zkSync-based zkLink Nova Aggregate Layer 3 Rollup Goes Live on Ethereum Mainnet

zkLink, an infrastructure layer that facilitates the movement of assets across blockchains, has thrown out its Nova public mainnet today, the first aggregated Layer 3 zkEVM rollup network using zkSync's ZK Stack.

Addressing critical challenges such as liquidity fragmentation, the complexities of multi-chain dApp development, and siled assets and applications, zkLink Nova's Layer 3 Aggregate Rollup offers a comprehensive solution.

The mainnet integration with major Layer 2s, including Arbitrum, Linea, Manta, Mantle, and zkSync, establishes a connective layer that improves liquidity and asset transfers across the ethereum ecosystem.

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

The Layer 2 integration with zkLink Nova represents a collective effort towards a more unified and efficient blockchain ecosystem. zkLink Nova's Aggregate Layer 3 general-purpose architecture 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 each transaction is verified before processing, providing ethereum-level security.

“The Nova Aggregated Layer 3 core network uses Linea as the core package for ZK proof verification via zkLink's Nexus settlement layer technology. Secure, EVM-equivalent, and cost-effective, Nova leverages Linea’s ZK-Rollup for faster multi-chain state synchronization and firm finality that sits on the ethereum network,” said Declan Fox, Product Lead at Linea.

Users can deposit their assets on zkLink Nova's unified platform to seamlessly transact or interact with its dApp ecosystem.

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.