Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs) Launched on zkSync

**Cari Network is building the first tokenized deposits network in the United States**, developed alongside five regional banks: Huntington Bank, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyBank, and Old National. Together representing $600B in deposits, these institutions are leveraging ZKsync's Prividium technology to bring bank-issued digital deposits onchain. **Key differences from stablecoins:** - Tokenized deposits are direct bank liabilities, not synthetic assets - Integrated with core banking systems - Eligible for FDIC insurance - Operate within existing regulatory frameworks **What Prividium enables:** - Private, enterprise-controlled blockchain infrastructure - Real-time settlement while maintaining compliance - Security anchored to Ethereum - 24/7 programmable money within banking regulations The network aims to modernize deposit infrastructure for the $8.3T held by regional banks, allowing them to compete in the digital assets economy while preserving privacy and regulatory safeguards. [Read the full case study](https://www.zksync.io/case-studies/cari-network)

Gene Ludwig, CEO of Cari Network, outlined how tokenized deposit networks can unlock the $8.3 trillion community banking sector for digital assets. **Key Points:** - Small businesses rely on local community banks, not large institutions - Cari Network enables these banks to participate in the emerging digital economy - The platform uses tokenized deposits built on ZKsync technology Ludwig emphasized that banks must lead, rather than follow, in digital transformation to remain relevant. The network aims to bridge traditional community banking with blockchain infrastructure, potentially opening new financial services for underserved small business markets. Cari's approach focuses on practical implementation rather than disruption, allowing existing banking relationships to extend into digital asset capabilities.

zkSync has released its 2026 roadmap, marking a strategic shift from foundational development to practical implementation. **Key Focus Areas:** - Transition from infrastructure building (2025) to real-world use cases (2026) - Emphasis on practical applications rather than theoretical frameworks - Building on the foundations established in the previous year The roadmap signals zkSync's commitment to moving beyond technical groundwork toward tangible solutions that demonstrate the value of Layer 2 scaling technology. [Read the full roadmap](https://www.zksync.io/blog/zksync-roadmap-2026)

**Prividium Network** introduces a new approach for institutions to build private, secure blockchain infrastructure while maintaining connectivity to Ethereum and other Prividiums. **Key features:** - Institutions can own and control their private onchain rails - Maintains connection to Ethereum and other Prividium networks - Combines enterprise-grade control with privacy preservation - Represents first private blockchains connected to public systems The vision was presented by @gluk64 on The Rollup, highlighting how Prividiums bridge the gap between institutional privacy requirements and public blockchain connectivity.

**GRVT has introduced Unified Margin on zkSync**, transforming how capital is managed in DeFi. The system eliminates idle capital by making funds **continuously productive and dynamically deployed** rather than statically allocated. This represents a shift from traditional capital management approaches. **Key features:** - Single balance across all positions - Automatic capital optimization - Instant trading capabilities - Continuous yield generation The integration builds on GRVT's previous collaboration with Aave, demonstrating next-generation capital efficiency. By leveraging zkSync's Layer 2 infrastructure, the platform aims to maximize capital utilization while maintaining the security of Ethereum. This development addresses a core inefficiency in legacy DeFi design where allocated capital often sits unused, reducing overall productivity.