#                 ZkSync ERA

By [Zksync](https://paragraph.com/@zksync-14) · 2023-04-07

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**ZKSync is a Layer-2 scalability solution created to address the scalability issues on the Ethereum network. ZKSync enables users to conduct faster and cheaper transactions on the Ethereum network while also reducing congestion on the network.**

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**ZKSync operates using Zero-Knowledge SNARK technology. This technology allows a user to prove that they have performed a transaction through a series of mathematical computations without the need to send all the data required for the transaction to the blockchain. This results in faster verification and confirmation of transactions on the blockchain.**

**ZKSync also allows users to conduct transactions more securely by protecting their private keys. Additionally, lower transaction fees make it possible to conduct transactions with smaller balances on the Ethereum network.**

**Finally, ZKSync can be used for decentralized applications (dApps) and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. These applications can benefit from faster and cheaper transactions, allowing them to reach a wider user base.**

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*Originally published on [Zksync](https://paragraph.com/@zksync-14/zksync-era)*