Overview of Taiko
Taiko is a completely decentralized ZK-Rollups , similar to Layer 2 solutions, the project is able to scale Ethereum both technically and non-technically, by supporting all code. ZK-EVM in decentralized, permissionless and secure Layer 2 architecture.Taiko aims to become a Class 1 ZK-EVM, prioritizing EVM/Ethereum compatibility with better speed thanks to using ZK technology.

Taiko has committed to building the project with open source code, and the project's GitHub reflects this. In that direction, this first public test network is open to all test users. Accordingly, all the developers can deploy the contract, all the test users, the participants can also be ready to run the L2 node and propose blocks.
Previously, Taiko released Testnet Alpha 1 allowing users to receive POAP NFTs. Recently, Taiko continues to release Testnet Alpha 2, TraderH4 will guide you how to join this Testnet in the article below.
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How to join the Testnet of the Taiko project
Before experiencing the Testnet of the Taiko project, readers need to prepare a MetaMask wallet account. If you do not know how to create a wallet, you can refer to and follow the instructions in the article " How to install and use the MetaMask wallet ". In this article, the TraderH4 team will focus on guiding Taiko's Testnet experience.
Step 1: Add the necessary networks
Go to chainid.network/ and search for Taiko and select “ Add chain ”. Next, you find more Sepolia and select “ Add chain ”. Then you add the Taiko network option with the contracts below:
- Bull Token: 0x6048e5ca54c021D39Cd33b63A44980132bcFA66d
- Horse Token: 0xCea5BFE9542eDf828Ebc2ed054CA688f0224796f
Step 2: Faucet token testnet
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Faucet ETH Sepolia at one of the two websites below:
To Faucet tokens HORSE and BLL, you need to visit bridge.a2.taiko.xyz page and select HORSE and BLL tokens respectively then click on “ Faucet ”.
Step 3: Bridge token from Sepolia to Taiko
You go to bridge.a2.taiko.xyz and proceed to transfer ETH from Sepolia to Taiko. Next, you transfer experimental tokens like HORSE and BLL to Taiko in turn. Then, you proceed to claim the transferred token at the transaction section.
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Step 4: Swap tokens and Add liquidity
You go to taiko.xyz/docs/guides/swap-tokens and swap between token pairs regularly every day. Then you choose to share capital and add liquidity for any 1 token pair.
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Step 5: Run a node
In addition to experiencing the Taiko project, you can also participate in running a node for Taiko to receive attractive rewards, as well as increase the possibility of winning an airdrop in the future. You can refer to the official guide to running a Node from Taiko.
summary
Above is the guide to participate in Testnet Alpha 2 of the Taiko project. With the effect of Arbitrum's Airdrop, many people are expecting that Layer 2 projects will follow in the footsteps of Arbitrum to make epic Airdrops for their early users. And Taiko is one of those projects.