zkSync Hyperchains Infinite Layer 3 Scalability, Now Powered by CodesenSys

zkSync Hyperchains are sovereign, customizable Layer 3 blockchains built on the ZK Stack, a modular zero knowledge proof framework developed by Matter Labs, creators of zkSync. Designed to inherit Ethereum’s security via zkSync Era (Layer 2), Hyperchains enable virtually infinite scalability, allowing developers to deploy application specific blockchains that deliver high throughput, low latency, and seamless interoperability across the zkSync ecosystem.

Hyperchain Power

Massive Scale & Ethereum Security

Powered by the modular ZK Stack, zkSync Hyperchains scale to millions of TPS, inherit Ethereum level security through zkSync Era, and enable account abstraction for gas-in-any-token and social logins.

Shared provers and bridges link chains into one seamless network, while developers keep full control over governance and tokenomics.

Why Hyperchains? Competitive Edges That Move Markets

Modular zero knowledge architecture delivers massive throughput, native account abstraction, and seamless cross chain composability out of the box.

Infinite Horizontal Scaling

Spin up as many Hyperchains as you need, each runs in parallel without clogging Ethereum L1 or zkSync Era L2.
Elastic capacity lets you isolate workloads by product line or geography, preventing congestion spillover.
TPS scales linearly with each additional Hyperchain, supporting millions of daily active users.

Native Account Abstraction

Gas in any token, social logins, programmable wallets.
Eliminate confusing seed phrases and let users pay fees with the assets they already hold.
Programmable policies (spending limits, session keys) unlock Web 2grade UX for mainstream audiences.

Shared Security & Bridges

Trust minimized proofs anchor to Ethereum every few minutes.
All Hyperchains inherit the same cryptographic assurances as zkSync Era, slashing the cost of L1 settlements.
Prebuilt bridges enable seamless liquidity flow and atomic swaps across the entire network of networks.

Full Sovereignty

Control governance, tokenomics, and upgrade cadence.
Choose permissionless or permissioned validator sets, tailoring compliance to your jurisdiction.
Forkless upgrades and module hotswaps keep your chain agile without disrupting users.

How the Protocol Works, Under the Hood in 4 Layers

ZK Stack modules slot together like Lego: execution, proving, consensus, and settlement.Each layer can be swapped or upgraded without hardforking your chain.

Execution Layer

Runs your dApp logic (EVM compatible or custom VM).
Deterministic state machine ensures reproducible results across nodes, preserving decentralization.
Supports Solidity, Vyper, or any LLVM based language via zkSync’s upcoming LLVM rollup support.

State Diff

Batches transactions and compresses them into a succinct ZK circuit.
Merkletree deltas shrink hundreds of kilobytes of data into a <1kB proof commitment.
Batching reduces calldata on L1, cutting gas expenses by an order of magnitude.

Boojum Prover

Generates fast STARK proofs multiple provers can work in parallel.
Optimized with GPU acceleration, achieving ~30% lower proving cost than the previous pipeline.
Parallel provers provide redundancy, boosting censorship resistance and throughput.

Settlement Layer

Posts the proof on zkSync Era, which finalizes to Ethereum L1.
Finality arrives within minutes, while liquidity remains instantly available on the Hyperchain.
Fraud proof–free design means no weeklong withdrawal windows or capital lockups.

Use Cases & Feature Highlights

Purpose built chains unlock product experiences impossible on monolithic L1s. Pick the features you need, leave the excess behind.

High Frequency DeFi

Run AMMs or perpetuals with sub-second finality and near zero gas.
Hyper efficient order matching lets arbitrage bots clear spreads without frontrunning risk.
Dynamic fee markets keep costs predictable even during volatile trading spikes.

MMO Gaming & Metaverse

Millions of on-chain actions per minute without lag.
Serverside logic moves on-chain, giving players provable ownership of items and stats.
Low, flat fees enable microtransactions for cosmetics, powerups, or land deeds.

Decentralized Social

Microposts, tips, and NFT badges at a fraction of a cent.
Spam resistant posting with proof-of-personhood plugins maintains healthy community discourse.
Creators earn instant, transparent royalties on every secondary market share or like.

Enterprise & RWAs

Permissioned Hyperchains for supply-chain, invoices, and tokenized assets.
Granular access controls satisfy GDPR and SOC2 without sacrificing auditability.
On-chain bond coupon payments settle in stablecoins, cutting reconciliation cycles from days to seconds.

Smart Wallet UX

One click onboarding, seedless recovery, and fiat onramp integrations.
Passkey based login ties wallets to device biometrics for phishing proof authentication.
Session keys authorize recurring payments or in-game spends without repeated signatures.

Industry Impact & Business Value

Hyperchains reshape cost curves and customer experiences across verticals, driving new revenue models and operational efficiencies.

Financial Services

Real time settlement, on-chain audit trails, and programmable compliance.

Supply-Chain

End-to-end provenance with privacy controls for sensitive data.

Gaming & Media

Player owned economies, on-chain royalties, and secondary market fees.

Social & Creator Economy

Trustless fan tokens, pay-per-stream, and decentralized governance.

Public Sector & ID

Verifiable credentials and cross-border data integrity at scale.

Roadmap & Recent Updates

Transparent, relentless innovation ensures your Hyperchain stays future proof. Follow the milestones and know what’s shipping next.

Boojum Prover (Live)

Cuts proof cost by ~30% and increases throughput.

Decentralized Prover Network (Q3 2025)

Multioperator marketplace for censorship resistance.

ZK Stack Module Marketplace (Q4 2025)

Plug-and-play consensus, DA, and privacy addons.

Cross Hyperchain Atomic Swaps (In R&D)

One click liquidity across the network of networks.

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