Adams Afeez
@thegreatfeez
zkSync is a scaling solution for Ethereum that uses zk-Rollups, a type of zero-knowledge proof technology, to improve the network's efficiency, scalability, and transaction speed. Here's a comprehensive overview: **Understanding zkSync and zk-Rollups:** **1. What is zkSync?** zkSync is a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, designed to increase transaction throughput and reduce fees while maintaining the security and decentralization of the Ethereum mainnet. It achieves this by leveraging zk-Rollups. **2. What are zk-Rollups?** zk-Rollups, or zero-knowledge rollups, are a layer-2 scaling technology that batches multiple transactions off-chain and generates a cryptographic proof (known as a SNARK) to verify the validity of these transactions. This proof is then submitted to the Ethereum mainnet, where it can be quickly and efficiently verified. **3. How zkSync Works:** - **Batching Transactions:** zkSync aggregates multiple transactions into a single batch off-chain.
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Adams Afeez
@thegreatfeez
• On-Chain Verification: The proof is submitted to the Ethereum mainnet, where it is verified by the zk-Rollup smart contract. If the proof is valid, all transactions in the batch are considered valid. 4. Advantages of zkSync: • Scalability: zkSync significantly increases transaction throughput by processing many transactions off-chain. • Lower Fees: By batching transactions, zkSync reduces the amount of data that needs to be stored and processed on-chain, leading to lower gas fees. • Security: zkSync inherits the security of the Ethereum mainnet since the validity proofs are verified on-chain. • Fast Transactions: Transactions on zkSync are processed almost instantly, improving the user experience. 5. Disadvantages of zkSync: • Complexity: The technology behind zkSync and zk-Rollups is complex, which can make implementation and understanding more challenging.
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PharmKay
@pharmkay
Very educative
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