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This week at Devconnect, Clave launched on zkSync Era, showcasing two powerful payment use cases at zkCafé and zkBazaar in Istanbul. Utilizing native account abstraction, Clave offers a frictionless user experience for wallet interactions, with biometric-powered smart wallets. Attendees at Devconnect experienced the power of native account abstraction and received free refreshments and local goods while making crypto payments with Clave. Clave plans to implement additional usability features such as biometric authentication, sponsored transactions, paymasters, and social recovery, as well as introduce session keys, trusted onchain accounts, and daily spending limits for enhanced security.

The EFDevconnect team has visited zkBazaar to experience the magic of account abstraction. Registrations are now closed and items are selling out quickly.

The zkBazaar is now open at St. Regis Istanbul until 7 p.m. Attendees can enjoy AA + free souvenirs. RSVP is required.

Over 50 competitors have received 1.85+ ETH in prizes at EFDevconnect's zkQuest. Participants still have one day left to join and get a chance to win one of five 15-inch MacBook Airs. Contact @albicodes for an invitation.

ZK Stack is a battle-tested framework based on zkSync Era's code that enables builders to create their own ZK-powered hyperchains. It offers full sovereignty and customization options, while ensuring transactions are verified by Ethereum using ZK proofs. ZK Stack is designed for mainstream adoption, providing horizontal scalability, flat fees, privacy by default, and seamless access to users and liquidity. It is built with a long-term vision of Ethereum and aims for subtraction and decentralization.

The block.timestamp upgrade is complete on zkSync Era, allowing developers to access real (L2) time block information via the new zkSync Era Block Explorer API.

The zkSync ecosystem is expanding with new dapps, tools, and use-cases being launched every day. The ecosystem covers various areas including DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and infrastructure.

The zkSync zkEVM Bootcamp with @encodeclub has announced its first round of guest lecturers. Participants will have access to top experts in the space, including @stonecoldpat0 from @OffchainLabs, @critesjosh_ from @aztecnetwork, and @_emjlin from @LineaBuild. Apply now to join the bootcamp.

Through zkSync's Libertas Omnibus community platform, NFT artist @kvollstaedt will create a new universe inspired by her series featuring starships, astronauts, and uncharted realms.

The zkSync Era data is now live on Dune, providing additional details on the $80,000 bounty that is coming soon.