zkSync Protocol Upgrade v24 Brings Interoperability, Mobile Support, and Validium Mode
zkSync Protocol Upgrade v24 Brings Interoperability, Mobile Support, and Validium Mode
🌉 Bridging ZK Chains
zkSync is set to undergo a major protocol upgrade, version 24, on May 13th. The upgrade will introduce several significant updates for builders and users. Firstly, the zkSync bridge hub will lay the foundation for interoperability between ZK chains. Secondly, precompiles will be added for signing transactions with Apple and Android devices, enabling mobile support. Thirdly, Validium mode will soon allow teams to add a custom DA layer and base token for their ZK chain. The zkSync bridge will be disabled for 24 hours during the upgrade, but users can still use third-party bridges to withdraw. The upgrade will also introduce a new shared bridge L1 contract, and funds will migrate from the old bridge to the new one, ensuring user funds remain safe.
zkSync protocol upgrade v24, on May 13th, has some HYPE updates for builders and users. 🌉 The zkSync bridge hub lays the foundation for interoperability between ZK chains 📱 Precompiles for signing transactions with Apple and Android devices 💽 Validium mode will soon allow
The upcoming @zksync Era upgrade on May 13th brings new features & improvements: ✔️ The Bridgehub enables ZK Stack chains interoperability ✔️ Validium mode with custom DA and base token (soon) ✔️ New P256Verify & ecPairing precompiles Read more 👉 github.com/zkSync-Communi….
zkSync firmly stands by its commitment to decentralize. Since rolling out support for EIP4844 in March, this has been the sole focus. The upcoming release of v24 is the final planned protocol upgrade needed before handing over network governance to the community. The remaining
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