zkSync Community Update

Real World Assets (RWA) are gaining significant traction in the blockchain space. Recent market indicators suggest a potential supercycle forming around tokenized real-world assets. Key developments: - Traditional finance institutions increasingly exploring RWA tokenization - Regulatory frameworks becoming clearer for digital asset backed by physical assets - Infrastructure for RWA trading and settlement maturing - Growing institutional demand for on-chain real estate and commodity exposure Market analysts note this trend differs from previous crypto cycles by having stronger fundamentals and traditional finance backing. The integration of real-world assets could provide more stability and practical use cases for blockchain technology. *Learn more about RWA opportunities in our detailed report.*

StarkWare has unveiled an enhanced prover system aimed at improving transaction efficiency on their network. - New technology promises reduced transaction costs - Implementation expected to increase processing speeds - Development follows recent Circle STARKS announcement with Polygon The upgrade represents a significant step in StarkWare's ongoing efforts to optimize Layer 2 scaling solutions for Ethereum. This advancement builds upon their existing STARK-based proof system architecture. *Technical implementation details and specific performance metrics are yet to be released.*

Deutsche Bank has unveiled DAMA 2, a groundbreaking institutional infrastructure for onchain finance powered by zkSync's Layer 2 technology. Key features: - Built on Memento's ZK Chain using zkSync Prividium - Combines privacy, compliance, and scalability - First major institutional deployment on Ethereum L2 The project represents a significant milestone in institutional adoption of blockchain technology, providing a comprehensive blueprint for asset tokenization and servicing. [Read the official Deutsche Bank press release](https://www.db.com/news/detail/20250618-dama-2-litepaper-institutional-blueprint-for-asset-tokenisation-and-servicing-on-ethereum-layer-2)

Layer 2 blockchain infrastructure is evolving rapidly with CLOB-specific solutions leading the way. Key developments include: - Block times under 100ms - Verifiable execution capabilities - Built-in privacy features zkSync's latest stack introduces three major components: - **Airbender**: Enables sub-second proof generation - **Prividium**: Facilitates private transaction matching - **Elastic Network**: Supports custom chain creation with shared liquidity pools This infrastructure advancement signals a shift toward specialized L2 solutions that prioritize speed, security, and privacy.

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)