Sophon to Launch Entertainment Chain on zkSync

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By zkSync
May 2, 2024, 7:16 PM
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Sophon, a project built using the ZK Stack, is set to launch a general-purpose entertainment chain on zkSync, a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum.​ The chain will focus on undisclosed areas related to entertainment.​ While details are scarce, the team expresses excitement about the upcoming launch, which aims to accelerate the mass adoption of crypto for personal sovereignty.​

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