Trala, a subsidiary of JoyCity, has announced plans to bring AAA games to zkSync, an Ethereum zkRollup Layer 2 platform. Trala's team has extensive experience in creating popular games like Gunship Battle and Freestyle for hundreds of millions of players. The move is seen as a strategic step in studying and catering to the East Asian gaming markets, which are known for their significant presence in the gaming industry.
.@trala_official is the latest studio to bring AAA games to @zkSync ๐น๏ธ A subsidiary of JoyCity, Trala's team has first-hand experience creating games like Gunship Battle and Freestyle for hundreds of millions of players. Study the East Asian gaming markets. IYKYK.
๐ค@TRALA_official x @zksync We are thrilled to announce that TRALA and zkSync have embarked on a journey towards success in the global Web3 GameFi.๐ฎ Stay tuned for our AAA games to be successfully deployed on zkSync! For more details.๐ ๐ trala-official.medium.com/trala-lab-partโฆ
ZKsync Launches Staking Pilot Program with Delegate-to-Stake Mechanism
ZKsync is launching its **ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program** on February 9th, allowing $ZK holders to stake tokens through the Tally interface while strengthening governance participation. **Key Details:** - Participants must delegate $ZK to an active Delegate to earn rewards - Built-in delegate-to-stake infrastructure aims to expand voting participation - Look for "Active" tag on Delegate profiles when staking **Program Structure:** - **Season 1** (3 months): 10M $ZK reward cap, targeting +200M active voting power - **Season 2** (3 months, conditional): 25M $ZK reward cap, targeting +500M active voting power **Program Goals:** - Test and validate Tally staking infrastructure for future decentralized sequencer - Increase delegated $ZK and active voting power A detailed FAQ will be released later this week. [Full details available on the ZKnation forum](https://forum.zknation.io/t/refresher-on-zknomics-staking-pilot-program/871).
Staking Program Launches with 3-10% APR Rates
A new staking program is launching with flexible APR rates: - **Starting rate**: 3% APR target per season - **Maximum rate**: Up to 10% APR based on participation levels - **No lockup period**: Rewards stream continuously - **Important**: APR rates are managed, not guaranteed or fixed A detailed FAQ will be published later this week with additional information about the program structure and mechanics.
๐ฆ Bank Stack Campaign Launches
ZKsync has launched a new campaign with RallyOnChain to explain how **Prividiums** enable the onchain Bank Stack. The initiative demonstrates how institutions can build on public blockchain infrastructure while maintaining privacy, compliance, and interoperability. **Key Features:** - Privacy-preserving infrastructure on public rails - Built-in compliance mechanisms - Cross-chain connectivity with Ethereum Prividiums represent ZKsync's approach to institutional blockchain adoption, offering what they call a "turnkey solution" with pre-built capabilities. The platform uses zero-knowledge proofs to enable cryptographic privacy while maintaining regulatory compliance. The campaign follows ZKsync's broader push into institutional markets, including the Prividium Breakthrough Initiative with participation from Citi, Deutsche Bank, and 30+ financial institutions. [Learn more about the campaign](https://x.com/RallyOnChain/status/2015012758480196056?s=20)
ZTX Mobile Launches After Playtest 5 Bringing 40+ ZEPETO Creators to Web3

**ZTX is preparing to launch its mobile app** following the completion of Playtest 5, marking a significant bridge between Web2 and Web3 gaming. **Key Features:** - 40+ ZEPETO creators (known as ZEM!) joining the platform - Seamless blockchain integration for mainstream users - Avatar and digital identity creation tools - 3D wearables ownership - Referral code system and in-game rewards **The Strategy:** ZTX is positioning itself as the Web3 version of ZEPETO, often called the "Roblox of Asia." By partnering with established ZEPETO creators who have millions of followers, ZTX aims to introduce a massive Web2 audience to crypto gaming. The mobile app launch represents an attempt to lower the barrier to entry for blockchain gaming, focusing on user experience and familiar gameplay mechanics while incorporating crypto elements. [Learn more](<https://x.com/ZTXofficial/status/2016867394879181201?s=20>)
Ultraman AI Launches on Abstract Chain Blockchain
**Ultraman AI is expanding to Abstract Chain**, marking the iconic Japanese hero's entry into blockchain technology across 190+ countries. **Key Details:** - Partnership facilitated by bythenAI - Deployment on Abstract Chain, an Ethereum Layer 2 using ZK Stack technology - Represents Ultraman's first major onchain initiative Abstract Chain offers fast, low-cost transactions through zero-knowledge rollup technology, making it suitable for scalable blockchain applications. [View announcement](https://x.com/AbstractChain/status/2015807392949096506?s=20)