The recent Atlas upgrade by ZKsync has sparked significant momentum in the
Atlas, which has just launched, is capable of processing over 15,000 transactions per second (TPS), achieves finality in one second, and offers nearly zero transaction fees, as detailed in a
The upgrade also boosts Ethereum’s interoperability, making it possible for L2-to-L2 transactions to settle in about one second and for L1-to-L2 transfers to complete faster than Ethereum’s own block time, as covered by Coinfomania. Developer den0 (zk/acc) emphasized that this update brings “real-time institutional settlement standards to L2,” lowering slippage, fees, and user complexity, according to CryptoTimes. For businesses, Atlas opens the door to custom networks for DeFi, payments, or gaming, all while staying compliant with regulations, as highlighted in the same CryptoTimes report.
The market has responded quickly. The ZK token, currently trading at $0.034426, has climbed 17.71% in the past 24 hours, fueled by Buterin’s endorsement and the technical achievements of the upgrade, according to on-chain data. Buterin’s public support—shared in several posts—has increased confidence in ZKsync’s future plans, which include a governance token (ZK) airdrop to further decentralize the network, as noted by CryptoFront News. Analyst Kyledoops suggested that Atlas could propel ZKsync into the top ranks of L2s, positioning Ethereum as the “capital center” for institutional capital, as mentioned in a
Institutional interest is already on the rise. A month before the Atlas launch, GRVT raised $19 million in Series A funding to develop a hybrid decentralized exchange on ZKsync’s Layer-2, with support from Further Ventures and the ZKsync team, according to CryptoTimes. Partners such as EigenCloud and Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund are also increasing their involvement, demonstrating trust in ZKsync’s readiness for enterprise use.
Although there are still hurdles to overcome—such as security reviews and long-term performance assessments—the Atlas upgrade represents a major milestone in Ethereum’s development. By transforming the blockchain into a unified liquidity platform, ZKsync is tackling scalability challenges while maintaining decentralization and security. As Buterin remarked, the project’s efforts “reinforce Ethereum’s foundation for institutional applications,” a sentiment reported by Coinfomania and now gaining widespread attention in the community.