned data layer for Web3. Arkiv brings the familiar concept of a traditional Web2 database into the Web3 ecosystem.

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ZKsync Releases 2026 Roadmap

ZKsync released its 2026 roadmap, shifting focus from building core infrastructure and tools to supporting large-scale, real-world adoption. In 2025, ZKsync delivered the Atlas high-performance upgrade, privacy execution with Prividium, the Airbender zkVM, and the institution-focused ADI Chain. In 2026, ZKsync aims to seamlessly integrate Prividiums with existing enterprise workflows. The network will also focus on orchestrating public and private ZK Stack chains with native cross-chain composability and shared liquidity, without relying on external bridges. Lastly, Airbender will undergo deeper audits and formal verification to support broader adoption beyond the ZKsync ecosystem.

Taiko Introduces TaikoProofs

Taiko, an EVM-equivalent ZK-Rollup, introduced TaikoProofs, a new transparency dashboard to show real-time ZK proof performance for its based rollup. The dashboard tracks ZK Coverage, which shows which batches have ZK proofs, proof times, and any operational gaps, and Proof Latency, measured by how quickly proofs are generated, verified, and batches are finalized. It tracks which prover and execution stack is used for each batch, including configurations based on Succinct's SP1 zkVM, Intel SGX, and RISC Zero's zkVM.

Ethereum Must Pass Walkaway Test

Vitalik Buterin argues that Ethereum must pass the "walkaway test," meaning the network should remain usable and secure without relying on any single vendor or ongoing development for maintenance. The goal is to build Ethereum into a system that can safely run for decades with minimal dependence on future protocol changes. To reach the point of ossification, Vitalik says Ethereum must achieve full quantum resistance, a scalable architecture, a sustainable state model, a general-purpose account system, a gas schedule resistant to DoS attacks, a decentralized PoS economic model, and a censorship-resistant block-building process.

Bitmine Stakes 1.25 Million ETH

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) has staked 1.25 million ETH, valued at $3.9 billion, accounting for 30% of its total ETH treasury holdings. The company staked 596,864 ETH just in the past week. Overall, Bitmine owns 4.16 million ETH, equivalent to 3.45% of the total ETH supply. In addition, Bitmine holds $23 million in Eightco Holdings (ORBS), which maintains a WLD token treasury. Chairman Tom Lee is encouraging BMNR shareholders to vote YES on a proposal to increase authorized shares, which would allow the company to continue its aggressive ETH accumulation strategy.

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