zkSYS Testnet Launch: Scaling Bitcoin for Web3

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For over a decade, Syscoin has been at the cutting edge of blockchain evolution—proving the merit of Bitcoin-based, merge-mined security, championing modularity as one of its earliest proponents, and deploying the first rollup secured by Bitcoin. Now, we are introducing zkSYS Testnet, the next phase in our mission to bring scalable, low-cost, and secure smart contract execution to Bitcoin’s ecosystem.

With zkRollups, AI-enhanced validation, and seamless interoperability, zkSYS is designed to provide the high throughput and low fees needed for Web3 applications, all while remaining anchored to Bitcoin’s gold-standard security. This testnet is an opportunity for developers to experiment with our technology and help refine it ahead of its upcoming mainnet launch.

zkSYS: A Major Leap in Bitcoin Scaling

zkSYS is the first edgechain, a modular execution layer that integrates with Bitcoin while offering scalability, liquidity sharing, and decentralization. Unlike traditional Layer 2 solutions, edgechains provide projects with a secure and customizable environment to deploy smart contracts without compromising the principles that make Bitcoin the most trusted blockchain in the world.

Key Features of zkSYS:

zkRollup-Powered Scalability – High throughput with trustless execution
AI-Driven Sentry Nodes – Enhanced validation, improved efficiency
Shared Liquidity – A seamless ecosystem, reducing fragmentation
BitVM & Robin Bridge – A trustless Bitcoin-native bridge
True Modularity – A framework for building sovereign, scalable Edgechains

zkSYS is just the beginning—Edgechains are a permissionless standard, meaning any project can launch its own, secured by Bitcoin’s power and liquidity.

Building Towards the Future

With zkSYS, we’re laying the groundwork for a Bitcoin-secured Web3 that enables DeFi, AI, gaming, and other next-gen applications. This testnet is a major step toward realizing our broader vision of a scalable and secure ecosystem where developers can build without compromise.

The mainnet launch is coming soon, and it will bring even greater opportunities for projects to integrate and deploy on a Bitcoin-powered framework that balances speed, affordability, and decentralization. The testnet is your opportunity to get hands-on experience, provide feedback, and be part of shaping what’s next.

Get Involved

The zkSYS testnet is now live, and we invite developers and blockchain innovators to test, explore, and contribute to the evolution of Bitcoin-based smart contracts.

 

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About Syscoin

Marking over a decade at the forefront of blockchain innovation, Syscoin is revolutionizing Bitcoin's role in Web3. By combining Bitcoin’s unparalleled Proof-of-Work security with cutting-edge technologies like zkRollups, BitVM, and modular Edgechains, Syscoin empowers developers to create scalable, decentralized applications with the fewest trade-offs in the industry.

Syscoin’s visionary roadmap transforms Bitcoin from a store-of-value into the backbone of next-generation decentralized finance, AI-ready infrastructure, and trustless computation. With innovations like the Robin Bridge for trust-minimized Bitcoin interoperability, AI-powered Sentry nodes for decentralized computation, and zero-knowledge data availability (zkDA) for scalable application environments, Syscoin sets the standard for secure, scalable blockchain infrastructure.

Syscoin is building the foundation for a future where Bitcoin leads the next era of Web3 as the most secure, decentralized, and versatile platform for innovation.

Jan 31, 2025 by Syscoin Foundation