zkSync launched the Era mainnet and introduced an ecosystem consisting of a large number of dApps compared to Lite. Let’s look into some apps on Era and position ourselves for the zkSync airdrop.

• Introduction

• zkSync Lite

• zkSync Era:

  • Strategy

  • Metamask RPC

• Apps to Use on zkSync Era

  • Bridges

  • Wallets

  • DeFi

  • NFTs

  • Other

• Important Notes

zkSync is a zkEVM network designed to accelerate the widespread adoption of blockchain technology by making decentralized applications more accessible and affordable at any scale.

In late 2022, I published a checklist for the zkSync airdrop which includes the zkSync Lite mainnet (previously alpha 1.0) and Alpha 2.0 testnet. You can find it below:

https://mirror.xyz/lolplz.eth/u_Izcsc3bgSqauGB1nYvKiqKFX4LS-Uj5GNSnqQrHyc

We have used the Lite network for the past 1-2 years. I’m not sure if it’s still relevant and useful to use the Lite network, but it might be worth it to make some transactions if you’re new to zkSync.

If you wish to withdraw your assets to Ethereum to transfer to Era, you can use one of the following bridges:

• Orbiter

• zkSync Lite Bridge

• ZigZag Bridge

1. Bridge tokens to zkSync Era

2. Trade/Swap regularly

3. Lend/provide Liquidity

4. Trade NFTs & play games

5. Complete zkSync quests on Layer3 and Galxe

Mainnet

• Network Name: zkSync Era Mainnet

• RPC URL: https://mainnet.era.zksync.io

• Chain ID: 324

• Currency Symbol: ETH

• Block Explorer URL: https://explorer.zksync.io/

• WebSocket URL: wss://mainnet.era.zksync.io/ws

Testnet

• Network Name: zkSync Era Testnet

• RPC URL: https://testnet.era.zksync.dev

• Chain ID: 280

• Currency Symbol: ETH

• Block Explorer URL: https://goerli.explorer.zksync.io/

• WebSocket URL: wss://testnet.era.zksync.dev/ws

Unlike the Lite network, several bridges are integrating zkSync. I’m only mentioning those that do not have their own tokens:

• zkSync Official Bridge (Live on Era)

• deBridge

• Orbiter (Live on Era)

• Via Protocol

• LiFi / Jumper

Besides the wallets supporting the Lite network which are also supporting Era, a number of other well-known wallets will be supporting zkSync Era, including:

• Zerion

• OKX

• Taho

• BitKeep

These apps are live on Era mainnet. Trade, provide liquidity, and collect their OATs and NFTs if there are any.

• SyncSwap

• SpaceFi

• Nexon

• Unidex

The following apps are still not live on the zkSync Era mainnet. Follow their announcements. Once they integrate zkSync, you may consider using them as they also do not have their own tokens.

• ZKEX

• PerpDEX

• Arrakis

• Odos

• Vovo

• ZKasino

Mint and trade NFTs on these marketplaces.

• MintSquare

• OmniSea

• Kreatorland

Complete zkSync and its ecosystem quests on Layer3 and Galxe.

• Layer3

• Galxe

• Gitcoin

• This is not financial advice.

• Do not connect to any app. Always do your own research.

• Use Revoke.cash to revoke approvals, even for trusted apps.

• Airdrop is not guaranteed for any of the mentioned projects. It’s all speculation based on our experience and previous airdrops.

Explore more apps in the zkSync ecosystem here

Collect only if you wish to support