All eyes are on zero-knowledge EVM networks and one of the hottest zk-rollups is zkSync Era. In this guide, we dive into what it is, how to get started, and explore DeFi, NFTs, and other applications.What is zkSync?Developed by Matter Labs, zkSync Era is a zero-knowledge rollup (zk rollup) for scaling Ethereum. The main advantages of zkSync Era are:Ultra-low fees: up to 100 times lower than Ethereum, even lower than optimistic rollupsHigh-speed, nearly instant transactionsSecurity of the Ethe...

All eyes are on zero-knowledge EVM networks and one of the hottest zk-rollups is zkSync Era. In this guide, we dive into what it is, how to get started, and explore DeFi, NFTs, and other applications.What is zkSync?Developed by Matter Labs, zkSync Era is a zero-knowledge rollup (zk rollup) for scaling Ethereum. The main advantages of zkSync Era are:Ultra-low fees: up to 100 times lower than Ethereum, even lower than optimistic rollupsHigh-speed, nearly instant transactionsSecurity of the Ethe...

Your wallet doesn’t just hold assets, it also stores your entire onchain reputation. DegenScore quantifies it — and brings you opportunities. In this post, we’ll explain what DegenScore is, how it works, and how it brings you unique opportunities (including the one mentioned in this post!).What is DegenScore?DegenScore calculates your onchain reputation based on what you’ve done in crypto. Trading, providing liquidity, flipping NFTs, aping into new things, enduring rugpulls and hacks — everyt...

Your wallet doesn’t just hold assets, it also stores your entire onchain reputation. DegenScore quantifies it — and brings you opportunities. In this post, we’ll explain what DegenScore is, how it works, and how it brings you unique opportunities (including the one mentioned in this post!).What is DegenScore?DegenScore calculates your onchain reputation based on what you’ve done in crypto. Trading, providing liquidity, flipping NFTs, aping into new things, enduring rugpulls and hacks — everyt...

Over the past few days, we distributed invitations to everyone who uses the Zerion Wallet extension. If that’s you, check your wallet — there, you should see links to three invites. If you don’t yet have the Zerion extension, read on to find out how to get the invitations. In this post, we’ll explain what the Zerion Extension Invitation Pass is, how it works, and where to find it.How Zerion Extension invitations workZerion Extension Invitation Pass is an NFT that unlocks access to the Zerion ...

Over the past few days, we distributed invitations to everyone who uses the Zerion Wallet extension. If that’s you, check your wallet — there, you should see links to three invites. If you don’t yet have the Zerion extension, read on to find out how to get the invitations. In this post, we’ll explain what the Zerion Extension Invitation Pass is, how it works, and where to find it.How Zerion Extension invitations workZerion Extension Invitation Pass is an NFT that unlocks access to the Zerion ...

Over the past few weeks, we started gradually onboarding people to the Zerion Wallet browser extension. It is not open to everybody yet, as we’re first looking to get feedback from the most active Web3 citizen. In this post, we’ll explain who and how can get early access to the Zerion extension.Zerion Wallet extension at a glanceZerion extension is a browser-based wallet with the same familiar UX and advanced features as Zerion’s mobile wallet. Zerion helps you explore all of Web3. Using seve...

Over the past few weeks, we started gradually onboarding people to the Zerion Wallet browser extension. It is not open to everybody yet, as we’re first looking to get feedback from the most active Web3 citizen. In this post, we’ll explain who and how can get early access to the Zerion extension.Zerion Wallet extension at a glanceZerion extension is a browser-based wallet with the same familiar UX and advanced features as Zerion’s mobile wallet. Zerion helps you explore all of Web3. Using seve...

Today, applications and assets live on different blockchains and rollups. Getting around is often a slow and confusing process. There are secure highways between these chains, but no Google Maps or public transport companies to get users around them. Squid fills this gap. In this post, we explore Squid, how it works, and how you can do cross-chain swaps in under 20 seconds.What is Squid?Squid is an easy-to-integrate cross-chain router that lets you do any action on any chain in one click. Squ...

Today, applications and assets live on different blockchains and rollups. Getting around is often a slow and confusing process. There are secure highways between these chains, but no Google Maps or public transport companies to get users around them. Squid fills this gap. In this post, we explore Squid, how it works, and how you can do cross-chain swaps in under 20 seconds.What is Squid?Squid is an easy-to-integrate cross-chain router that lets you do any action on any chain in one click. Squ...

If you are following the Web3 ecosystem you have probably heard about the Optimism blockchain. In case you haven’t, Optimism is one of the most promising layer-2 scaling solutions for Ethereum. Here are 3 reasons why:Optimism is fast — it can process up to 10x more transactions than EthereumOptimism is cheap — transactions are up to 100x cheaper than on EthereumOptimism is compatible with the existing Ethereum ecosystem of tokens and applicationsToday we’re zooming into the Optimism NFTs ecos...

