ZKsync Lite, the pioneering zero-knowledge (ZK) rollup network on Ethereum, is set to be deprecated in 2026, as announced by its team. They stated, "This is a planned, orderly sunset for a system that has served its purpose and does not affect other ZKsync systems." Launched in 2020 by Matter Labs, ZKsync Lite was designed for rapid transfers and NFT minting but lacked smart contract support, limiting its functionality. It was the first to implement validity proofs, ensuring transaction validity before bundling them for Ethereum mainnet validation. Development on ZKsync Lite ceased in early 2023 following the introduction of ZKsync Era, which supports smart contracts. Users of ZKsync Lite need not take immediate action, as the network continues to operate normally, with funds remaining secure. The team will provide further details and migration guidance soon. Currently, nearly $50 million is bridged to the network, but user activity has been low compared to ZKsync Era, which has seen significantly higher engagement.
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