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zkSync

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

Definition

An Ethereum Layer 2 using zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-rollup technology) built by Matter Labs. zkSync Era launched in 2023 and supports full EVM compatibility through a custom compiler. Its ZK token airdrop in 2024 was one of the most anticipated and debated in crypto.

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ZK-Rollup

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

Layer 2

A secondary network built on top of a Layer 1 to improve scalability.

Ethereum

A blockchain platform that enabled smart contracts and decentralized applications.

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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