If you are following the Web3 ecosystem you have probably heard about the Optimism blockchain. In case you haven’t, Optimism is one of the most promising layer-2 scaling solutions for Ethereum. Here are 3 reasons why:Optimism is fast — it can process up to 10x more transactions than EthereumOptimism is cheap — transactions are up to 100x cheaper than on EthereumOptimism is compatible with the existing Ethereum ecosystem of tokens and applicationsToday we’re zooming into the Optimism NFTs ecos...

The early spring was a busy time at Zerion with lots of announcements. However, we already shared some alpha in the February update, covering several exciting features before they were formally revealed. So in this joint update for March and April, we’ll quickly recap those features and will then review other things you might have missed. Let’s dive in!Perks, multichain notifications and NFTsIn March, we officially announced Perks, multichain notifications, and multichain NFTs. Perks is a new...

The early spring was a busy time at Zerion with lots of announcements. However, we already shared some alpha in the February update, covering several exciting features before they were formally revealed. So in this joint update for March and April, we’ll quickly recap those features and will then review other things you might have missed. Let’s dive in!Perks, multichain notifications and NFTsIn March, we officially announced Perks, multichain notifications, and multichain NFTs. Perks is a new...

Checking the floor price for your JPEGs is part of the morning routine for any degen. Yet it’s only one data point from the wealth of on-chain information. The past and current bids as well as sales data offer lots of alpha for those who know where to look. Today, we’ll explore the Floor app and the advanced NFT analytics it provides right on your smartphone.What is the Floor app?Launched in November 2021, Floor became the first token-gated app. To access the app, you must hold an NFT token f...

Checking the floor price for your JPEGs is part of the morning routine for any degen. Yet it’s only one data point from the wealth of on-chain information. The past and current bids as well as sales data offer lots of alpha for those who know where to look. Today, we’ll explore the Floor app and the advanced NFT analytics it provides right on your smartphone.What is the Floor app?Launched in November 2021, Floor became the first token-gated app. To access the app, you must hold an NFT token f...

While the market in May fell into the sideways, crab-like mode, Zerion continued to grow and ship. In this update, we’ll review things you might have missed last month: the DNA/Genesis merge, custom networks, Disco creds, and more.The Merge of Zerion DNA and GenesisSince March 2022, Zerion Genesis NFTs allowed holders to trade on Zerion without any additional fees. These benefits have now been merged with Zerion DNA. This consolidates all perks, opportunities, discounts, and more under Zerion...

While the market in May fell into the sideways, crab-like mode, Zerion continued to grow and ship. In this update, we’ll review things you might have missed last month: the DNA/Genesis merge, custom networks, Disco creds, and more.The Merge of Zerion DNA and GenesisSince March 2022, Zerion Genesis NFTs allowed holders to trade on Zerion without any additional fees. These benefits have now been merged with Zerion DNA. This consolidates all perks, opportunities, discounts, and more under Zerion...

In this post, we'll introduce 5 web3 leaders building at the cutting edge of their respective areas: from NFT collections to NFT investing to web3 Music and digital identity.We won't just provide you with a peek into their journeys, but we'll also guide you on how to continually monitor their onchain actions. As you probably know, web2 and web3 have different philosophies regarding user data. In web2, the data is kept in secret data centers by social media companies and sold to...

In this post, we'll introduce 5 web3 leaders building at the cutting edge of their respective areas: from NFT collections to NFT investing to web3 Music and digital identity.We won't just provide you with a peek into their journeys, but we'll also guide you on how to continually monitor their onchain actions. As you probably know, web2 and web3 have different philosophies regarding user data. In web2, the data is kept in secret data centers by social media companies and sold to...

You’ve seen people brag about big gains with Optimism’s and Arbitrum’s airdrops.But dozens of other Web3 projects have also done airdrops. Consistently getting airdrops is a great way to build up a portfolio, even when starting with just a few hundred dollars. In this post, we’ll show how to find and qualify for airdrops with just a smartphone and Zerion Wallet.Crypto airdrop basicsIf you’ve already got some airdrops, you know how they work. Feel free to skip this. If you’re new to this, here...

You’ve seen people brag about big gains with Optimism’s and Arbitrum’s airdrops.But dozens of other Web3 projects have also done airdrops. Consistently getting airdrops is a great way to build up a portfolio, even when starting with just a few hundred dollars. In this post, we’ll show how to find and qualify for airdrops with just a smartphone and Zerion Wallet.Crypto airdrop basicsIf you’ve already got some airdrops, you know how they work. Feel free to skip this. If you’re new to this, here...

Web3 is about decentralization. One of the most critical and least understood parts is decentralized identity. In this post, we’ll explore decentralized identity and how it works in practice at Disco.xyz with its “data backpack” approach. We'll also show you how to get started with Disco and share some alpha about claiming your first verified credential from Zerion.What is decentralized identity?First, let’s start with what an identity is. Identity is a distinct entity. This could be a p...

Web3 is about decentralization. One of the most critical and least understood parts is decentralized identity. In this post, we’ll explore decentralized identity and how it works in practice at Disco.xyz with its “data backpack” approach. We'll also show you how to get started with Disco and share some alpha about claiming your first verified credential from Zerion.What is decentralized identity?First, let’s start with what an identity is. Identity is a distinct entity. This could be a p...