The Aave protocol has officially launched on Era, ZkSync's first ZK chain. This deployment marks a significant milestone for decentralized finance (DeFi) on Era.
Key points:
- Aave v3 is now available on Era
- Common token pairs are supported
- Accessible via https://app.aave.com/?marketName=proto_zksync_v3
For more insights on Aave's integration with Era, interested parties can listen to a recorded Twitter Spaces featuring @gluk64 and @StaniKulechov: https://x.com/i/spaces/1BdGYEmnaWgGX
This launch is expected to enhance DeFi utility and composability on Era, potentially opening doors for new institutional use cases.
The @aave protocol is now live on Era! The Aave DAO deployed Aave v3 with common token pairs, available on app.aave.com/?marketName=pr…
Crypto’s largest liquidity protocol, @aave, is now live on Era, ZKsync’s first ZK chain. Aave v3 accelerates DeFi utility and composability on Era and opens doors for new institutional use cases. Check out the available markets at app.aave.com
ZKsync Launches Prividium: Enterprise Blockchain Platform
ZKsync has unveiled Prividium, an enterprise-grade blockchain platform designed for institutional adoption. The platform offers three key features: - **Private Infrastructure**: Includes private RPC and access-based controls - **Built-in Compliance**: Pre-packaged with regulatory requirements - **Trustless Interoperability**: Secured by Ethereum A notable use case demonstrates two banks settling an intraday repo across interoperable Prividiums using ZK Proofs, enabling secure transactions without data sharing. Deutsche Bank is already partnering with Memento BC to develop an onchain fund management solution powered by Prividium. [Learn more about Prividium](https://www.zksync.io/enterprise/prividium)
Robinhood Launches Tokenized Stocks on Arbitrum
Robinhood has announced a significant expansion into blockchain technology through a partnership with Arbitrum. The company will: - Launch 200+ tokenized US stocks and ETF tokens on Arbitrum One - Initially target EU customers through the Robinhood app - Develop a dedicated Robinhood Layer 2 blockchain using Orbit stack The integration aims to provide EU users with a familiar trading experience, now backed by blockchain technology. This marks a strategic move to merge traditional finance with DeFi infrastructure, potentially bringing millions of new users to the crypto ecosystem. Learn more: [Arbitrum Blog](http://blog.arbitrum.io/robinhood-is-realizing-the-crypto-vision/)
zkSync Era Reaches $2.1B+ in Institutional Private Credit

zkSync Era has achieved a significant milestone with over $2.1 billion in institutional private credit now live on its platform. The achievement was highlighted in a new Real-World Asset Report, jointly published by RedStone, Gauntlet, and RWA.xyz. Key points: - Leading position in onchain finance - Partnership with Tradable contributing to growth - Featured in comprehensive RWA industry report This development marks a substantial step forward in bringing traditional finance onchain through zkSync's Layer 2 solution.
zkSync Speaking at EthCC 2025 Multichain Day
zkSync's @gluk64 will be presenting at the Multichain Day during EthCC 2025 in France. The session is scheduled for Monday, June 30, from 3:05 PM to 3:35 PM local time at Hôtel Martinez. This follows zkSync's active participation in previous EthCC events, including their involvement in the 2024 LSDFI Summit and Dev Summit, where they contributed to discussions on restaking and BTCFi developments.
Nana Murugesan and Jeremy Allaire Discuss ZK Proofs on The Money Movement Podcast
Nana Murugesan joins Jeremy Allaire on The Money Movement podcast to explore zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. The discussion covers: - The necessity of ZK-proofs for Ethereum scaling - ZK-powered applications in privacy and identity - How ZK technology is facilitating institutional adoption of blockchain This episode follows a recent trend of industry leaders discussing ZK technology. Previously, Sandy from Scroll emphasized the importance of developer-friendly tooling to drive real-world adoption of ZK proofs. **Listen to the full episode:** [YouTube Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL7NM6chBQM)