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Tenderly has launched comprehensive support for zkSync Era, expanding development tools for the Ethereum Layer 2 network. The integration enables developers to: - Deploy smart contracts - Debug transactions - Run comprehensive tests - Monitor network activity This follows recent ecosystem growth, including zkSync Era's integration with Zapper.fi, which brought portfolio tracking for major DeFi protocols like SyncSwap, Mav Protocol, and KOI Finance. *Developers can now access a complete suite of tools for building on zkSync Era through the Tenderly platform.*

The investigation into the recent ZKsync exploit has concluded with the recovery of all compromised funds. The incident, caused by a compromised airdrop admin key, was limited to three Merkle distribution contracts from the June 2024 ZK token launch. Key findings: - Exploit minted ~111M unclaimed ZK tokens (~0.45% of total supply) - Protocol, token contract, and governance systems remained secure - Matter Labs implemented temporary transaction filtering - All funds have been recovered The final incident report is available at [ZKsync Mirror](https://zksync.mirror.xyz/W5vPDZqEqf2NuwQ5x7SyFnIxqqpE1szAFD69iaaBFnI)

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)

Despite the broader crypto market experiencing a bearish October, the ZKSync ecosystem is bucking the trend with significant developments: - Continuous shipping of new projects and updates - Strong ecosystem growth, contrasting with general market sentiment - Multiple initiatives launched, represented by letters: R Z I X Q S T C C P G This 'Octobull' for ZKSync highlights the resilience and progress of zkRollup technology on Ethereum Layer 2, even in challenging market conditions. Stay tuned for more updates on ZKSync's ecosystem expansion and its impact on Ethereum scalability.

Alex Gluchowski (@gluk64), founder of zkSync, recently spoke at @crecimientoar about blockchain scaling challenges and ZK technology as the ultimate solution. Key points covered: - ZkSync's product lineup: Lite, Era, and Elastic Chain - The importance of building practical dapps for real-world use - Introduction of FreeFi: An on-chain banking system integrating: - DeFi - Payments - Real-world assets (RWAs) - On-ramps - Last-mile integrations This comprehensive approach aims to address scaling issues while creating a user-friendly ecosystem for mainstream adoption. To learn more about zkSync's vision and FreeFi, check out the full discussion.