Ethereum Upgrade: Cheaper Gas Fees and Scaling Progress

zkSync published a blog post examining how financial institutions can apply lessons from AI sovereignty discussions to blockchain development. The piece focuses on building private onchain solutions while maintaining access to network effects - a key challenge for traditional finance entering crypto. **Key themes:** - Sovereignty and interoperability in blockchain systems - Zero-knowledge technology as an enabler - Practical applications for financial institutions Read the full analysis: [zkSync blog](https://www.zksync.io/blog/sovereignty-interoperability-zero-knowledge)

ZKsync has co-sponsored SODA's 2026 Tokenization at Investment Banking survey, featuring insights from 16 of the world's largest sell-side institutions. The report provides a comprehensive view of the current state of tokenization in traditional finance. It examines how major investment banks are approaching and implementing tokenization strategies. **Key highlights:** - Survey includes participation from 16 leading global investment banks - Offers institutional perspective on tokenization adoption - Co-sponsored by ZKsync, an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution The full report is available for download at [ZKsync's blog](https://www.zksync.io/blog/soda-tokenization-report-2026). This collaboration demonstrates growing institutional interest in blockchain technology and tokenization infrastructure.

**Major infrastructure shift reported for Q2 2026** An Ethereum Layer 2 zkRollup announced that disparate components have evolved beyond isolated pieces into an integrated network. The development marks a significant milestone in the platform's mission to advance crypto adoption for personal sovereignty. **Key developments:** - Individual protocol elements now function as interconnected network - Builds on momentum from October 2025 when components "started to click" - Represents maturation of zkRollup infrastructure The announcement suggests the L2 has reached a critical inflection point where separate technical components now operate as a cohesive system, potentially improving scalability and user experience for Ethereum applications.

**Court of Internet** has launched an open standard enabling autonomous agents to handle payments, escrow services, and dispute resolution. The system operates on **GenLayer**, a dispute resolution layer built using ZKsync's technology. This infrastructure addresses a gap in agentic commerce by providing recourse for small-value disputes that typically fall below the threshold for traditional litigation. Key features: - Payment and escrow functionality for AI agents - Built-in dispute resolution mechanism - Runs on ZKsync's Layer 2 infrastructure The development aims to create a more robust framework for the emerging agentic economy, where autonomous agents can transact with built-in protections. [View announcement](https://x.com/courtofinternet/status/2075565797007609898)

AuditHub published a detailed analysis of the formal verification process for Airbender's V2 prover, conducted by Veridise before deployment. **Key Points:** - Formal verification was completed prior to the V2 prover's release - The collaboration aimed to provide institutional-grade assurance - AuditHub's breakdown examines the verification methodology and findings The verification process represents a shift toward proof-based infrastructure adoption rather than trust-based deployment. Formal verification mathematically proves that code behaves as intended, reducing the risk of critical vulnerabilities. This approach addresses institutional requirements for rigorous security standards before integrating new infrastructure components. [Read the full breakdown](https://x.com/AuditHubDev/status/2075235574588297353)