The ZKsync L2 solution team has introduced a new ecosystem design, initiating the transition to an "elastic chain" architecture. This is what The Block writes about.
Launched on June 7, the v24 update transforms ZKsync from a single ZK roll-up into a network of multiple chains. It is assumed that blockchains will have functional compatibility and a unified user interface.
According to the ZKsync 3.0 roadmap, the architecture changes include reconfiguring the ecosystem's own bridge to the token store. The goal of this step is to improve the interaction between the expanding array of ZK networks.
According to the developers, the transition to an "elastic chain" will ensure seamless operation, similar to a single blockchain, without the need to switch between networks.
The basic level will be ZKsync Era. By the end of 2024, the ecosystem will cover more than 20 protocols developed using the ZK Stack. These include projects like Lens Protocol, QuarkID, PlayFi, GRVT, Cronos zkEVM, Nodle and others.
On June 17, the ZKsync team launched the ZK governance token, distributing 3.6 billion coins (17.5% of the total issue) among early users. Airdrop faced criticism from the community, as only 13% of the 6 million unique wallets were allowed to access it, many of which turned out to be "sybils".
The distribution of tokens caused a surge of activity on the network, which turned out to be short—lived - on-chain metrics continued to fall, as did the price of the asset.
Recall that in June, the project announced a new ecosystem management model called ZK Nation.
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