zkSync is a ZK rollup that uses cryptographic validity proofs to provide scalable, low-cost transactions on Ethereum. The protocol emphasizes low transaction fees and supports token swaps, bridging, NFT minting and other on-chain activity. The article reports significant funding — a $200M most recent round and $458 total invested — and lists investors including Blockchain Capital, Dragonfly, LightSpeed Venture Partners, Variant and Andreessen Horowitz. The team postponed the start to Q1–Q2 2023, which the article frames as giving users time to interact with the network ahead of a potential Retrodrop/airdrop. The piece highlights ecosystem tooling (zkSync Wallet, bridges like Orbiter and ZigZag, DEX ZigZag, Argent mobile wallet, Pinata minting, and Crew3 quests) as ways for users to accrue activity. The write-up advises performing swaps, bridging, minting and completing quests to increase chances of future rewards.

Total raised

$200M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Jan 2023