Coinbase has added a new token from an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution to its listing roadmap, potentially paving the way for the asset to be traded on the leading U.S. crypto exchange.
Zksync is a ZK rollup, a type of scaling solution that processes transactions outside of Ethereum’s main blockchain while still recording the transactional data.
Assets added to the roadmap today: ZKsync (ZK) https://t.co/rRB9d3hSr2
— Coinbase Assets 🛡️ (@CoinbaseAssets) September 6, 2024
ZK rollups handle computations off-chain and then submit a validity proof, unlike Optimistic rollups, which assume transactions are valid by default.
According to ZKsync’s whitepaper, the ZKsync Era is designed to offer the same experience as Ethereum but with improved throughput and lower fees. Developers can write smart contracts in Solidity/Vyper and use familiar Ethereum tools, and users can access the network with their existing Ethereum wallets.
The ZK token was launched in mid-June and is currently priced at $0.988. It ranks as the 156th largest cryptocurrency by market cap and has seen a nearly 2% decline in value over the past 24 hours.
A handful of crypto wallets made close to $100 million in minutes by trading the MELANIA token—launched under the name of First Lady Melania Trump—just before its official debut, raising fresh concerns about insider manipulation in political-themed crypto projects.
XRP remains in the spotlight as optimism builds around its recent price performance and Ripple’s strong first-quarter results.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the proposed listing of the Canary Litecoin ETF, opting instead to open the floor for public feedback.
In a move that could reshape how U.S. investors access Binance Coin (BNB), VanEck has taken steps to launch a dedicated BNB exchange-traded fund.