reSync: zkSync Biweekly #2

Covering zkSync news and ecosystem updates.

Welcome back to reSync. Let’s dive into what’s new!

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Development Updates

Since the last update, we released a substantial UI update for the zkSync Portal. This includes:

• The ability to choose which token you want to use to pay fees!

• Some changes to the way wallet balance is displayed

• A re-structured menu to help make navigation easier, and added a link to the block explorer

• Added a "max" button to make operations more convienent

• Fixed a number of other smaller things to improve overall UX

Behind the scenes, we’ve got a huge engineering focus on v2.0, so look out for some exciting new features getting deployed to the testnet in the coming weeks!

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Ecosystem Updates

$2.1M bug bounty:

zkSync @zksync

we're paranoid about security so here's a new bug bounty program on @immunefi the bounties go up to $2,100,000 happy hunting 👇 immunefi.com/bounty/zksync/

Ambassador Program launched:

zkSync @zksync

a quick announcement learn more: matterlabs.notion.site/zkSync-Ambassa…

2x TVL in 2 days on zkSync:

ZK Daily @ZK_Daily

~2x TVL in 2 days 🚀🚀🚀

CVI on zkSync:

zkSync @zksync

.@official_CVI is coming to @zksync the decentralized index, developed in conjunction with the co-creator of popular wall street fear index $VIX, provides future volatility sentiment on crypto assets.

Crypto Volatility Index (CVI) @official_CVI

We are happy to announce the new integration of CVI with @zksync ⚡ ZKsync is an EVM compatible, Zero-knowledge proof technology with lower fees, faster speed, and maximum security Read more👉 https://t.co/3vMKiQsCZq $GOVI https://t.co/xR3p1vvv0Y

Phezzan Protocol listed on the Ecosystem page with an April testnet ETA:

Phezzan Protocol @PhezzanProtocol

🚀🚀🚀 Our #DEX is now listed on @zksync ecosystem ecosystem.zksync.io We will continue to build the fastest and cheapest DEX powered by zkSync 2.0, with 19.43% APY for all collateral thanks to $aUST Expect #Testnet in April. Join us at discord.com/invite/ymqAqZ5…

Mute’s impressive testnet stats:

Numio on TikTok:

Numio @GetNumio

🧪@zksync launched the first public testnet for their #zkEVM. One of the first #dApps expected to launch on their zkEVM, otherwise known as #zkSync 2.0, is @mute_io. Want to test out the network for yourself? Here's how to get started: vm.tiktok.com/ZTdytqk1R/?k=1 #EVM #ETH #Crypto

Twitter Space with Argent and Marco (Head of BD, zkSync):

How zkSync unlocks mainstream crypto adoption

For a full recap, make sure to look out for the update at the end of each month on /r/zkSync.

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That’s all for this installment! Special thanks to bxpana for helping round up ecosystem and community updates, and anthonykrose for assisting on development updates.

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