ZKsync Launches Atlas Upgrade for Enterprises as Ecosystem Grows
ZKsync has , a major upgrade to its ZK Stack framework, aimed at enabling enterprises and institutional players to build scalable and secure blockchain networks tailored to their operational needs.
The Atlas upgrade marks a significant evolution for ZKsync as it expands beyond decentralized finance (DeFi) applications to serve the growing demand for enterprise-grade blockchain answers. The release introduces advanced performance features, interoperability enhancements, and a new proof system designed to support large-scale institutional use cases.
According to the development team, Atlas integrates the “Airbender” proof system, which enables near-instant transaction confirmations and quicker cross-chain settlements. The upgrade also features a high-performance sequencercapable of processing up to 30,000 transactions per second, positioning ZKsync among the most efficient Layer-2 networks in the ecosystem.
Alex Gluchowski, the CEO and co-founder of the development team, Matter Labs added that:
“ZKsync is the foundation for a new era of financial infrastructure. In it, companies can operate on-chain with the identical sovereignty and flexibility as in their internal systems, but with the unbreakable guarantees provided by cryptograph.”
Atlas offers customizable chain deployments, allowing enterprises to launch private or semi-public chains that remain interoperable with ETH and other ZK Stack-based networks. This flexibility provides companies with the control needed for regulatory compliance while maintaining access to the broader Web3 ecosystem.
ZKsync described the update as a milestone toward “bridging enterprise systems with decentralized infrastructure,” showcasing its vision to make zero-knowledge technology the foundation for institutional blockchain adoption.
ZKsync Expands Ecosystem
In September 2025, , a decentralized platform leveraging zero-knowledge technology to enhance privacy and scalability.
The round, backed by Further Ventures, EigenCloud, and 500 Global, valued Grvt at $150 million. Grvt plans to use ZKsync’s Validium chain to power quicker, low-cost, and private onchain trading while expanding across Asia and the Middle East.
later than a compromised admin account exploited its airdrop contract to mint 111 million ZK tokens. Although the exploit did not affect user funds or the core network, it reignited debate about admin privileges and smart contract security.
ZKsync said it is working with SEAL 911 and several platforms to track the attacker and reinforce its security architecture ahead of its upcoming Atlas upgrade aimed at enterprise blockchain adoption.
