Manta Network is a ZK-application platform that is EVM-equivalent, meaning it runs Ethereum-compatible smart contracts with zero-knowledge proofs. Taiko is a fully permissionless ZK-Rollup that is Ethereum-equivalent, aiming to replicate Ethereum’s execution environment exactly. The key difference is that Manta focuses on enabling ZK-powered applications, while Taiko prioritizes full Ethereum equivalence and permissionless participation. Manta suits developers building privacy-focused dApps, while Taiko appeals to users and developers seeking a trustless, Ethereum-aligned rollup.
| Token Price | — | — |
| 24h Change | — | — |
| Market Cap | — | — |
| TVL | $23.5MDefiLlama | $3.3MDefiLlama |
| MCap Rank | #633 | #946 |
| Total Raised | $31.6M | $37.0M |
| Founded | 2020 | 2022 |
| Stage | — | — |
| X / Twitter | 722K | 806K |
| GitHub Stars | 237 | 5K |
| Chains | ethereummantapolkadot | bnb-chainethereum |
| Tags | Layer2, zk, Infra | zk, Infra, Layer2 |
Manta Network is a zero-knowledge (ZK) application platform that provides scalable and secure L2 solutions via Manta Pacific, an EVM-equivalent chain using Celestia for data availability and Polygon zkEVM for proofs. It bridges between Ethereum and Manta Pacific, enabling low-cost, private transactions and smart contracts.
Taiko is a fully open source, permissionless, Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup. It allows users to experience Ethereum-like transactions without centralized operators, as all operations are permissionlessly run by the community. The project is a Based Contestable Rollup with an Ethereum-equivalent ZK-EVM.