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ZKsync ZK
ZKsync (ZK) was trading at $0.0089, ranked #283 by market cap at $91.69M, with 24h volume of $12.19M.
Data snapshot: 2026-09-02 12:15 UTC.
ZKsync is an Ethereum layer-2 from Matter Labs using zero-knowledge validity proofs, so batches settle with a proof of correct execution rather than a week-long challenge period. Its Elastic Chain design lets others launch their own ZK chains that share the same proof system and can move assets between each other without an external bridge. zkSync is also a validity rollup but took the opposite compatibility decision from Starknet: it aims to let Solidity developers deploy with minimal changes, compiling to its own zero-knowledge-friendly virtual machine underneath. The project has since focused on letting others launch chains that share its proving infrastructure and can move assets between each other. On this map ZK is a Layer 2 token; like others in the group its price has been shaped as much by unlock schedules and distribution as by network usage, which is worth separating when reading a chart.
How is zkSync different from Starknet?
Both use validity proofs, but zkSync prioritises compatibility with existing Solidity code, while Starknet uses its own language for greater proving efficiency.
What is an elastic chain?
A design in which multiple chains share proving infrastructure and can transfer assets between one another natively, rather than each being an isolated rollup.
What is ZK used for?
Governance of the network, alongside a role in its fee and staking mechanisms.
Why do unlocks affect Layer 2 token prices?
Large scheduled releases of previously locked supply increase the amount available to trade. That is a supply event, separate from how much the network is being used.
Market cap decides how big a bubble is drawn, so rank is what places ZK on the map relative to the rest of its sector.
| Rank | Coin | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| #174 | Starknet (STRK) | $187.08M |
| #247 | Immutable (IMX) | $108.11M |
| #283 | ZKsync (ZK) | $91.69M |
| #289 | Plume (PLUME) | $89.37M |
| #384 | Linea (LINEA) | $61.13M |