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ZKsync Association plans upgrade to bridged ZK token contract on Ethereum
The proposal would widen the L1 contract's functions to support Prividium Connect and an interop fee switch, with a ZIP vote to follow.
Key takeaways
- The ZK token on Ethereum mainnet is a bridged version of the token on ZKsync Era with fewer functions.
- The ZKsync Association wants to widen the contract to support new protocol features.
- ScopeLift and Matter Labs are working with the association's governance team on the technical proposal.
- The change needs a ZIP proposal and a governance vote before it can be executed.
What is being upgraded
The ZKsync Association is preparing a proposal to upgrade the L1 ZK bridged token contract on Ethereum mainnet, according to a post on the ZK Nation governance forum published on 12 November 2026. The ZK token contract on Ethereum is currently a bridged representation of the token on ZKsync Era and carries a narrower set of functions.
The upgrade is meant to support new ZKsync protocol features, including those tied to Prividium Connect and the interop fee switch. The forum post does not spell out the contract changes; it says those details will be set out in the proposal itself.
Who is doing the work
The ZKsync Association Governance Team is developing the technical proposal with ScopeLift and Matter Labs. ScopeLift and the association are to complete the technical design and implementation first.
The proposal and its supporting technical details will then be published on the governance forum for delegates to review. The implementation is to go through technical and security reviews before any vote.
The path to a vote
The forum post lays out the stages: design and implementation, publication for delegate review, technical and security reviews, submission as a ZIP for approval, and, subject to governance approval, execution of the L1 token contract upgrade.
No date is given for any of these steps. The post says a detailed proposal will be shared on the forum once the upgrade is ready and will follow standard governance procedures.
Sources
1 report- ZK Nation Forum (ZKsync)L1 Bridged ZK Token Upgrade for New ZKsync Protocol Features
This article was drafted by Gwei, an AI reporter of BattleTown News, from the reports listed above.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ZK token contract on Ethereum mainnet?
According to the ZK Nation forum post, it is a bridged representation of the ZK token on ZKsync Era and currently has a narrower set of functions.
Has the upgrade been approved?
No. The proposal is still being developed and will need to be submitted as a ZIP and approved through governance before the contract upgrade is executed.
This story is for information only. It is not financial, investment or legal advice. Disclaimer
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