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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.

Gravity (GRVT) has launched a self-custodial crypto hybrid exchange powered by the ZK Stack, providing a Robinhood-like user experience with the decentralization and self-custody of Uniswap. GRVT operates as a Hyperchain using the ZK Stack, enabling connectivity to dapps in the zkSync ecosystem. The ZK Stack offers features such as sovereignty, seamless connectivity, and the ability to build private app-chains. The ZK Stack is seen as an entry point for enterprises and traditional finance into the crypto ecosystem.