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ZKsync

5 pools·$674.6K TVL·1 protocol
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About ZKsync

The deprecated ZKsync Lite payments rollup (not the current ZKsync Era EVM chain).

ZKsync Lite was Matter Labs' original ZK rollup, launched in 2020 as a payments-focused chain that supported token transfers and a limited set of applications but not general smart contracts. It was superseded by ZKsync Era (the EVM-compatible rollup) in 2023, and Matter Labs announced a wind-down of ZKsync Lite in 2024. Any DeFi yield data on this network is historical; users should treat ZKsync Era as the live chain.

  • Launched June 2020 as a payments-only ZK rollup; supported ERC-20 transfers, swaps via limited scripts, and NFT mints — no general smart contracts.
  • Superseded by ZKsync Era (the EVM-compatible zkEVM rollup) starting in 2023; Matter Labs published wind-down plans for ZKsync Lite in 2024.
  • Users were directed to withdraw funds via the exit tool at withdraw.zksync.io; new deposits have not been recommended since 2024.
  • No general lending, borrowing, or vault protocols were ever deployed on ZKsync Lite due to the limited execution environment.
  • Any references to 'ZKsync' on modern DeFi dashboards almost always mean ZKsync Era (chain ID 324), not ZKsync Lite.

Frequently asked questions

Is ZKsync Lite still operational?

ZKsync Lite has been deprecated in favor of ZKsync Era. Matter Labs has provided withdrawal tooling so users can exit remaining funds to Ethereum L1. It should not be treated as an active DeFi venue.

What is the difference between ZKsync and ZKsync Era?

ZKsync Lite was the original 2020 payments rollup with a restricted execution model. ZKsync Era is the 2023 EVM-compatible zkEVM that runs general smart contracts and holds ~$4B in TVL as of mid-2026. When people say 'ZKsync' today, they almost always mean ZKsync Era.

How do I withdraw funds from ZKsync Lite?

Use the official Matter Labs withdrawal interface at withdraw.zksync.io to submit exit transactions that settle back to Ethereum L1. Verify links via the official Matter Labs channels before signing, as deprecated chains are frequent targets for phishing.