Since its inception, zkLink has pursued a singular vision — to build the most advanced and scalable trading infrastructure powered by zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. What began as an initiative to aggregate fragmented liquidity across blockchains is now evolving into a new chapter: an open, decentralized network designed for autonomous AI agents to trade, collaborate, and thrive.

Today, we’re proud to unveil our ambitious roadmap toward building a permissionless P2P AI Agent Trading Network. This is not just an extension of our previous work — it’s a transformation rooted in years of research, ZK innovation, and real-world deployment.

From zk Infrastructure to AI-Native Trading Protocols

zkLink was established to address a key challenge in the blockchain space: the fragmentation of liquidity across various networks. To tackle this, zkLink developed a unified trading infrastructure utilizing zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology, enabling seamless asset movement and interaction across multiple Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchains.

To showcase this infrastructure in action, zkLink launched zkLink X, a cross-chain trading layer powering high-performance order book DEXs like ApeX Omni, one of the leading orderbook exchanges in the market. Built on zkLink’s omni-chain ZK scaling engine tailored for advanced trading applications, ApeX Omni has attracted over 10,000 users and surpassed $70 billion in trading volume, proving the scalability and robustness of zkLink’s technology in live trading environments.

Building on these foundations, zkLink unveiled zkLink Nova in March 2024. zkLink Nova is the industry's first aggregated Layer 3 zkEVM rollup network, built atop Ethereum and its Layer 2 rollups. It offers developers an EVM-compatible platform to deploy smart contracts, while users benefit from simplified asset transfers and access to a broad range of decentralized applications (dApps) without the need for multiple deployments or complex bridging processes.As of now, zkLink Nova has surpassed $78 million in TVL and onboarded over 1.3 million unique wallets.

Building upon this foundation, zkLink is now pioneering the development of a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) AI Agent Trading Network. This next-generation infrastructure is designed to support autonomous AI agents that can trade, negotiate, and collaborate without human intervention.

Why AI Agents Need a New Trading Network

AI agents don’t operate like humans. They act continuously, at high frequency, and across multiple domains — not just trading, but also price negotiation, data sharing, strategy coordination, and more. Legacy blockchains and centralized systems introduce latency, fees, and constraints incompatible with agent autonomy.

The new zkLink P2P Agent Network is designed to address this paradigm shift by enabling:

• Permissionless access: Any AI agent can join and interact freely, without whitelisting or KYC.
• Zero protocol fees by default: Agents pay only for essential costs like gas or hardware resources.
• Pluggable, modular protocols: Support for HTLC, 0x, TEE-secured swaps, and future agent-native protocols.
• Scalable pub/sub communication layer: Optimized for real-time discovery, encrypted routing, and Pub/Sub messaging among thousands of agents.
• Cross-ecosystem compatibility: Agents can interact across Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, and emerging appchains via service gateways.

This isn’t just a vision. This is the infrastructure we’re building, and it’s already in motion.

2025–2026: Building the Infrastructure for Machine-Driven Markets

📅 2025: Core Research and Infrastructure Development

Q2 2025

1. Finalize Technical Whitepaper: Complete detailed specifications of the layered architecture and provide mathematical proofs.
2. Cross-Chain Protocol Proof-of-Concept (PoC) Validation: Test the feasibility of atomic swaps using HTLC and TEE protocols within a private blockchain environment.

Q3-Q4 2025

Protocol Layer Reference Implementation:

• Release modular design specifications for the protocol layer, including communication layer and protocol layer interface standards.
• Open-source the foundational codebase of the communication layer on GitHub.
• Complete unit testing for HTLC v1.0 and the 0x order book protocol.

Protocol Layer Reference Implementation:

• Establish Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for technical cooperation with three major public blockchains (e.g., Polygon, Avalanche).
• Build an early developer community with over 500 members on platforms like Discord and Telegram.

🧪 2026: Phased Testnet Validation

Q1–Q2 2026

Alpha Testnet (Closed Beta):

• Invite 50 institutional nodes to participate.
• Validate core functionalities of the communication layer, including node discovery, message routing, and encrypted transmission.
• Conduct stress testing to simulate the efficiency of DHT indexing under 10,000 nodes.

Protocol Iteration:

• Release HTLC v2.0, supporting dynamic cross-chain fee negotiation.
• Develop a pluggable protocol loader to enable sandboxed execution of third-party protocols.

Q3–Q4 2026

Beta Testnet (Public Beta):

• Open node registration with a target of 5,000 global nodes.
• Launch foundational protocols, including HTLC, 0x order book, and TEE hardware verification.
• Validate the economic model by simulating a service fee market for indexing nodes.

Expand Developer Ecosystem:

• Host the first global hackathon.
• Publish protocol development guides and auditing standards.

The Long-Term Vision: Enabling the Machine Economy

We believe the next phase of crypto will not be human-centric and instead will revolve around agents.

Just as zkLink played a role in unifying liquidity in the fragmented DeFi landscape, we’re now setting our sights on unifying autonomous agents across blockchains, apps, and domains. This goes beyond basic interoperability. We’re now building the backbone for agent-driven economies to run freely and efficiently.

In this P2P AI Agent Network, AI agents can:

• Trade in milliseconds.
• Discover and negotiate P2P deals without central matchmakers.
• Share computing power and data.
• Cooperate across chains, contracts, and consensus.

