🌐 Elastic Network — the next evolution of @zksync from a single rollup to a modular, scalable, and natively interoperable ZK network ZKsync began as a single zkRollup — a scaling solution focused on expanding Ethereum’s capacity without sacrificing its security. But the vision didn’t stop there. With the launch of Elastic Network, @zksync has evolved into a flexible ecosystem of interconnected ZK chains (Hyperchains) — all built and linked together through the ZK Stack. This marks a major milestone in the journey toward a modular, scalable, and trustlessly interoperable blockchain network. At the heart of Elastic Network lies modularity — the idea that developers shouldn’t have to rebuild from scratch or conform to rigid designs. With ZK Stack, anyone can deploy their own custom ZK chain tailored to their unique needs: tokenomics, execution logic, consensus rules, or governance models. Each chain is a plug-and-play component that can be launched independently yet remains cryptographically compatible with all other chains in the network. This creates a truly elastic architecture, where chains can expand and evolve freely while staying part of one unified framework. When it comes to scalability, Elastic Network represents a paradigm shift from vertical to horizontal scaling. Instead of forcing all transactions through one rollup, developers can deploy many Hyperchains running in parallel — each capable of handling thousands of transactions per second. As demand grows, new chains can be seamlessly added without affecting performance or security. Every chain remains anchored to Ethereum, ensuring that the entire network inherits the same trust and data availability guarantees. Perhaps the most groundbreaking aspect of Elastic Network is its native interoperability — without bridges. Traditionally, moving assets or data between chains required third-party bridges, which have been the source of billions of dollars in hacks and exploits. Elastic Network eliminates that risk entirely. Chains within the network can communicate and exchange assets directly, verified by zero-knowledge proofs. This means no intermediaries, no waiting, no bridge failures — just instant, cryptographically secured interoperability. All chains “speak the same ZK language,” ensuring trustless communication across the network. The synergy of modularity, scalability, and native interoperability makes Elastic Network a powerful foundation for the next generation of Web3 applications. Developers can launch specialized chains for DeFi, gaming, or enterprise use cases while maintaining seamless connectivity with the broader ZKsync and Ethereum ecosystems. End users, in turn, experience a frictionless, unified environment — where interactions are fast, cheap, and fully secured by zero-knowledge proofs. In essence, ZKsync Elastic Network represents the natural evolution of Ethereum scaling: a modular, elastic, and cryptographically interconnected network powered by ZK Stack — the shared DNA that allows hundreds of ZK chains to operate independently yet cohesively. This is more than a scaling solution; it’s a vision for a secure, unified, and borderless value layer for the Internet.