ZKsync Unveils Atlas Upgrade for Enterprise and Institutional Blockchains

ZKsync’s Atlas upgrade enhances blockchain scalability with a high-performance sequencer and Airbender proof system, optimizing for enterprise and institutional use cases.

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Summary

ZKsync has launched the Atlas upgrade, designed to enhance its layer-2 platform for enterprise and institutional applications. The upgrade features a sequencer capable of processing 25,000 to 30,000 transactions per second and integrates Airbender, a proof system for faster cross-chain settlements and sub-second confirmations, all fully compatible with Ethereum-based applications.

Terms & Concepts
  • ZKsync: A layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that uses zero-knowledge proofs to enable faster and cheaper transactions.
  • Atlas Upgrade: A ZKsync update aimed at enhancing capabilities for enterprise and institutional blockchain applications.
  • Airbender: A new proof system integrated into ZKsync's Atlas upgrade, offering sub-second confirmations and faster cross-chain settlements.