This is the first step towards a global, composable, decentralized machine economy.

Join the Future of Agent-Native Infrastructure

As AI agents become the new users of blockchain, zkLink is committed to building the rails they will run on.

If you’re an AI developer, DeFi builder, infrastructure provider, or just crypto-curious — now’s the time to get involved.

Let’s pioneer the infrastructure for agents, by agents — and unlock the next phase of decentralized evolution.

To support this vision, zkLink has secured multiple rounds of financing, with participation from leading investors including Coinbase Ventures, OKX Ventures, Crypto.com Ventures, Republic Crypto, SIG, Arrington Capital, BigBrain Holdings, and others.

To date, zkLink has successfully raised $23.1 million. This capital has been instrumental in accelerating the development of our ZK-powered infrastructure, expanding our team, and driving ecosystem growth.

The zkLink token, $ZKL, is currently listed on major exchanges such as Bybit, Gate.io, Bitget, Hashkey Global, Coinone, etc.

For more information and updates, visit our official website at zk.link and follow us on X (formerly Twitter).

SINGAPORE — zkLink Labs, builders of the largest Layer 3 zkEVM, zkLink Nova, today announced a strategic alliance with Nexus Laboratories, a trailblazer in zero-knowledge(ZK) cryptography and virtual machine innovation. This joint collaboration highlights zkLink’s and Nexus Labs’ commitment to pioneering advancements in multi-chain technology and verifiable computation.

Through this partnership, Nexus will integrate zkLink’s interoperability layer into its technology stack, enabling streamlined deployment of decentralized applications (DApps) across multiple blockchains. As part of this strategic alliance, Nexus will also leverage zkLink’s infrastructure to accelerate the development of secure, scalable, and interoperable cryptographic solutions.

Key elements of this collaboration include:

• Integration of zkLink’s Interoperability Layer: zkLink will build precompiles or primitives on Nexus’ zkVM to simplify cross-chain messaging functions
• Collaboration on Community Initiatives: Both organizations will work together to organize joint go-to-market strategies, educational campaigns, and other co-marketing events to engage developers and promote the adoption of zero-knowledge technologies.
• Open-Source Contributions: Nexus plans to contribute tools, demos, and integrations to zkLink’s open-source repositories, reinforcing a shared commitment to transparency and innovation.

As part of the strategic alliance, Nexus will also gain access to zkLink’s global network of top-tier engineers and cryptographers, receiving valuable guidance on architectural designs and integration strategies. Nexus Laboratories will actively participate in zkLink’s private forums to explore industry trends and strategic initiatives with other ecosystem partners.

“We’re excited to collaborate with Nexus Laboratories into the zkLink ecosystem,” said Vince Yang, CEO at zkLink. “Their expertise in zero-knowledge technology complements our mission to simplify multi-chain interoperability, and together, we will unlock new levels of scalability and security for decentralized applications.”

Earlier this year in June, Nexus had successfully completed its Series A round, raising over $25 million to expand its engineering team and scale its product offering. The round led by investors Pantera Capital and Light Speed Ventures, also drew in participation from other investors, notably Blockchain Builders Fund, Dragonfly Capital and Faction Ventures.

Both companies see an incoming demand for proof generation coming from companies scaling and securing decentralized infrastructure. Together, zkLink and Nexus expect to be able to support thousands of rollups in the coming months in other emerging areas too, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, privacy-enhancing technologies and other areas of Internet infrastructure.

About zkLink

zkLink Labs develops leading blockchain infrastructure, unifying liquidity while providing security and scalability via zk-Proofs. Through its specialized rollup solutions zkLink X and zkLink Nova, users enjoy an open platform that simplifies crypto by presenting a unified ecosystem for a seamless blockchain experience.

zkLink is funded by notable backers including Coinbase Ventures, Solana Ventures, SIG, OKX Ventures, Republic Crypto, and others.

About Nexus Laboratories

Nexus is a venture-backed company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs in verifiable computation. We are building the infrastructure for a verifiable world with our core technology, the Nexus Zero Knowledge Machine, an open source virtual machine system capable of generating proofs for any computation. Based in San Francisco, Nexus is actively seeking exceptional scientists and engineers to shape the future of verifiable computation.

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Get ready for a Christmas like no other!

This holiday season, Zippy the zkCroc, your favourite mascot, has undergone a sinister transformation and is here to ruin Christmas in the most hilarious and twisted way possible.

No longer the adorable reptilian mascot you once knew, Zippy has turned dark and is ready for some blood. Forget the jolly old man in a red suit — Zippy’s sharp teeth, wicked humour, and appetite for destruction are taking over your festive cheer.

We’re calling on meme creators to unleash their most unhinged, vulgar, and absolutely deranged ideas to celebrate Zippy’s “Black Christmas.” From dark humour to savage takedowns of Web3 clichés, absolutely nothing is off-limits.

This is your chance to win $5000 U in prizes and to let your inner degenerate shine by taking part in a holiday celebration that embraces the twisted side of the festive season.

Meme Contest Details:

Contest Period: 9th December 2024, 12PM (UTC) — 23rdDecember 2024, 12PM (UTC)

• Grand Winners Announced: 23rd December 2024–8PM (UTC)
• Weekly Winners Announced: 14th December & 21st December 2024–8PM (UTC)

All winners will be tagged and announced on our Official Twitter page, @zkLink_Official.

