During July 2025, Kikban focused on maintaining the NethermindEth/surge-taiko-mono repository by performing a targeted dependency upgrade to enhance long-term stability. They updated the risc0-ethereum package to version 2.2.0, following semantic commit conventions and ensuring no user-facing changes were introduced. This work demonstrated disciplined dependency management and reinforced release hygiene, reducing future maintenance risks and improving overall compatibility. Kikban utilized skills in monorepo maintenance, version control, and dependency management, working primarily with TypeScript and Ethereum-related tooling. The depth of the contribution lay in its focus on reliability and scalability, supporting the project’s ongoing health without introducing new features or fixes.