zkSync Era Resolves Network Glitch Triggered  By Automated Safety Check

Recently, zkSync Era, a prominent layer-2 (L2) blockchain, faced its second network outage in just eight days, causing a temporary disruption in block production. 

On December 25, 2023, zkSync Era encountered its second network outage, lasting nearly five hours. This unexpected disruption raised concerns about the stability of the network, especially coming on the heels of a previous interruption. The development team promptly addressed the issue, identifying an automated safety protocol bug as the root cause.

zkSync Era is currently encountering network issues.

Teams are actively addressing the situation and are committed to resolving it as swiftly as possible.

We will share a post-mortem report once the issue has been fully addressed and analyzed.

For updates:…

— ZKsync Developers (∎, ∆) (@zkSyncDevs) December 25, 2023

The zkSync development team demonstrated agility in identifying the bug—a subtle flaw in the operator’s calculations, triggering the automated safety protocol unexpectedly. While the protocol’s computation was accurate, this edge-case bug posed a challenge to the seamless functioning of the network.

The response from the development team was commendable. Acting promptly, they resolved the bug, ensuring the network’s full operational status. A post-mortem report is promised, shedding light on the incident and providing transparency to users and stakeholders.

Amidst the network glitches, zkSync Era emphasized its unwavering commitment to security. Reassuringly, the development team stated that no funds were ever at risk during these disruptions, highlighting the importance of proactive security measures in the blockchain space.

zkSync Era’s Growth and Adoption

Despite being in its alpha phase, zkSync Era continues to gain traction and adoption in the blockchain space. Recent data from the layer-2 tracking platform, L2Beat reveals that zkSync Era is ranked fourth among layer-2 scaling protocols, boasting a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $253 million. In the past 30 days alone, zkSync Era has facilitated an impressive 9.28 million transactions.

Highlighting the platform’s attractiveness, iZUMi Finance, a liquidity-as-a-service-focused protocol, recently raised $22 million to launch iZiSwap Pro, a decentralized exchange (DEX), on zkSync Era. This partnership underscores the confidence and interest surrounding zkSync Era’s capabilities.

In a parallel development, Pudgy Penguins, a notable NFT project, announced the alpha launch of its Web3 game, Pudgy World, on zkSync Era. Despite recent challenges, this move signifies resilience and confidence in the zkSync Era network.