The Prizes

A whopping $3,500 in USDT and $1,500 in $ZKL Tokens in Total Prizes

Grand Prizes: Top 3 Best meme winners announced on 23rd December 2024–8PM (UTC)

• 1x $2000 USDT
• 1x $1000 USDT
• 1x $500 USDT

Weekly Prizes: Weekly winners announced 14th December & 21st December 2024, 8PM (UTC)

• 10x $50U worth of $ZKL in Week 1
• 10x $100 U worth of $ZKL in Week 2

How to Participate:

1. Create Your Meme: Unleash your creativity (or insanity) to craft the darkest, funniest, or most savage meme featuring Zippy the zkCroc. Use AI apps, meme generators, Canva, Paint, or any method to create your meme. The only rule? Zippy the zkCroc has to be featured.
2. Post It: From now till the 23rd of December, we will release at least one meme tweet on our official Twitter account. Tweet your masterpiece in the replies with the hashtag #ZippysBlackChristmas and tag @zkLink_Official in it.
3. Spread the Chaos: Get your friends, enemies, and exes to like, comment, and retweet your post. Bonus points if it sparks a Twitter war.

FIND AI/PNG IMAGES OF ZIPPY THE ZKCROC HERE

What We’re Looking For:

QUANTITY: The more memes that you come up with, the higher your chances of winning prizes.

DARK HUMOUR: Push the boundaries — keep it memeable.

CREATIVITY: Be absurd, twisted, or downright evil.

VIRAL POTENTIAL: The more it offends (or excites), the better.

WEB3 SAVAGERY: Roast crypto trends, KOLs, scams, or even us — we can take it. These are some of the previous meme images and stories we’ve done with the ‘cuter original’ version, but please don’t make it tame like them!

Contest Rules:

• Any employees of zkLink are not eligible to participate.
• Everyone else can participate and do as many memes as you want!
• You can only win weekly prizes for both week as well if you are really darn good in making those horrid memes we are looking for
• Winners of the weekly prizes are also eligible to compete for the Grand Prize
• Participants who did not tag @zkLink_Official in the tweet will not be eligible to win.

Ready to Create Chaos?

Now’s your chance to take the stage as the master of meme chaos. Whether you’re poking fun at crypto scams or unleashing the darkest humour you can muster, Zippy the zkCroc is waiting for your creative onslaught.

So, what are you waiting for? Let your dark side shine this holiday season; you might win big. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #ZippysBlackChristmas and tag @zkLink_Official to enter!

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TLDR :

• zkLink is currently researching AI Agents for Application Abstraction in its latest R&D
• Application Abstraction will allow cross-chain, cross-application interactions for users, powered by AI Agents
• Coupled with zkLink’s existing Aggregation tech infra, this will lay the foundation for AI + DEFI secured by ZK.
• This will further improve the sustainability of the $ZKL token through ZK Proof generation

A brief history of Abstraction — How we arrived to Application Abstraction

Blockchain Abstraction & AI— two new, prominent web3 topics as developers, users and enthusiasts seek ways to onboard the next wave of users and broaden the scope of the overall crypto ecosystem

But why is Abstraction and AI important? The reason — Because Blockchain UX today is clunky, difficult and has too many friction points for the average user.

What are some examples of Account & Chain Abstraction?

Abstraction in Blockchain, is defined as the process of removing something and dealing with an intended idea and outcomes rather than events. In the case of Blockchain, its removing the numerous steps needed to do things like bridging funds from one chain to another, swapping a token with liquidity on one DEX to another DEX, or staking the yield bearing token from one protocol onto another, etc. (The list goes on).

So when we encounter terms like Account Abstraction or Chain Abstraction, these are simply terms that refer to which step of the process is being removed.

Account Abstraction(AA), refers to the improvements of managing wallets on the blockchain. It uses the EIP-4337 & EIP 7678 standards to enable user wallets to work as smart contracts, removing the need to manage traditional externally owned accounts and their private keys.

Players like Xion utilize AA technology with their own Meta Accounts, which are essentially smart contracts that act as user accounts. These accounts can simplify user login processes, enable advanced account management, and facilitate interactions using smart contract capabilities rather than traditional wallet systems. This means users can interact with blockchain applications using familiar authentication methods like email or biometrics.

“Users can link their wallets to an email or a passkey, and no longer need to worry about having gas on the chain that they’re bridging to.” — zkLink Dev

Chain Abstraction (ChA) is next in development of the Abstraction thesis, leveraging AA and utilizes the additional feature of EIP-4337 to facilitate gas fee abstraction. Users can pay transaction fees with tokens other than the required gas token of Ether, or even have third parties sponsor their fees for them across multiple blockchains. Wallets like Near Protocol use Chain Abstraction by introducing Chain Signatures in chain abstracted flows, allowing their users to sign and execute transactions on multiple blockchains using a single gas token.

Particle Network on the other hand is driving chain abstraction through Universal Accounts to unify the user experience across multiple blockchains by providing a single account and balance for all chains.

By combining Chain and Account Abstraction technologies, we have unlocked the existence of Intent Links and Smart Account wallets, allowing players like OKX Wallet to combine Intent Links (like our magicLinks) to enable one-click cross-chain interactions on the Blockchain.

