Author: ZKBase

 

ZKBase was officially launched on the mainnet at 8:00 (UTC) on July 1, 2024, marking an important step towards the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) era. As an ETH Layer-2 blockchain based on ZKEVM, ZKBase introduces a new level of scalability and efficiency to the blockchain ecosystem.

introduce

The ZKBase team has been working on the Layer-2 expansion track since its founding during the DeFi Summer of 2020. Over the past four years, the team has developed a powerful platform using ZK-Rollups technology to solve the problems of high gas fees and slow transactions that plagued the Ethereum mainnet era. Today's mainnet launch marks a milestone in their journey to enhance blockchain scalability and efficiency.

background

Founded in 2020, the ZKBase team emerged from the wave of ETH-based DeFi protocols. The team continues to innovate, releasing major versions such as ZKSwap V1 and V2, ZKSpace, and now the ZKBase mainnet. These developments have significantly reduced gas fees and transaction times, making blockchain more accessible and efficient.

ZK Rollups and Aggregate Proofs

The ZKBase mainnet uses ZK-Rollups, a zero-knowledge proof algorithm-based solution that enhances transaction processing and system performance. This technology reduces gas costs and improves security by continuously submitting transaction data to the Layer-1 mainnet for confirmation.

prospect

With the launch of the mainnet, ZKBase aims to support a wide range of Dapps, including DEX, lending platforms, NFT, and GameFi applications. The team is also working on building a decentralized computing power market ZKMarket to match idle computing power resources with demand.

The launch of ZKBase will unlock new possibilities in the Layer-2 space, addressing key issues such as security, convenience, and programmability, and paving the way for the future of Ethereum scaling solutions.

Mainnet network information

Network name: ZKBase Mainnet
RPC URL：https://mainnet-rpc.zkbase.app
Chain ID：1456
Currency Symbol：ETH
Contract Verification API:
https://mainnet-contract-verification.zkbase.app/contract_verification
Portal：https://portal.zkbase.app
Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.zkbase.app
Block Explorer API: https://block-explorer-api.zkbase.app
WebSocket URL：wss://mainnet-rpc.zkbase.app/ws