Ethereum Upgrade: Cheaper Gas Fees and Scaling Progress

**ZTX has officially launched its streaming platform** on Creator, a ZK Chain built for virtual creators and storytellers. The platform leverages **ZEPETO's 400M+ user base** and introduces onchain streaming where viewers can tip creators directly with $ZTX tokens. **Key features include:** - Instant creator payments in $ZTX (no middlemen) - 75% tip rebates for viewers - $CRTR token rewards for engagement - External or auto EVM wallet options for streamers **Season 1 runs until November 1, 2025**, offering exclusive events and community rewards. The platform aims to create a Web3-native ecosystem where creators have more freedom and direct monetization. Viewers can start streaming at [live.ztx.io](https://live.ztx.io/) and participate in the creator-first economy.

zkSync successfully completed its **Atlas upgrade** with impressive performance metrics during the live stream event. **Key Performance Numbers:** - ~18,600 transactions per second - ~630M gas per second - Equivalent to ~1.6B transactions per day from single sequencer The upgrade demonstrates zkSync's capability for **real-time finance** through fast block production and rapid proof generation. Read the full technical details: [zkSync Mirror Post](https://zksync.mirror.xyz/XrlYJN9SUbOtRn9nyqrfPyaAqot--PlUcnSRK_OF1Bs)

The Atlas upgrade undergoes **sequencer load testing** to evaluate performance under high transaction volumes. This stress test examines how the upgraded sequencer handles increased network demand and transaction throughput. - Tests sequencer stability during peak loads - Evaluates transaction processing efficiency - Assesses network performance metrics The load test represents a critical step in validating the Atlas upgrade's readiness for production deployment.

**ZKsync's Elastic Network welcomed two major new chains this week:** - **SANDchain** - Backed by The Sandbox Game's 8M+ users, aims to build a "Creator Nation" economy - **ADI Chain** - UAE-backed blockchain introducing the first dirham-backed stablecoin, regulated by Central Bank **Key ecosystem updates:** - **Sophon Account v2** launched with passwordless login - no seed phrases or extensions needed - **GRVT doubled position limits** across all trading pairs with up to 50x leverage - **Nodle Network** brought decentralized, encrypted chat to iOS & Android via XMTP - **solx compiler 0.1.2** reduced contract sizes and deployment costs, now supports Hardhat v3 The network continues expanding with new infrastructure tools and institutional backing. Red Bull Racing collectibles are available free until Oct 6 on Abstract Chain.

**ZKsync's Elastic Network** continues expanding with significant developments across multiple fronts. **Major Funding News:** - GRVT raised **$19M** to advance privacy-first DeFi solutions - Focus on bringing institutional-grade privacy to mainstream users **Network Growth:** - **72M+ transactions** processed across the ecosystem - Millions of active wallets demonstrate growing adoption - Multiple new chains launching on ZKsync infrastructure **Key Integrations:** - **Tradable** featured in Dune's RWA Report with **~$2.1B** active across 38 onchain private credit deals - **Space and Time DB** integrates Circle USDC for ZK-proven queries - Enhanced stable payments with verifiable data capabilities **Community Initiatives:** - **Abstract Chain** launches as next-generation consumer crypto platform - **$100K in $CANDY rewards** available through ZKcandy contest - **60K $NODL prize pool** for car and moto photo contest The ecosystem demonstrates **strong momentum** across governance, funding, and technical development, positioning ZKsync as a leading Layer 2 solution for mainstream crypto adoption.