Recently, zkLink in collaboration with OKX wallet, made it possible for users who have Smart Account wallets, one-click mint NFTs through the Cubo the Block NFT collection on the Nova Aggregated Rollup network— zkLink Dev

Mint The Cubos with OKX and zkLink: 100,000 Digital NFTs to Shape the Future of Web3

The problem with this however is that the Intents and Actions needed to power Abstraction technologies are built on-demand and they are often as vauge as this

“Convert A to B with a loss of less than C% on D platform”

It takes less time for the user to complete the action themselves than for a developer to create the Intent link and Action to leverage Abstraction technologies.

For a senior developer to create an Action and Intent Link, it would take about a day or two to complete, making this a resource intensive venture. In order to solve this part of the value chain, this is where the AI Agents come in.

Introducing zkLink’s focus into 2025: Application Abstraction with AI Agents

Application Abstraction, or ‘Orchestration’, is zkLink’s way of giving users the experience to create cross-chain, cross-application experiences, with the assistance of AI Agents.

Whether through intent generation, intelligent solvers, or smart asset management, we’re exploring AI’s potential to abstract the interaction of multiple applications from different chains and allow users to interact with Blockchain simply by saying something like;

“Find the most stable yield options for my stablecoin tokens on any chain.”

By implementing a Cognitive Layer in the modular stack, we believe that this AI-driven revolution will redefine how users interact with blockchain, making DeFi more accessible, efficient, and secure for everyone.

Implementation allows us to explore further new use cases in AI while being secured with ZK technology. Here are some areas that we are prioritizing within our R&D right now:

AI Virtual Companions

Personalized AI chat agents that aim to transform how users engage with DeFi. These AI companions are designed to provide tailored recommendations for dApps, assets, trading strategies, and yield opportunities, adapting to each user’s unique preferences and financial goals — all through a simple chat interface.

AI-Powered DeFi Staking:

Think along the lines where a user may need to bridge a token to another network, swap it for something else, and then stake it or lend it to an application to earn yield. The AI Agent fully automates this process, by generating an Intent Link (magicLink) with an optimized execution plan hosted in one-click, reducing time needed to completion while still maintaining ZK security standards.

Intelligent Risk Management: Protecting User Security

As blockchain transactions involve significant security concerns, AI can detect potential threats by analyzing patterns that indicate a high risk of attack such as abnormal transaction behavior or suspicious account activity. Security firms can deploy AI that proactively monitor these risks and stop potentially harmful transactions before they occur.

Leveraging Abstraction & AI Agents With ZK Security

Coupled with zkLink’s existing Aggregation tech infra, this will lay the foundation for AI + DEFI secured by ZK technology. zkLink envisions an open platform where developers can leverage AI to build tailored applications while maintaining ZK security standards.

Through infinitely scaling productivity with AI while generating ZK proofs for security, zkLink will further improve the sustainability of the $ZKL token through its custom ZK Proof generation capabilities.

This platform provide will provide the toolkit that allow developers to create specific solutions for their users, integrating AI’s intent-generation and intelligent-solvers creating intuitive and exceptionally fluid Web3 experiences.

The future is zkLink-ed.

zkLink Research Roadmap— AI Agents in Application Abstraction was originally published in zkLinkBlog on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

The Cubo NFT Staking Pool is now LIVE on Earn Network. Receive $EARN & $ZKL rewards for staking.

Stake you Cubo NFTs here: https://earn.network/pools/zkLinkNova/CUBO

1. Go to the stake pool on Earn Network website and connect your Cubo NFT holding wallet.

Click “wallet connect” to check more available wallets, for example OKX wallet.

Click on “Wallet Connect” for more wallet options

2. Select the stake period on the right, please note you’ll have to manually enter your Cubo NFT IDs. If you have more than 1 NFT, use a comma between different IDs.

To find your Cubo ID, select your Cubo NFT in your wallet and find the ID under its details.

3. Click Stake and you’re all done! You can check the stake period and current rewards on the same page. The longer your stake period, the better rewards that you stand to earn in the future.

Mint The Cubos with OKX and zkLink: 100,000 Digital NFTs to Shape the Future of Web3

The Future of Cubo: Building Utility for its Web3 Community with Earn Network

Looking ahead, Cubo will continue to innovate. With gamified quests, frequent community events, and cross-platform airdrops, the Cubo NFT Collection promises an active and rewarding environment for holders. The November launch of the prediction market and cross-chain integration highlights Cubo’s commitment to an inclusive and robust Web3 community.

Additionally, staked NFT holders will be entitled to rewards from the upcoming launch of a prediction market (PM) protocol, slated for launch in November on the zkLink Nova network. The rewards will be distributed in the form of $ZKL tokens, the native governance token of zkLink.

Stay tuned to our channels as we deliver the latest updates and news about the Cubo collection in the coming days.

Follow us on X : https://x.com/zklink_official

Follow us on Discord: https://discord.gg/zklink

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At zkLink, our mission is to use zero-knowledge technology to unify liquidity access across connected blockchains and rollups by building scalable, cost-efficient, and interoperable infra solutions that unlock the full potential of blockchain technology. By focusing on infrastructure that reduces barriers and streamlines multi-chain connectivity, we’re enabling dApps to achieve both profitability and scale, benefiting end-users and project developers alike.

