{"id":12956,"date":"2025-12-08T19:17:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/?p=12956"},"modified":"2025-12-08T19:17:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T19:17:26","slug":"zksync-lite-to-shut-down-in-2026-as-network-shifts-to-next-gen-zero-knowledge-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/zksync-lite-to-shut-down-in-2026-as-network-shifts-to-next-gen-zero-knowledge-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"zkSync Lite to Shut Down in 2026 as Network Shifts to Next-Gen Zero-Knowledge Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>zkSync is preparing to retire its first-generation rollup, zkSync Lite, marking the end of a foundational era in zero-knowledge (ZK) scaling technology. 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A detailed deprecation timeline and <strong>step-by-step migration guide<\/strong> will be released next year to help users and developers transition smoothly to zkSync Era or any chain built using the ZK Stack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite processing <strong>over a billion transactions<\/strong> during its lifespan, zkSync Lite now averages fewer than <strong>200 daily transactions<\/strong>, making ongoing maintenance impractical as the ecosystem shifts toward more advanced infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roughly <strong>$50 million<\/strong> in assets remain bridged to zkSync Lite. Users can withdraw their funds at any time, though the team recommends migrating early once the guide is available to avoid congestion during the final shutdown window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why zkSync Is Moving On<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The move reflects zkSync\u2019s evolving focus. Lite was a proof-of-concept that demonstrated the viability of ZK-rollups. But the project has since expanded into a far more ambitious ecosystem centered on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>zkSync Era<\/strong> (the main production rollup)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The ZK Stack<\/strong>, enabling customizable ZK-powered chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prividiums<\/strong> and other advanced scaling features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The team confirmed that the retirement <strong>does not affect zkSync Era<\/strong> or any chain built with the ZK Stack\u2014only the original Lite system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Next-Gen Upgrades Already Rolling Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement follows a series of major technological upgrades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Atlas upgrade (Dec. 5):<\/strong> Introduced native cross-chain interoperability across all ZK Stack\u2013based chains, eliminating the need for external bridges. 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