The zkSync community, in collaboration with encodeclub, recently concluded a 6-week course on Layer 2 solutions, zkEVMs, and ZK-proofs. The course attracted over 1,000 applicants, resulting in 150 new builders who are now equipped to drive Ethereum adoption. The community expressed gratitude to guest lecturers from various organizations such as zksync, Aztec Network, Arbitrum, Starknet Foundation, LineaBuild, Scroll ZKP, and RiscZero.
From zero knowledge to Zero Knowledge ๐ Together with @encodeclub, we taught a 6-week course on L2s, zkEVMs, and ZK-proofs. From over 1,000 applicants, we now have 150 new builders ready to bring a billion people to Ethereum. BIG thank you to guest lecturers from @zksync,
๐ Huge congrats to the 100+ graduates of the @zksync zkEVM Bootcamp by @encodeclub! A challenging yet rewarding journey made possible by the amazing @zksync team and our incredible teacher @extropyLaurence! Check out the full recap here: blog.encode.club/zksyncs-zkevm-โฆ
๐ Privacy Meets Impact

**LNET Global's CCO Melody Celestine** spoke at Caza ZK about **Prividiums** - a new approach to Trust-Based Finance. **Key Points:** - Prividiums help programs measure their impact while maintaining privacy - Enable organizations to secure more funding through verifiable metrics - Privacy protection builds trust in the measurement process Celestine emphasized that **privacy is essential** for organizations to feel comfortable participating in impact measurement programs. More details on the **LNET and ZKsync collaboration** are expected soon.
Institutional Privacy Solutions Launch Event Scheduled
A major announcement is coming for **institutional privacy onchain solutions**. The event is scheduled for: - **Date**: November 20th - **Time**: 9am PT This appears to be focused on advancing privacy infrastructure for institutional users in the blockchain space. The timing suggests a significant development in enterprise-grade privacy tools. Set your reminder to catch the full announcement.
Casa ZK Hosts Institutional Adoption Event During Devcon

**Casa ZK hosted its Institutional Day** during EF Devcon on November 19, focusing on onchain institutional adoption. The event featured two main sessions: - **Keynote: "Redefining Trust: Blockchain Infrastructure for Results-Based Finance"** with Mariana Kotik from L-Net Global - **Fireside Chat: "Institutions Onchain & the Rise of Incorruptible Finance"** featuring Matthew from Ethereum Foundation and Marcin from zkSync, moderated by Paula from Merge The gathering aimed to explore the **future of institutional blockchain adoption** and incorruptible finance systems. *Casa ZK positioned itself as a key venue for discussing enterprise-level crypto integration during one of the industry's premier conferences.*
Casa ZK Institutional Day Brings Banks and Governments to Buenos Aires
**Casa ZK: Institutional Day** took place in Buenos Aires during EF Devcon, bringing together key players in the financial sector. **Key participants included:** - Partners and institutions - Government representatives - Banking sector leaders - Ethereum Foundation collaborators The event was **hosted by ZKsync** in partnership with Ethereum Foundation, Crecimiento Argentina, LNet Global, Ripio, and Momentum Global. This gathering focused on **shaping the onchain future** through institutional adoption and collaboration between traditional finance and blockchain technology. The limited-capacity event highlighted growing institutional interest in zero-knowledge rollup technology and its potential for mass crypto adoption.
Atlas Enables L2-to-L1 DeFi Access in Under 5 Minutes

**Atlas introduces L1 Interop solution** that allows ZK Chain users to interact with Ethereum DeFi in just **2-5 minutes** - faster than ETH finality. Key benefits: - Enables L2s to tap into Ethereum's liquidity pool - Reduces transaction time significantly - Maintains security while improving accessibility The solution addresses a major pain point in the multi-chain ecosystem by **bridging the gap between Layer 2 efficiency and Layer 1 liquidity**. This development could accelerate DeFi adoption by making cross-layer interactions more seamless for users.