As a part of this mission, zkLink X has achieved remarkable profitability, emerging as a preferred scaling engine for new players involved in multi-chain trading dApp deployment.

zkLink X’s unique structure reduces transaction costs by over 50% compared to DEXs operating on traditional ZK Layer 2 solutions. This cost efficiency is built on three core components:

1. Proof Generation Efficiency: With zkLink’s own proof market, zkLink offers competitive pricing on computational resources minimizes proof costs, enhancing profitability.

2. Cost-Effective Proof Verification: Operating as a custom rollup solution allows zkLink X to perform verification on L2, reducing execution costs compared to executing on the Ethereum Mainnet.

3. Streamlined Operations: Our experienced operations team constantly fine-tunes processes, further reducing overheads and maximizing return on investment.

Our integration process, as seen with partners like ApeX, is streamlined over a two-month period, allowing projects to start capturing savings rapidly. Each integration reinforces zkLink X’s position as the profitable choice for projects aiming to maximize cost efficiency and operational scalability in a multi-chain environment.

ApeX Protocol & zkLink Power Multi-Chain Orderbook Perp DEX ApeX Omni

Case Study: ApeX Omni Integration with zkLink X

Our recent integration with ApeX Omni is a clear example of zkLink X’s impact on dApp performance and profitability.

ApeX Omni is a Multi-Chain Orderbook Perp DEX built on a modular, intent-centric architecture.

In two months, zkLink and ApeX teams completed a seamless integration, involving five zkLink developers over a period of four weeks for core integration and an additional four weeks for extensive testing.

Since its launch, ApeX Omni utilizing zkLink X has seen exceptional results:

• Trading Volume: Over $18 billion in trading volume has been facilitated since launch, reflecting substantial user engagement and transaction efficiency.

• User Growth: More than 38,000 externally owned accounts (EOAs) have registered, indicating strong adoption within the multi-chain dApp ecosystem.

• Cross-Chain Deposits: ApeX Omni supports deposits from multiple chains, including Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base, and Mantle, showcasing zkLink X’s multi-chain capabilities.

• Daily Trading Volume: ApeX maintains a robust daily trading volume of $300 million, demonstrating zkLink X’s ability to handle high volumes with reduced transaction costs.

Moving Forward

As zkLink X continues to scale, we remain focused on maintaining profitability through innovation and operational excellence. Each integration strengthens zkLink X’s position as a cost-efficient, high-performance solution in the blockchain industry. With our mission to build accessible, profitable infrastructure for decentralized applications, zkLink is well-positioned to support and drive growth in the decentralized space.

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Today marks a milestone in the NFT world with the phase 2 launch of The Cubo NFT Collection — 100,000 dynamic digital cubes crafted to bring technology, identity, and innovation to life in Web3. Phase 2 will introduce an additional 50,000 NFT cubos to the collection.

In a joint collaboration with zkLink Nova and OKX NFT Marketplace, these Cubo NFTs stand to be the frontier in unlocking the latest NFT Web3 experience.

For the first time, minting of these NFTs will be available through special Blockchain links (OKX Blinks) using the OKX wallet. Through the support of zkLink magicLinks, these Blockchain links become clickable links that users can share on websites or social media. This means users can mint the NFT directly from the OKX NFT marketplace without needing special blockchain apps.

Essentially, magicLinks make it easy to use blockchain features on everyday websites and social media, making blockchain interactions simple and accessible. These Cubo NFTs stand to be foundational elements of the new digital era, offering holders exclusive benefits, staking opportunities, and unique access to both the zkLink & OKX ecosystem.

More Than Collectibles: The Utility of Cubo NFTs

Holding a Cubo NFT goes beyond ownership; it’s a ticket to influence the Web3 ecosystem. Cubo holders can earn rewards and points by staking their NFTs on the Earn Network platform. Through NFT staking, users earn dividends, VIP roles, and $ZKL/$EARN staking access, creating an immersive ecosystem for community engagement.

To receive a guaranteed mint, users will first have to qualify for an allowlist. Users will need to subscribe to the event on the OKX NFT Marketplace website by clicking the ‘Subscribe’ button. The link can be found here [https://www.okx.com/web3/marketplace/drops/event/cubo]

Allowlist Minting Raffle:

• Start Date: Friday, Nov 9, 6:00 PM (UTC+8)
• End Date: Thursday, Nov 14, 6:00 PM (UTC+8)
• Reserved Slots: 20,000 Allowlists

Subscription to the Allowlist raffle will only be available through the Cubo event page on the OKX NFT Marketplace.

Winners of OKX whitelist raffle will be announced Nov 19, before the official General Access minting. Link to the Cubo event page can be found here : [https://www.okx.com/web3/marketplace/drops/event/cubo]

Cubo NFT | OKX NFT Marketplace

General Access Minting Details:

• Start Date: Tuesday, Nov 19, 6:00 PM (UTC+8)
• End Date: Sunday, Nov 23, 6:00 PM (UTC+8)
• NFT Mint Price : $1 in ETH

Minting priority will be given to the winners of the Allowlist (20,000 spots).

Users will be able to mint Cubo NFTs through two options:

1. Users will be able to utilize the zkLink magicLinks using the OKX wallet only
2. Users will be able to mint directly from the OKX NFT marketplace using any supported wallet Minting will conclude after all available NFT supply has ended.

