zkSync

**Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade is now live**, marking a significant milestone for network scaling and user experience. **Key improvements include:** - **PeerDAS technology** reduces L2 data costs, enabling lower fees over time - **Gas limit increase** from 45M to 60M boosts L1 throughput by 33% - **R1 passkeys** enable phone-native wallets for better accessibility - **Enhanced proof verification** bandwidth for rollups like ZKsync **What this means:** The upgrade maintains decentralization while dramatically improving scalability. L2 rollups become more efficient with cheaper data availability and expanded bandwidth. **Looking ahead:** Next major upgrade "Glamsterdam" is planned for H1 2026, focusing on MEV transparency, censorship resistance, and privacy enhancements. This positions Ethereum to onboard the next billion users through improved wallet UX and reduced transaction costs across Layer 2 networks.

**Enterprise demand for Layer 2 solutions is growing**, but regulatory barriers remain a major obstacle. At EFDevcon, @gluk64 highlighted a key challenge: **banks, fintechs, and enterprises show strong interest in L2 networks** but struggle to build on public chains due to: - Privacy requirements - Compliance restrictions - Regulatory uncertainty This creates a **product-market fit paradox** - there's clear demand for specialized blockchain solutions, but traditional financial institutions need private or permissioned alternatives. The comment suggests **Ethereum's L2 roadmap** may need to address these enterprise needs through specialized chains that can meet institutional requirements while maintaining the benefits of Layer 2 scaling. *This enterprise adoption challenge could shape the future direction of L2 development.*

ZKsync launches **In Sync with ZKsync**, a new X Spaces series highlighting onchain innovators. The debut episode focuses on: - **Institutional adoption** - **Privacy solutions** - Guest announcements coming tomorrow This series will spotlight builders pushing the onchain frontier forward, starting with conversations around how institutions are embracing blockchain technology. *Stay tuned for guest reveals and join the conversation about the future of institutional crypto adoption.*

**Partnership Announcement** A collaboration has been formed with @lnetglobal to integrate privacy and scalability solutions into their Results Based Finance offerings. **Key Details:** - Target market: Governments and institutions across Latin America - Focus: Trust-based finance solutions with privacy protection - Leadership: @MelodyCelestine (CCO of Lnet) discussed the partnership on @therollupco **Impact on Finance:** - Enables programs to measure impact while maintaining data privacy - Helps secure additional funding through trusted processes - Privacy features are essential for user confidence in the system This partnership represents a practical application of blockchain privacy technology in government and institutional finance across the LATAM region.

@gluk64 presented his **Incorruptible Finance thesis** on Blockworks Space, outlining a future where the global economy operates entirely onchain. The vision centers on **Prividiums** - individual blockchain instances that every business would operate, similar to how companies maintain bank accounts today. These Prividiums would seamlessly interact with each other across the network. Key components of the thesis: - **ZK proofs** as the foundation for maintaining incorruptibility - **Mobile verification** of Ethereum blocks in just 1 second - **Universal adoption** where every business has its own Prividium This represents a shift from traditional financial infrastructure to a fully decentralized, verifiable system where businesses can maintain sovereignty while participating in a global onchain economy. The presentation builds on previous discussions about making blockchain verification accessible to everyday users through mobile devices.

The ZKsync Association published its inaugural **Operational Report**, detailing a busy first year of development and governance. Key highlights include: - **Governance system design** and implementation - Major **protocol upgrades** across the network - **Token Program operations** and management - Infrastructure milestones and achievements The report covers the Association's governance structure, key initiatives, and provides **forward-looking recommendations** for the Elastic Network's future development. This comprehensive review marks an important milestone for the ZKsync ecosystem as it transitions from launch phase to sustained growth and expansion.

**ZKsync's Prividiums** are emerging as a key solution for enterprise blockchain adoption, addressing a fundamental challenge: corporations cannot operate transparently on public chains. **Key Features:** - **Privacy controls** for sensitive corporate transactions - **Access management** and selective disclosure capabilities - **Purpose-built** specifically for institutional requirements The technology enables enterprises to maintain **privacy and control** while still connecting to Ethereum's public infrastructure and capital markets. This represents a significant shift from completely private chains, which offer limited connectivity, toward **hybrid solutions** that combine institutional-grade privacy with public blockchain benefits. Prividiums are part of ZKsync's broader "**Incorruptible Finance**" initiative, which has attracted attention from major institutions including Citi, Deutsche Bank, and Mastercard during recent industry demonstrations.

**ZKsync showcased its institutional strategy** during a Nasdaq TradeTalks interview, positioning itself as the bridge for traditional finance to enter crypto. The **Incorruptible Financial Infrastructure** promises: - Full scalability and privacy for institutions - Direct access to Ethereum's liquidity - Onboarding on institutions' own terms This follows ZKsync's recent **Chainlink SmartCon appearances** where executives emphasized privacy as the key factor for institutional adoption. The timing aligns with broader industry efforts, including the **Ethereum Foundation's new institutional site** and partnerships with major players like Deutsche Bank. **Key differentiator**: ZKsync's zkRollup technology enables the privacy and performance institutions demand while maintaining Ethereum connectivity.

**ADI Chain joins ZKsync Elastic Network** with ambitious plans to onboard 1 billion users by 2030. The project introduces the **first Dirham-backed stablecoin** developed by major UAE institutions: - First Abu Dhabi Bank - ADQ Official - IHC Official **Regulatory backing** comes from the UAE Central Bank, providing institutional credibility. **Target markets** include Middle East, Asia, and Africa - regions currently underserved by blockchain technology. The initiative aims to bridge traditional finance with decentralized systems, leveraging ZKsync's Layer 2 infrastructure for scalability.

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)