zkSync-based zkLink Nova aggregated Layer 3 rollup goes live on Ethereum mainnet

zkLink, an infrastructure layer that makes it easier to move assets across blockchains, has launched its public Nova mainnet today, the first Aggregated Layer 3 zkEVM rollup network utilizing zkSync’s ZK Stack.

Addressing critical challenges such as liquidity fragmentation, multi-chain dApp development complexities, and isolated assets and applications, zkLink Nova’s Aggregated Layer 3 Rollup offers a comprehensive solution.

The mainnet’s integration with leading Layer 2s, including Arbitrum, Linea, Manta, Mantle, and zkSync, establishes a connective layer that enhances liquidity and asset transfers throughout the Ethereum ecosystem.

“This represents a major milestone for both zkLink and the wider Ethereum ecosystem as dApps will have access to broader liquidity and more users, potentially unlocking exciting new use cases for their existing L2 assets,” said zkLink’s CEO and co-founder Vince Yang.

The integration of Layer 2s with zkLink Nova represents a collective effort towards a more unified and efficient blockchain ecosystem. The general-purpose architecture of zkLink Nova’s Aggregated Layer 3 enables developers to build, deploy, and scale dApps using Solidity smart contracts more efficiently.

The Nova Aggregated Layer 3 environment eliminates the need for bridges and gas fees, reducing security risks and improving the user experience. By incorporating ZK Proofs, the network ensures that every transaction is verified before processing, providing Ethereum-grade security.

“The Nova Aggregated Layer 3 mainnet utilizes Linea as the primary rollup for ZK proof-verification through zkLink’s Nexus settlement layer technology. Being secure, EVM-equivalent and cost-effective, Nova leverages Linea’s ZK-Rollup for faster multi-chain state synchronization and hard finality that settles on the Ethereum network,” said Linea Product Lead, Declan Fox. 

Users can deposit their assets into zkLink Nova’s unified platform to transact seamlessly or interact with its ecosystem of dApps.

The launch of zkLink’s Nova mainnet comes on the heels of the company’s successful $10 million strategic funding round last year, which included participation from prominent investors such as Coinbase Ventures.