Minting will be available on both OKX NFT Marketplace & magicLinks using the OKX wallet on Twitter during the launch.

Funds received from Cubo’s minting are directed into a community vault designed to drive future activations. This vault supports collaborations, new series creations, liquidity for staking, and utility enhancements, creating more ways for Cubo holders to earn $ZKL and other rewards.

The Future of Cubo: Building Utility for its Web3 Community with Earn Network

Looking ahead, Cubo will continue to innovate. With gamified quests, frequent community events, and cross-platform airdrops, the Cubo NFT Collection promises an active and rewarding environment for holders. The November launch of the prediction market and cross-chain integration highlights Cubo’s commitment to an inclusive and robust Web3 community.

As part of the first round of utility for the collection, holders can stake their Cubo NFTs on the Earn Network to immediately start earning rewards in $ZKL.

Additionally, staked NFT holders will be entitled to rewards from the upcoming launch of a prediction market (PM) protocol, slated for launch in November on the zkLink Nova network. The rewards will be distributed in the form of $ZKL tokens, the native governance token of zkLink.

Stay tuned to our channels as we deliver the latest updates and news about the Cubo collection in the coming days.

Follow us on X : https://x.com/zklink_official

Follow us on Discord: https://discord.gg/zklink

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Bangkok, Thailand — This November 11th, from 3 PM to 8 PM, BrewDog Ploenchit will host “Abstraction, AI & ZK Night,” an in-person event hosted by zkLink and part of the renowned L3 Summit series. With over 600 anticipated attendees, this exclusive meetup is set to be a focal point for blockchain and AI enthusiasts eager to dive into the future blockchain scalability of zero-knowledge (ZK) technologies, AI and Abstraction, all while uniting Ethereum communities under one roof.

What is Abstraction,AI & ZK Night?

More than just a side event, “Abstraction, AI & ZK Night” builds on zkLink’s aims to deliver an interactive, networking-driven evening featuring panels, keynote sessions, and fireside chats about the future of Blockchain. Attendees will experience fireside chats and panels with industry leaders from Matter Labs, Aethir and Delysium among others, while exploring how AI, Abstraction and ZK innovations are transforming Web3 usability and security. Hosted as an intimate gathering focused on close interactions, this event is essential for developers, founders, and enthusiasts interested in the frontiers of blockchain technology.

Program Highlights

• zkLink’s AI-Powered Abstraction Keynote — zkLink Labs unveils Application Abstraction, introducing AI Agents to Web3 that effortlessly initiate cross-chain, cross-application transactions.
• Fireside Chat with zkSync: Beyond the rise of app chains and redefining scaling — zkSync reveals the latest trends since Web3’s hype on appchains, on-the-ground insights and the upcoming future of ZK cryptography in blockchain.
• DAWN of AI Agents: The role of AI agents in Web3 Ecosystem — Discover the latest insights from the leading protocols in crypto that are integrating AI into blockchain workflows.
• Challenges and opportunities in chain abstraction — Dive deep into the conversations of what’s keeping the protocols building the future of blockchain UX awake at night with chain abstraction leaders
• Building Real communities in Defi: Moving beyond airdrop farmers — Meet the pioneers safeguarding the backbone of crypto in thought provoking discussions about the forces that are actively shaping DeFi

Following the panels, guests can enjoy networking over complimentary drinks and snacks while engaging in cutting-edge discussions with industry leaders and like-minded individuals. Abstraction, AI & ZK Night is designed as an energetic evening for forging meaningful connections and facilitating deep dives into the latest tech trends in crypto.

Event Details:

Location: BrewDog Ploenchit, Canvas Building, Phloen Chit Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Date and Time: 11th November 2024, 3 PM to 8 PM

Admission: Approved guests only. RSVP required.

Register Today: https://lu.ma/Abstraction-AI-ZK

See you there!

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About Abstraction, AI & ZK Night

With blockchain ecosystems on the brink of mainstream adoption, zkLink’s Abstraction, AI & ZK Night is the go-to meetup place for abstraction, AI & ZK developers, founders and enthusiasts. It promises to provide an invaluable platform for developers, tech founders, and thought leaders to share insights and push the boundaries of Ethereum’s scalability, security, and interoperability. The event will be a pivotal gathering of the industry’s brightest minds, all while uniting Ethereum communities under one roof.

About L3 Summit

The L3 Summit is a zkLink-initiated in-person event series that educates, amplifies, and shares research about the current status of Layer 3 development. The L3 Summit brings together the world’s best Ethereum scaling solutions and infrastructure protocols such as zkSync, Starknet, Scroll, Linea, Polygon zkEVM, Manta, Mantle, Celestia, EigenLayer, and more, to push forward the boundaries of Layer 3 innovation and breakthrough Ethereum’s scalability and liquidity fragmentation boundaries.

For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Gallery | Participate | Blog | YouTube

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Opening Words

October has been a whirlwind month for zkLink, full of bold decisions, groundbreaking new features, and a renewed focus on building a seamless multi-chain experience.

For all zkLink community members, October has brought a blend of anticipation, surprise, and excitement as we witnessed the team make significant strides toward reshaping the landscape of cross-chain connectivity. From product innovations to community engagement, let’s dive into the latest highlights!

