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ZKsync Prividium Initiative Draws 30+ Major Financial Institutions

**Major Financial Breakthrough** ZKsync's Prividium technology captured attention from **30+ global institutions** including Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Mastercard during a breakthrough initiative. **Key Developments:** - ZKsync founder emphasized finance faces an "adapt-or-die moment" at DAS conference - Prividiums offer private, interoperable finance solutions - Health sector integration through 0xhealthshared building on ZK Stack **New Features Rolling Out:** - **ZK token staking** pilot program with up to 10% rewards proposed - SANDchain testnet launches for creators and builders - Sophon introduces gamified payment cards turning daily habits into rewards - GRVT offers 10% interest on trading equity The developments signal a shift toward what ZKsync calls "Incorruptible Finance" - leveraging zero-knowledge technology for institutional adoption.
🏥 ZK Health Revolution
**@0xhealthshared** is building a privacy-focused health platform that allows communities to: - Track real health progress collectively - Earn rewards for wellness achievements - Maintain complete data privacy using zero-knowledge proofs **Key Features:** - Community-driven health tracking - Reward system for progress - Zero exposure of sensitive health data - Built on ZKsync's Layer 2 infrastructure The project introduces **Prividium technology** - a breakthrough for private, interoperable finance that has caught attention from 30+ major institutions including Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Mastercard. This represents a significant shift toward what ZKsync calls *"Incorruptible Finance"* - where sensitive data remains private while still enabling verification and rewards. [Read the Prividium Breakthrough Whitepaper](link) for technical details on how zero-knowledge proofs enable this privacy-preserving approach to health data.
SANDchain Launches Public Testnet for Creator Economy
**SANDchain has officially launched its public testnet**, marking a significant milestone for the Creator Economy platform. The blockchain project aims to build a **Creator Nation** - a sovereign, onchain economy where: - Creators can launch their own economies - Fans become active participants as citizens - Liquidity drives cultural development SANDchain joins the **Elastic Network** and builds upon The Sandbox Game's established ecosystem of **over 8 million users**. This testnet launch represents the next phase in developing infrastructure for creator-driven economies in the web3 space.
🇦🇪 UAE Banks Launch First Dirham Stablecoin on ZKsync
**ADI Chain joins ZKsync Elastic Network** with ambitious plans to onboard 1 billion users by 2030. The project introduces the **first Dirham-backed stablecoin** developed by major UAE institutions: - First Abu Dhabi Bank - ADQ Official - IHC Official **Regulatory backing** comes from the UAE Central Bank, providing institutional credibility. **Target markets** include Middle East, Asia, and Africa - regions currently underserved by blockchain technology. The initiative aims to bridge traditional finance with decentralized systems, leveraging ZKsync's Layer 2 infrastructure for scalability.
Nana Murugesan and Jeremy Allaire Discuss ZK Proofs on The Money Movement Podcast
Nana Murugesan joins Jeremy Allaire on The Money Movement podcast to explore zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. The discussion covers: - The necessity of ZK-proofs for Ethereum scaling - ZK-powered applications in privacy and identity - How ZK technology is facilitating institutional adoption of blockchain This episode follows a recent trend of industry leaders discussing ZK technology. Previously, Sandy from Scroll emphasized the importance of developer-friendly tooling to drive real-world adoption of ZK proofs. **Listen to the full episode:** [YouTube Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL7NM6chBQM)