By Emily Dawson Key Takeaways: In the crowded field of Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) solutions, ZKsync has quietly built substantial infrastructure. While not always in the headlines, its technical milestones and growing ecosystem roll – up hold meaningful implications for developers, users and institutional actors in crypto. ZKsync is designed as a zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup on Ethereum, bundling transactions off-chain and submitting validity proofs to the mainnet. Its documentation highlights “chains in the network”, $4 B+ TVL and over 700 M transactions processed. The network supports Solidity/Vyper contracts, EVM-compatibility and developer tooling that closely mirrors Ethereum’s environment. According to ZKsync’s own site, its “Airbender” prover delivers sub-second block proofs, running on commodity GPUs and enabling ~1 second network hops and minutes to Ethereum finality. These improvements matter because they reduce latency and cost for dApps and token transfers – a key user and developer pain-point on Layer 1 Ethereum. ZKsync has positioned its “Elastic Network” for not just DeFi, but also tokenisation of real – world assets, private-chain interoperability and enterprise adopters. By enabling the launch of chains with full EVM compatibility, ZKsync is aiming for broader institutional adoption – a step beyond many earlier rollups focused purely on cost/throughput. Tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) are increasingly discussed as one of the next frontiers for crypto. ZKsync supports issuing and settling treasuries, private credit, and share-tokens in a network “connected to global liquidity”. For institutional players, the ability to deploy an EVM-based network with low latency, high throughput and settlement finality is compelling. Projects migrating from base-layer Ethereum may prefer a stack where traditional finance and crypto meet. Ethereum’s scalability challenge remains significant: high gas fees, slower confirmations and growing demands from DeFi, NFTs and applications. ZKsync’s architecture tackles these by offering high throughput and low fees while maintaining mainnet security. This matters for the broader Ethereum ecosystem: the more robust the L2 network becomes, the more viable Ethereum remains as the settlement layer for the decentralized web. One reason ZKsync might be described as “underrated” is that its architecture emphasizes compatibility and developer experience rather than rhetorical hype. Developers familiar with Solidity, Hardhat or Foundry can move to ZKsync with minimal adjustments. That lowers friction for migrations, dApp launches and ecosystem growth – the kind of “boring plumbing” work that supports large-scale adoption but often goes unnoticed. More News: Ethereum Foundation Converts 1,000 ETH via CoW Swap As ZKsync grows, DeFi protocols and stablecoin issuers increasingly view it as a destination alongside Ethereum and other L2s. Lower fees and rapid finality mean users may prefer protocols built on ZKsync. For example: stablecoins need infrastructure where redemption and token issuance can scale. ZKsync’s throughput and cost-profile support that scaling. Moreover, institutional capital – which requires strong settlement infrastructure and predictable cost curves – may view networks like ZKsync as bridges from TradFi into crypto. That could drive growth in ecosystem TVL and partnerships. ZKsync competes with other L2s (optimistic rollups, other zk-rollups) but its emphasis on full EVM compatibility and production – ready infrastructure gives it a unique position. According to Binance Academy, zk-rollups like ZKsync offer faster finality than optimistic rollups because they avoid long challenge periods. As competition among L2s intensifies, ZKsync’s technical head – start and ecosystem build may give it a durable edge – especially if more institutional use-cases activate. More News: Uniswap Expands to Solana: A Major Step Toward True Cross-Chain DeFi For more information on stablecoin adoption and blockchain innovation globally, keep checking Castlecrypto News. Emily Dawson Emily Dawson began her career in business and technology journalism, writing for local newspapers and online publications, where she developed expertise in making complex subjects accessible and relatable. Her growing interest in blockchain and cryptocurrency led her to join Castle Crypto as a News Writer. At Castle Crypto, Emily covers breaking news, policy updates, and emerging trends across the crypto ecosystem. She specializes in transparent, research-driven reporting that makes complex technical updates accessible to all readers. Emily’s approachable style and commitment to accuracy ensure Castle Crypto’s audience can stay informed and confident, whether they are just beginning their crypto journey or looking to deepen their knowledge. Crypto News Reviews Crypto News Crypto News Crypto News Crypto News Guides Crypto News Reviews Crypto News Crypto News Crypto News
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