Token Vesting Delayed for 6 Months: A Strategic Move for the Future 🚀

Perhaps the biggest announcement this October was zkLink DAO’s decision to postpone the token vesting schedule for investors and the team. Originally planned for release this fall, the team took a strategic step back to delay token unlocks by six months. Early private investors will now see their tokens unlocked on April 22, 2025, while the team and advisors are set for a release on July 22, 2025.

This decision affects nearly half of the total token supply (a whopping 40.5%!) and reflects zkLink’s commitment to long-term project growth. By aligning token releases with more mature market conditions, zkLink is creating space to focus on product growth, community development, and ecosystem expansion. Think of it as a tactical delay in a game of chess — the goal is to keep the community strong and engaged for the long run, with an eye on future growth rather than immediate gains.

Game-Changing New Features: Introducing Actions and magicLinks ✨🔗

Late October saw the exciting launch of Actions and magicLinks, two powerful new tools designed to revolutionize cross-chain interactions and liquidity flow.

Breaking Down Barriers: The Future of Cross-Chain Interaction with Actions & magicLink

Actions: Making Cross-Chain Simple 🔄

Imagine if you could conduct complex multi-chain activities in one simple move. That’s the magic behind zkLink’s Actions feature. Actions simplify previously cumbersome, multi-step processes into a single click. Whether it’s swapping, staking, or bridging assets across chains, Actions makes it easy, fast, and user-friendly. Now, instead of dealing with different wallets and protocols, users can interact with various chains seamlessly through one streamlined interface. Think of it as a “universal remote” for the multi-chain world!

magicLinks: One-Click Access to Actions 🎩✨

Complementing the Actions feature, magicLinks let you access these powerful multi-chain interactions with a single click. No need to shuffle between chains or figure out complex steps — magicLinks do all the heavy lifting. Just click and execute! This feature is especially exciting for developers aiming to simplify user interactions. By removing the technical friction, magicLinks make zkLink’s cross-chain experience as smooth as sharing a meme or sending a text. Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) or influencers can gain significant benefits from using MagicLinks due to the seamless, one-click experience they provide for engaging with their audiences across multiple platforms

Together, Actions and MagicLinks represent zkLink’s commitment to making cross-chain interactions accessible and user-friendly. And for all you NFT and DeFi fans out there, these tools open up a world of possibilities — imagine minting NFTs, staking across chains, or swapping assets effortlessly with a single link!

Read more about Actions and magicLinks here.

zkLink in the News 📰

October saw zkLink gain significant media attention, with mentions in major crypto publications:

• The Block Media featured zkLink, helping to spotlight our work and bring awareness to a broader audience. Read the article
• mPost also highlighted zkLink’s mission and features, showcasing our commitment to simplifying cross-chain operations. Check it out here
• ChainBroker gave zkLink a shout-out, underscoring our efforts in pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology with our active development activity. See the tweet

These mentions have been fantastic for spreading the word about zkLink’s innovations and building interest among new users and potential partners.

zkLink’s Growing Ecosystem: Building a Stronger Community 💪🌐

In October, we shared plenty of valuable content on our blog, covering topics like cross-chain liquidity and the future of decentralized finance as envisioned by our team. In addition, we also stayed active on social media, engaging directly with our community through AMAs, answering questions, and listening closely to feedback. By making our community a key part of the journey, zkLink is building not just a protocol, but a lively, supportive ecosystem. After all, our strength comes from our community!

If you missed out on our community calls last month, we’ve made them available for you to catch up. Be sure to check them out to stay updated on zkLink’s progress and hear firsthand insights from the team:

1. Community AMA | Next Stop — zkLink Action/magicLink
2. Community AMA | Explore Any Chain with One Account — zkLink Action/magicLink

New Partnership — SnapX

In October, we were thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with @snapx_co! 🤝 SnapX, an innovative, AI-powered social investing network, empowers investors with intelligent tools and a collaborative community. Together, zkLink and SnapX aimed to bring more value and innovation to our users. While more exciting updates are on the way, the community had the chance to explore the platform here ➡️ https://go.snapx.co/zklink.

Exciting Partnership Campaigns 🤝

October was also a month of powerful partnerships, with zkLink teaming up with innovative projects to create added value for our users:

• HoldStation and Rubic campaigns expanded our network, offering our community new ways to interact and benefit from zkLink’s cross-chain capabilities.
• Ave.ai Giveaway: We ran a giveaway with ave.ai, offering exciting rewards and increasing engagement within our community.
• One Click Labs partnership introduced new features, simplifying interactions even further for zkLink users.

These partnerships are all part of our broader strategy to make zkLink’s ecosystem as accessible, rewarding, and connected as possible.

• 🚀 Nova Conquest: Trading Showdown — Your Chance to Win Big! 🚀 In collaboration with SphereX, we launched the Nova Conquest Trading Showdown, an epic campaign running from Oct 25 to Nov 7! 💥 This event encourages every trader to bring their A-game, as each trade counts towards daily ZKL rewards and the ultimate Trading Titan Bonus! It’s a fantastic opportunity for our community members to showcase their trading skills, compete for prizes, and get rewarded for their activity on the platform.

zkLink at Blockchain Life 2024 🌍

zkLink on the global stage, with our co-founder, Vince, representing us at Blockchain Life 2024 in Dubai. Held on October 22–23, this prestigious event brought together over 10,000 attendees and featured speakers from leading blockchain projects around the world, including zkLink. Vince joined industry experts to share zkLink’s vision and innovations in cross-chain technology with an international audience.

