ZK Nation

ZK Nation unites chains, builders, and operators to govern and grow the ZKsync Protocol @ZKsync protocol. The official account of the ZKsync Association.

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

The ZKsync Association has published the ZK Token MiCA White Paper.

This is a key milestone for @zksync, supporting Europe’s framework for regulating digital assets.

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

👉 Voting Results: ZIP-16

[ZIP-16] ZKsync v31 Upgrade has PASSED with a majority of ~979M ZK in-favor of the proposal.

The Security Council still needs to approve the upgrade before it is executed on L1.

🔗 See final results here: https://t.co/vea39NAoxR

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

🗳️ℹ️ Voting Period Update: ZIP-16

Quorum has now been met for ZIP-16. The voting period will end on Thursday, July 23rd at ~19:50 UTC. Please cast your vote before then.

🔗 Vote here: https://t.co/js4bXTJPIn

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

🗳️ Start of Voting Period: ZIP-16

The voting period for [ZIP-16] ZKsync v31 Upgrade starts today.

If quorum is met in the last 3 days of the voting period, the voting period will be extended an additional 3 days from the point quorum is met.

🔗 Vote here: https://t.co/js4bXTJPIn

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

⚡ZIP-16 Submitted Onchain

[ZIP-16] ZKsync v31 Upgrade was submitted onchain. Pending a 3 day delay, voting for ZIP-16 will start on Thursday, July 16th at ~19:50 UTC.

🔗 Read the full proposal: https://t.co/G35MRcIs9e

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

👉 Voting Results: TPP-18

[TPP-18] 2026 ZKsync Protocol & Network Development Allocation has PASSED with a majority of ~1.09B ZK in-favor of the proposal.

🔗 See final results here: https://t.co/NnyruaOqhE

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

🗳️ ℹ️ Voting Period Update: TPP-18

Quorum has now been met for TPP-18. The voting period will end on Monday, June 15th at ~12:30 UTC. Please cast your vote before then.

🔗 Vote here: https://t.co/NnyruaOqhE

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

🗳️ Start of Voting Period: TPP-18

The voting period for [TPP-18] 2026 ZKsync Protocol & Network Development Allocation starts today.

If quorum is met in the last 2 days of the voting period, the voting period will be extended an additional 2 days from the point quorum is met.

🔗 Vote here: https://t.co/NnyruaOqhE

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

⚡TPP-18 Submitted Onchain

[TPP-18] 2026 ZKsync Protocol & Network Development Allocation was submitted onchain.

Pending a 3 day delay, voting for TPP-18 will start on Monday, June 8th at ~12:30 UTC.

🔗 Read the full proposal https://t.co/NnyruaOqhE

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✍️ New TPP Draft on Forum

[TPP-Draft] 2026 ZKsync Protocol & Network Development Allocation

This proposal seeks funding for Matter Labs to execute the 2026 Prividium roadmap and convert the active institutional pipeline into deployed chains and a growing institutional network.

🔗 Read the full proposal:
https://t.co/EABF0J32rm

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

Staking Pilot S1 Report now live

The Staking Pilot Program Admins have shared a report outlining:
- key S1 metrics
- key infra tested & outcomes
- key takeaways & challenges
- suggested improvement for future seasons

The report also shares that Season 2 will be paused, allowing for an opportunity to optimize the program and upgrade the infrastructure based on key insights gained so far. The Program Admin will notify the community of any changes over the coming months.

Read more here: https://t.co/qfWpjszIeE

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

ℹ️ ZKsync Lite Claim Contract Transition to Governance

As of 9:00am UTC on May 4, 2026, block production on ZKsync Lite was suspended, sunsetting the current state of the protocol.

The management of remaining user funds and the underlying claim contract will shift to control of the Token Assembly and the relevant ZKsync Governance System components.

Read more here: https://t.co/7zL3x8lP86

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👉 Voting Results: ZIP-15

[ZIP-15] Update ZKsync Security Council Parameters has PASSED with a majority of ~937M ZK in-favor of the proposal.

The Security Council still needs to approve the upgrade before it is executed on L1.

🔗 See final results here: https://t.co/mrN26JVnzG

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

✍️ New ZIP Draft on Forum

ZIP-16 proposes the v31 protocol upgrade for ZKsync. The release introduces interop calls and bundles, interop fees, support of Stage 1 for ZKsync OS L1-settling chain, and broad ZKsync OS compatibility work across the protocol’s contract layer.

🔗 Read the full proposal: https://t.co/dwugJO6RR3

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🗳️ ℹ️ Voting Period Update: ZIP-15

Quorum has now been met for ZIP-15. The voting period will end on Thursday, April 27th at ~17:20 UTC. Please cast your vote before then.

🔗 Vote here: https://t.co/mrN26JVnzG

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

🗳️ Start of Voting Period: ZIP-15

The voting period for [ZIP-15] Update ZKsync Security Council Parameters starts today.

If quorum is met in the last 3 days of the voting period, the voting period will be extended an additional 3 days from the point quorum is met.

🔗 Vote here: https://t.co/mrN26JVnzG

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

⚡ZIP-15 Submitted Onchain

[ZIP-15] Update ZKsync Security Council Parameters was submitted onchain. Pending a 3 day delay, voting for ZIP-15 will start on Thursday, April 23rd at ~17:20 UTC.

🔗 Read the full proposal: https://t.co/mrN26JVnzG

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

✍️ New ZIP Draft on Forum

[ZIP-Draft] Update ZKsync Security Council Parameters

This ZIP reduces the number of Security Council signers from 12 to 8, adjusts signer compensation to $3k per month, and updates the signing thresholds for 8 signers.

🔗 Read the full proposal: https://t.co/Js2VeCbXVg

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

The ZKsync governance portal and Staking Pilot interface will remain fully operational without interruption.

The ZKsync Governance Team has remained closely informed as @tallyxyz and @ScopeLift finalized an agreement to ensure a seamless transition following the news of Tally winding down.

Please share any ZKsync-related questions you may have about the transition on the forum.

[ScopeLift @ScopeLift]

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Whether you are a Delegate, a builder, or a ZK token holder, this post will help you understand the benefits of these mechanics and provide examples of how they are being used in live token programs today!

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Governance is at its best when it acts as a catalyst, not a bottleneck

This new blog post dives into capped minters & token mechanics - outlining the benefits of the unique token minting infrastructure used in ZKsync token governance

Read more: https://t.co/f8mRufWNGV

[ZK Nation @TheZKNation]

This post explains how capped minters & token mechanics can:

👉 Help token custody frictions
👉 Increase recipient agency
👉 Enhance security
👉 Facilitate oversight
👉 Increase accountability