ZKsync’s Atlas Upgrade Hits 15,000 TPS with 1-Second ZK Finality

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin praised ZKsync’s Atlas upgrade, which promises major scalability gains with over 15,000 TPS, instant ZK proof finality, and near-zero transaction fees.

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Summary

In an official announcement, ZKsync co-founder Alex revealed that the upcoming Atlas upgrade will deliver more than 15,000 transactions per second, 1-second finality via zero-knowledge proofs, and near-zero fees. Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin commended ZKsync’s contributions and expressed support for its new features, citing its role in advancing the Ethereum ecosystem.

Terms & Concepts
  • TPS (Transactions Per Second): A metric that measures how many transactions a network can process each second.
  • ZK Finality: The point at which a transaction processed using zero-knowledge proofs becomes irreversible and confirmed on the blockchain.
  • Zero-Knowledge Proof: A cryptographic method allowing data validation without revealing the underlying information.