# zkSync Era Mainnet Complete guide

By [Axy12 ](https://paragraph.com/@axy12) · 2023-03-30

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A full guide on how to interact with zkSync Era mainnet to be eligible for $ZKS potential Airdrop.

zkSync is a ZK rollup, a trustless protocol that uses cryptographic validity proofs to provide scalable and low-cost transactions on Ethereum.

zkSync raised $458M fund while Arbitrum raised 120M, so you can imagine how big this airdrop can be.

The CEO of Matter Labs hints that the $ZKS would be released in about a year, also this is a confirmation of zkSync Airdrop.

Before start, lets talk about zkSync Lite. If you are new on zkSync. I recommended you to use zkSync lite for some times. New or old this is zksync Lite guide including NFT mint on zkSync & how to withdraw fund from zkSync Lite.

By following this guide, you will be eligible for multiple potential airdrops.

**Wallet Setup:**

*   Add zkSync Era mainnet on metamask from [https://chainlist.org/chain/324](https://chainlist.org/chain/324)
    

Also use zkSync with Argent wallet, join this waitlist: [https://argentlabs.typeform.com/to/isyBIKXh?typeform-source=t.co](https://argentlabs.typeform.com/to/isyBIKXh?typeform-source=t.co)

**Bridge:**

*   Go to [https://portal.zksync.io/](https://portal.zksync.io/) > connect wallet with ethereum mainnet.
    
*   Deposit ETH, Enter eth amount(Recommended to bridge at least 0.02 ETH but if you can deposit 0.1 ETH, you will be ahead of 80% users) > Click ‘Deposit’ > Confirm on wallet.
    
*   Now, click on ‘Withdraw’ > then withdraw less than 10% you deposited.
    

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**(Orbiter Finance Bridge):**

*   Go to [https://www.orbiter.finance/?source=Ethereum&dest=zkSync Era](https://www.orbiter.finance/?source=Ethereum&dest=zkSync%20Era) > Connect wallet
    
*   Follow below image, you can bridge to Era from Ethereum or any other chain.
    

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❗️If you are confuse, which bridge to use. Use both bridge but must use official bridge.

**Dapp Testing:**

On this part, we will use dapp that is live on zkSync Era. Swap, add liquidity or stake according to your fund. Use more fund to increase your chance for airdrop & get more token.

❗️Right now, Gas fee on zkSync Era per transaction is 1.5$+.

**Mute Switch:**

Swap:

*   Go to [https://app.mute.io/swap](https://app.mute.io/swap) > connect wallet(zkSync Era) > Swap ETH to MUTE > Select both token > enter amount > click on ‘Swap’
    
*   Again Swap ETH to USDC.
    

**Add Liquidity:**

*   Go to [https://swap-zksync.spacefi.io/#/pool](https://swap-zksync.spacefi.io/#/pool) > click ‘Add liquidity’.
    
*   Select ETH / USDC > enter amount > ‘Approve USDC’ > wait some time to update UI > Click ‘Supply’ , ‘Confirm Supply’ > confirm on wallet

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*Originally published on [Axy12 ](https://paragraph.com/@axy12/zksync-era-mainnet-complete-guide)*