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Hyperchain

A term used by zkSync for application-specific ZK-rollup chains that share a common settlement layer.

Definition

A term used by zkSync for application-specific ZK-rollup chains that share a common settlement layer. Hyperchains can customize their execution environment while inheriting security from Ethereum. They're similar to Optimism's Superchain concept but built on ZK-rollup technology.

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zkSync

An Ethereum Layer 2 using zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-rollup technology) built by Matter Labs.

ZK-Rollup

A Layer 2 scaling solution that bundles transactions off-chain and uses zero-knowledge proofs to verify them on the main chain.

Appchain

A blockchain built specifically for a single application or use case, rather than being a general-purpose platform.

ABI

Application Binary Interface.

Account Abstraction

A way to make crypto wallets behave more like normal apps by turning every account into a smart contract.

ERC-4337

The Ethereum standard for account abstraction without changing the core protocol.

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