ZKsync launches In Sync with ZKsync, a new X Spaces series highlighting onchain innovators.
The debut episode focuses on:
- Institutional adoption
- Privacy solutions
- Guest announcements coming tomorrow
This series will spotlight builders pushing the onchain frontier forward, starting with conversations around how institutions are embracing blockchain technology.
Stay tuned for guest reveals and join the conversation about the future of institutional crypto adoption.
Ethereum is now the main capital hub of ZKsync. @grvt_io can become Ethereum's incorruptible market layer. @hong_grvt explaining how Atlas enables completely novel use cases for @grvt_io 👇
“A completely private chain won't be connected to anything. It’s a slightly better version of a database, but it doesn't give you connectivity to public capital markets.” @gluk64 lays out, on @Cointelegraph, how ZKsync is enabling system-level Privacy and Incorruptible Finance.
⚡️ INSIGHT: “Cypherpunk privacy” is account-level. Institutional privacy is system-level. Until that layer exists, big finance stays on the sidelines, says ZKsync developer.
🎧In Sync with ZKsync Our new X Spaces series, spotlighting the innovators pushing the onchain frontier, launches this Wednesday and our first conversation will be all about Institutional adoption and Privacy. Guest names dropping tomorrow 🤫
“A corporation simply can’t move their transactions on a public chain. This is where Prividiums come to play enabling enterprises to have privacy, access controls & selective disclosures” @Ozhar, on the @therollupco, explaining why Prividiums are purpose-built for institutions.
Not a better way to close out your week than watching @gluk64, on stage at @chainlink SmartCon, presenting why Prividiums are the single best privacy-preserving blockchain solution for Institutions. Incorruptible Finance 🔒🪙
"Institutions are facing an adapt-or-die moment. At @zksync, we are offering the best Privacy solution enabling Institutions to build onchain using their stack while still settling on Ethereum and connecting to other chains." Watch @gluk64 keynote at @chainlink Smartcon
Your Weekly Roundup is here: from Wall Street to AI agents and from fund tokenization to K-pop entertainment, ZKsync's Elastic Network is firing all cylinders. 🧵 Let’s dive in
Institutional adoption, privacy, interoperability, product launches, GLP strategies. Just a few of this week's updates from the Elastic Network. ZK fam, here's your Weekly Roundup ⬇️
Smartcon x @chainlink Day 1 is here. Catch @Ozhar, VP Business Development, live today at 10:40 AM ET on @Nasdaq @TradeTalks. He will be talking to @JillMalandrino about ZKsync's Incorruptible Financial Infrastructure and why Privacy is the key to bring more Institutions
"With Prividiums, it's now possible for Institutions to build and operate private systems as part of the global Ethereum network, with all the control and compliance they require." @anthonykrose, Product @zksync, writes for @ethereum about Privacy & Incorruptible Finance.
"Institutional adoption is a development we have been betting on for years. With Prividiums, we enable Institutions to come onchain with full Privacy, selective disclosures while still being connected to the global economy." Full @gluk64 interview dropping next week 👀
New token proposal, infrastructure milestones, record-breaking trading volumes and new collabs all landed this week. Welcome to this week’s Roundup 👇
"ZKsync is building Incorruptible Financial Infrastructure. We enable institutions to come onchain on their own terms with full scalability and privacy while directly accessing Ethereum's liquidity" Watch @Ozhar full interview with @JillMalandrino on @Nasdaq @TradeTalks.
Day 2 of @chainlink #SmartCon ends with a banger. @Ozhar will be on stage at 4:30 PM EST talking about @zksync favorite topic: financial institutions coming onchain.
Prividium Launches Institutional Blockchain Platform with Privacy and Compliance Features
Prividium has launched as a blockchain platform designed specifically for institutional users requiring data privacy, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-level control. **Key Features:** - Privacy with public proofs - Built-in compliance mechanisms - Enterprise control capabilities - Direct connectivity options The platform positions itself as the only solution purpose-built for institutions balancing privacy requirements with connectivity needs. Prividium aims to address institutional concerns around data sovereignty while maintaining blockchain's transparency benefits through its proof system.
Edena Pushes Vision for Tokenizing Sovereign Real-World Assets Onchain
Edena is advancing its vision to tokenize sovereign real-world assets (RWAs) onchain, as detailed in a Bloomberg Opinion piece. The initiative aligns with broader industry trends: - **Bank of America Global Research** projects tokenization will reshape financial infrastructure over the next 5-15 years - Traditional assets moving onchain could transform both public and private financial markets - The shift represents a move beyond cryptocurrency speculation toward practical blockchain applications Tokenization involves creating digital representations of real-world assets like bonds, real estate, or commodities on blockchain networks. This approach aims to improve liquidity, reduce settlement times, and increase accessibility to traditionally illiquid assets. Edena's focus on sovereign assets suggests targeting government-backed securities or national infrastructure projects for blockchain integration. [Read the full Bloomberg article](https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-02-19/ditch-the-bitcoin-illusion-and-tokenize-real-assets) [View Bank of America's research report](https://institute.bankofamerica.com/content/dam/bank-of-america-institute/transformation/beyond-crypto-tokenization.pdf)
ZKsync Powers Confidential Settlement for $20B+ Sovereign Assets with EDENA
**ZKsync has been selected by EDENA to provide infrastructure for bringing over $20 billion in sovereign assets onchain.** The partnership centers on two key capabilities: - **Confidential settlement infrastructure** that protects sensitive financial data - **Cryptographic proof systems** that verify compliance, ownership, and solvency without exposing underlying information EDENA is building what it calls the first "Autonomic Financial OS" - an operating system for sovereign wealth management. ZKsync's zero-knowledge technology enables institutions to maintain privacy requirements while gaining the benefits of blockchain settlement. This represents a significant step in institutional adoption, as sovereign wealth funds typically require strict confidentiality alongside regulatory compliance - requirements that traditional public blockchains struggle to meet simultaneously.
ZKsync Staking Pilot Hits 200M $ZK, APR Rises to 6%
The **ZKsync Staking Pilot Program** has reached a new milestone with **200M $ZK tokens** now delegated and staked. The target annual percentage rate (APR) has been **increased from 5% to 6%**. **Key Details:** - Season 1 is capped at 400M $ZK total - Current participation: 200M $ZK (50% of cap) - APR adjusts based on staking levels - No lockup periods - stake/unstake anytime **How It Works:** The program uses a **Delegate-to-Stake** mechanism where rewards only flow when staked $ZK is delegated to an active Delegate. This design strengthens governance participation by aligning incentives with active protocol involvement rather than passive farming. Stake directly at [vote.zknation.io](https://vote.zknation.io/dao/stake/direct)
zkSync Lite Sets May 4 Withdrawal Deadline as Shutdown Approaches
**zkSync Lite is shutting down its block production on May 4, 2026.** Users are advised to withdraw assets before this date for convenience, though funds will remain claimable afterward through dedicated tools. **Key details:** - Block production stops May 4, 2026 - Assets not withdrawn remain fully accessible - Claiming tools will be released immediately after shutdown - Read-only API available for at least one year post-shutdown - Web interface previously shut down April 25, 2025 The Layer 2 network's immutable contracts will remain onchain permanently, ensuring users can always access their funds even after the infrastructure wind-down.