BitGo Partners With ZKsync to Launch Tokenized Bank Deposit Solution

According to the companies, BitGo and ZKsync are testing a full-stack tokenized deposit infrastructure for banks that combines custody, wallets and permissioned-chain settlement, with production targeted later this year.

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Summary

In an official announcement, BitGo and ZKsync said they have partnered to provide full-stack infrastructure for banks to issue, transfer and settle tokenized deposits. The offering combines BitGo’s custody and wallet services with ZKsync’s Prividium permissioned chain. The companies said the solution is currently in testing and is expected to enter production later this year, extending the previously announced bank-focused tokenized deposit initiative with added detail on the underlying infrastructure.

Terms & Concepts
  • Tokenized deposits: Bank deposits represented on a blockchain, allowing regulated bank liabilities to be issued, transferred and settled over digital infrastructure.
  • Prividium: ZKsync’s permissioned chain designed for controlled blockchain environments, intended for institutional or regulated use cases.
  • Permissioned chain: A blockchain network with restricted access or participation, typically used where compliance, privacy or institutional controls are required.