A unique aspect of Blockchain Life 2024 was the integration of AI-powered translation for speeches into 70 languages, making the insights shared more accessible to a global audience. Vince’s participation underscored zkLink’s commitment to not only advancing technology but also fostering a connected, inclusive blockchain community. This event helped expand zkLink’s presence on the global stage and engage with new supporters, partners, and blockchain enthusiasts worldwide.

Wrapping Up October: What’s Next for zkLink? 🎉🌠

October has been all about setting the stage for zkLink’s bright future. With the token vesting schedule shift, zkLink is paving the way for sustainable growth and stability. And with the launch of Actions and MagicLinks, the platform is pushing the envelope of what’s possible in cross-chain interaction.

Looking ahead, the zkLink community can expect more exciting developments, innovative features, and community-building efforts in the coming months. As we venture into the next phase, zkLink remains committed to its vision of making cross-chain functionality accessible, seamless, and powerful for everyone. Whether you’re a developer, an NFT enthusiast, or a DeFi trader, there’s something revolutionary happening here — and we’re just getting started.

Introduction

The rapid growth of Web3 has been limited by fragmentation across blockchains — users must juggle multiple wallets, networks, and interfaces, while developers struggle to build across disconnected ecosystems. zkLink tackles this problem head-on by unifying cross-chain interactions, creating a seamless DeFi experience for both users and developers.

However, it’s not just about fragmented chains — we’re also solving the more significant challenge of fragmented user experience (UX). This transition from tackling technical fragmentation to UX integration is key to shaping the future of Web3.

zkLink’s Chain Abstraction: Simplifying Complexity

The chain abstraction layer from zkLink enables interactions across multiple blockchains without compatibility headaches. Users no longer need to switch wallets or networks to engage with liquidity pools and dApps across ecosystems. Through Actions & magicLinks, zkLink provides a single, intuitive interface that enhances efficiency and usability, unlocking more fluid interactions across chains.

Automating Cross-Chain Intents with ERC-7863

zkLink integrates ERC-7863 to automate cross-chain swaps, paving the way for zkLink Actions & magicLinks, our intent-based transactions infra. Users can pre-set swaps across multiple chains, which execute automatically when specific conditions are met. By eliminating the need for manual steps, ERC-7863 ensures instant token swaps and maximises capital efficiency. This seamless automation allows users to explore DeFi opportunities without being bogged down by technical processes.

Frictionless UX Through ERC-4337

Building on ERC-7863, zkLink adopts ERC-4337’s account abstraction to streamline user interactions through Smart Accounts. This new UserOperation model consolidates multiple user transactions into a single call through a specialised Paymaster contract, bypassing protocol-level changes. Wallet-free transactions and seamless cross-chain interactions reduce friction, making it easier to access DeFi, participate in staking, and manage liquidity pools. With ERC-4337, anyone — whether an enthusiast or a developer — can explore Web3 without facing the usual technical hurdles.

What Does Seamless Really Mean?

zkLink’s Actions & magicLink provide a frictionless experience by:

• Enabling one-click access to financial opportunities and apps across blockchains.
• Automating swaps, staking, and liquidity management with ERC-7863 and ERC-4337.
• Removing the need for multiple wallets, making cross-dApp and cross-chain activities effortless.

Imagine combining magicLink with Pumpfun.mode — with just one click, you can launch a meme token and instantly share it across KOL (Key Opinion Leader) group chats. This opens new avenues for trading meme assets and maximising community engagement in real-time.

For the first time, developers can create intent-based actions that allow users to achieve specific outcomes across any of Nova’s connected chains. These actions can include multiple transactions on various chains and involve several dApps. The underlying complexity of these operations is abstracted away from the user, creating a seamless experience — users never need to worry about whether they have enough funds on a particular chain.

Real-World Use Cases: Unlocking New Opportunities

Developers using zkLink’s magicLink are already building exciting projects, such as:

• NFT staking platforms, where users can stake their NFTs across multiple blockchains and earn yield effortlessly.
• Prediction markets, where magicLink empowers users to place bets on real-world events, bringing gamification to DeFi.
• Yield-generating products that allow users to access liquidity pools across integrated chains and earn rewards without needing to manage complex swaps.
• Meme token trading, where KOLs can quickly launch and promote tokens via group chats using magicLink. These influencers earn commission-based rewards for driving community engagement, creating new income streams in the process.

This ecosystem significantly reduces the barriers to entry for both users and developers, making Web3 more accessible and profitable.

The Future of AI and magicLinks

As zkLink continues to evolve, we’re excited to hint at future AI integrations with magicLinks. Imagine a future where AI-powered bots automate trading, staking, and liquidity management based on predictive analytics, bringing the power of artificial intelligence to decentralised finance. This will create even more opportunities to enhance user experience and maximise profitability.

Opportunities for You

We’re thrilled to announce that magicLink is now open to beta builders! If you’re a developer eager to explore the potential of cross-chain applications and be part of the next wave of Web3 innovation, join us in the test environment today.

How to Get Involved: To become a beta builder, access our tech documentation and connect with our Product Manager directly via Telegram: @laniakeiaa. We’re here to support you every step of the way as you experiment with magicLink and push the boundaries of Web3 innovation.

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