ZKsync’s Airbender zkVM achieves a major scalability milestone by proving Ethereum blocks in just 35 seconds using zero-knowledge technology. This represents a 10x speed improvement over previous benchmarks, dramatically reducing the computational resources needed for validity proofs.
The innovation lies in optimized cryptographic circuits that minimize proof generation time without compromising security. Faster proof generation enables higher transaction throughput for layer-2 networks while maintaining Ethereum’s security guarantees. This efficiency gain could lower costs for end-users interacting with ZK-rollups.
By demonstrating sub-minute block verification, Airbender zkVM addresses a critical bottleneck in ZK-rollup adoption. The breakthrough brings Ethereum closer to its vision of scalable settlement layers while preserving decentralization—a key advantage over competing high-throughput chains.
