zkSync Era chain
Overview
zkSync Era is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge rollup technology to process transactions off-chain while maintaining security through cryptographic proofs. It is designed to provide low-cost, high-throughput transactions with compatibility for existing Ethereum smart contracts.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, zkSync Era connects to 62 tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Ethereum, USD Coin.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 62 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
built_on | Ethereum | 99% |
settles_to | Ethereum | 95% |
deployed_on | USD Coin | 95% |
deployed_on | Tether USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Dai | 95% |
deployed_on | Uniswap V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Ethena USDe | 95% |
deployed_on | Aave V3 | 95% |
deployed_on | Kelp DAO | 95% |
deployed_on | Safe | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is zkSync Era?
zkSync Era is a zero-knowledge rollup (zk-rollup) that bundles transactions off-chain and submits validity proofs to Ethereum to ensure security and finality.
How does zkSync Era differ from optimistic rollups?
Unlike optimistic rollups which rely on fraud proofs and withdrawal delays, zkSync Era uses zero-knowledge proofs for instant finality and does not require a challenge period.
What can be built on zkSync Era?
Developers can deploy and run Ethereum-compatible smart contracts on zkSync Era, enabling DeFi, NFTs, and other dApps with lower fees and faster throughput.
What is zkSync Era connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, zkSync Era is linked to 62 other tracked entities, most strongly to Ethereum, Ethereum, USD Coin.
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