Ethereum is making a significant shift towards Zero-Knowledge (ZK) technology across its infrastructure.​ This move validates zkSync's architecture and positions ZK-first Layer 2 solutions as previews of Ethereum's future.​

Key implications:

• Standardization of realtime proving benefits the entire ZK developer ecosystem
• Client-side proving and private execution support institutional adoption
• Airbender, Prividium, and Elastic Network gain strategic importance

The transition aligns with recent developments in CLOB-specific L2s, featuring:

• Sub-100ms block times
• Verifiable execution
• Privacy by default

Technical developments are backed by zkSync's stack:

• Airbender: Sub-second proofs
• Prividium: Private matching
• Elastic Network: Custom chains with shared liquidity

Owlto Finance has launched integration with Katana Bridge, enabling ETH transfers from over 50 networks to the Katana DeFi network.​

Katana, incubated by Polygon and GSR, focuses on revitalizing inactive crypto assets through:

• Deep liquidity pools
• Real yield generation
• Cross-chain compatibility

The integration expands on Katana's existing bridge infrastructure, which previously included Orbiter Finance support.​

Bridge to Katana

Pheasant Network is actively developing and testing several key updates:

• Testing modifications to bridge amount limits across networks
• Frontend development for Pheasant Points Quest system
• Testing of Pheasant Points v2
• Integration with DefiLlama for tracking bridge/swap metrics

Recent stats and volume data can be tracked at DefiLlama.​

The protocol continues to focus on infrastructure improvements while maintaining transparency through weekly statistical reports.​