The integration leverages zero-knowledge rollups to bundle transactions, significantly reducing costs while maintaining security standards.
ZKsync aims to process 10,000 transactions per second by 2025, marking a major advancement in DeFi scalability solutions.
Decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to evolve, with protocols constantly seeking ways to improve transaction speed and reduce costs. As blockchain adoption grows, users demand more efficient and cost-effective ways to trade digital assets across different networks.
In response to this demand, 1inch Network, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator, that it has integrated with ZKsync, a layer-2 scaling solution designed to address Ethereum’s long-standing scalability challenges. Through this collaboration, 1inch aims to expand its cross-chain swaps to provide faster and cheaper transactions when transfering cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital collectibles across different chains.
A Natural Partnership Built for Efficiency
ZKsync has been part of the 1inch network, offering users the ability to buy and sell different cryptocurrencies at significantly lower fees compared to Ethereum’s main network.
This is made possible by zero-knowledge rollups (ZK-Rollups), a technology that bundles multiple transactions into a single cryptographic proof, which Ethereum verifies instead of processing each transaction individually. This mechanism not only cuts costs but also speeds up transaction processing.
The DEX aggregator said that its integration of the layer-2 solution into its cross-chain swap was a natural progression given their existing relationship. 1inch raised ZKsync for its efficiency, security, and growing adoption within the Web3 space.
1inch said that users can already experience faster and cheaper transactions via the platform’s decentralized application known as 1inch dApp or 1inch Wallet.
📢 1inch now supports @zksync for cross-chain swaps!
One of the most efficient and secure Layer 2 networks, it’s already available in your #1inchWallet and dApp.
That means you’ve got more options for seamless, gas-free and secure swaps.
Find out more👇https://t.co/2tHPalOeqG pic.twitter.com/DMK9aUxERJ
— 1inch (@1inch) February 6, 2025
📢 1inch now supports for cross-chain swaps!
One of the most efficient and secure Layer 2 networks, it’s already available in your and dApp.
That means you’ve got more options for seamless, gas-free and secure swaps.
Find out more👇
— 1inch (@1inch)
The 1inch’s cross-chain swap was released in the beta phase last year and has since facilitated millions of dollars in trading volume. The tool is powered by the DEX’s “Fusion+” technology which is designed to enable seamless, self-custodial and gas-free cross-chain transactions.
ZKsync’s Vision for a Gas-Free Future
In an emailed to CoinDesk, Sergej Kunz, 1inch’s co-founder, expressed optimism that the integration with ZKsync would drive further adoption and increase trading volumes.
“With bridgeless, trust-minimized cross-chain swaps now available on ZKsync Era, 1inch expects a notable uptick in trading volumes and user adoption,” Kunz said.
“With bridgeless, trust-minimized cross-chain swaps now available on ZKsync Era, 1inch expects a notable uptick in trading volumes and user adoption,” Kunz said.
Unlike traditional bridging solutions, where users typically pay network fees, 1inch’s system shifts the cost to “resolvers”—entities that stake 1INCH tokens in order to compete for offering the best swap rates. This approach enhances liquidity and ensures more competitive pricing for users.
Meanwhile, despite its strong reputation for reducing costs and increasing transaction speed, ZKsync continues to refine its technology. According to its 2025 roadmap, the platform is working on a solution to eliminate gas fees entirely, further streamlining blockchain transactions.
ZKsync is building Web3 without compromise.
The 2025 technical roadmap for the elastic network is now live — let’s get into it 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/29kKxtA1Nb
— ZKsync (∎, ∆) (@zksync) December 12, 2024
ZKsync is building Web3 without compromise.
The 2025 technical roadmap for the elastic network is now live — let’s get into it 🧵👇
— ZKsync (∎, ∆) (@zksync)
The protocol is also approaching a significant milestone, with its network gearing up to process up to 10,000 transactions per second, a major leap forward in scalability and efficiency within the DeFi space.