ZKBase mainnet launched, ushering in the EVM era
With the launch of the mainnet, ZKBase aims to support a wide range of Dapps, including DEX, lending platforms, NFTs, and GameFi applications.Author: ZKBase
ZKBase officially launched its mainnet on July 1, 2024, at 8:00 (UTC), marking an important step into the era of Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). As an ETH Layer2 blockchain based on ZKEVM, ZKBase introduces a new level of scalability and efficiency to the blockchain ecosystem.
Introduction
Since its establishment during the DeFi Summer of 2020, the ZKBase team has been dedicated to the Layer-2 scaling track. Over the past four years, the team has developed a robust platform using ZK-Rollups technology, addressing the issues of high gas fees and slow transactions that plagued the Ethereum mainnet era. The launch of the mainnet today marks a milestone in their journey to enhance blockchain scalability and efficiency.
Background
Founded in 2020, the ZKBase team emerged during the wave of ETH-based DeFi protocols. The team has continuously innovated, 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 the blockchain more accessible and efficient.
ZK Rollups and Aggregated Proofs
The ZKBase mainnet utilizes ZK-Rollups, a solution based on zero-knowledge proof algorithms that enhances transaction processing and system performance. This technology reduces gas costs and improves security by continuously submitting transaction data to the Layer1 mainnet for confirmation.
Outlook
With the launch of the mainnet, ZKBase aims to support a wide range of Dapps, including DEXs, lending platforms, NFTs, and GameFi applications. The team is also committed to establishing a decentralized computing power marketplace, ZKMarket, to match idle computing resources with demand.
The launch of ZKBase will unlock new possibilities in the Layer2 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
