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The Shasta Hardfork is a significant upgrade on the Taiko network that introduces 100% zero-knowledge (ZK) technology and lowers transaction fees. It also implements permissionless preconfirmations, advancing Taiko towards full decentralization. Scheduled for December 31, 2025, this hardfork is hosted by the Taiko team. The event format is a protocol-level fork update on the blockchain; no specific physical location is involved, and participation is by node operators updating their software as per Taiko's official channels (https://x.com/taikoxyz/status/1978087144662126688). Recent News Taiko has been actively developing its rollup technology and ZK proofs to ensure scalability and low fees. In the past three months, the team announced testnet milestones and enhancements towards permissionless transaction confirmations, aligning with the Shasta Hardfork features. Partnerships with infrastructure providers and community growth have been emphasized to support the upcoming upgrade. Future Plans Post-hardfork, Taiko aims to optimize decentralized application (dApp) deployment on its Layer 2 solution with improved speed and cost-efficiency. Future goals include expanding zk-rollup technology usage, enhancing permissionless interactions, and eventually achieving a fully decentralized zkEVM environment as outlined in their roadmap. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Neutral to Positive — The community on X/Twitter is generally optimistic about the Shasta Hardfork, highlighting the importance of ZK technology and fee reductions. Some express cautious enthusiasm awaiting real-world performance. Community reactions include: "Looking forward to lower fees and better scalability." "Permissionless preconfirmations could be a game changer for decentralization." "Hope this hardfork lives up to expectations." Risk Disclaimer This hardfork may impact token price due to changes in protocol performance, decentralization, and transaction costs. Users should monitor official updates and exercise caution. Sources used https://x.com/taikoxyz/status/1978087144662126688