# ZKsync

> Incorruptible Financial Infrastructure

ZKsync is a Layer 2 blockchain platform for Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge rollups to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs.

ZKsync is a Layer 2 blockchain platform built on Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge rollup technology to increase transaction throughput and lower fees while maintaining Ethereum’s security model. It supports smart contract deployment, token transfers, and application development through ZKsync Era. The platform is part of an open ecosystem aiming to make blockchain applications more efficient and accessible.

- Type: Network
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2019-11-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/zksync_io

## Products

- [ZKsync Era](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zksync_io): ZKsync Era is a blockchain platform for running automated agreements at lower cost. It helps users build and use apps by offering faster transactions through Ethereum scaling. (L2, Live, Main Product)

## Assets

- [ZK (ZK)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zksync_io): ZK is the governance token of ZKsync. It is used to vote on protocol upgrades, token programs, and governance proposals. The governance structure distributes authority across three bodies—the Token Assembly, Security Council, and Guardians—ensuring that no single entity can unilaterally propose and approve changes to the protocol. (Governance)

## Links

- [Main](https://www.zksync.io)
- [Blog](https://zksync.mirror.xyz)
- [Documentation](https://docs.zksync.io)
- [Privacy policy](https://www.zksync.io/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://www.zksync.io/terms)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/zksync)
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/svztAHn)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zksync-network)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/matter-labs)

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