The zkWars | zkSync & Scroll

EVM Equivalency

EVM equivalency is crucial for scaling solutions within the Ethereum ecosystem. Alex Gluchowski explains that using EVM equivalency allows developers to port existing contracts to zkSync without significant modifications, enhancing efficiency and reducing overhead 1. Ye Zhang adds that the EVM model is essential for addressing Ethereum's scaling needs, as it enables secure migration of existing applications to layer two solutions 1. Ben Jones highlights the EVM's role in interpreting Ethereum smart contracts, emphasizing its foundational importance to Ethereum's infrastructure 2.

The EVM is one of the things that makes Ethereum, Ethereum.

--- Ben Jones

This equivalency ensures that developers can leverage existing tools and infrastructure, facilitating a seamless transition to more scalable solutions.

   

Scaling Roadmaps

The roadmaps for zkSync and Scroll highlight their commitment to enhancing Ethereum's scalability. Alex Gluchowski shares that zkSync is focused on launching its mainnet within 87 days, with a fair launch policy encouraging early engagement on their testnet 3. Ye Zhang outlines Scroll's progressive release strategy, which includes a pre-alpha testnet and plans for a permissionless alpha testnet, allowing developers to deploy smart contracts seamlessly 3. Both projects emphasize the importance of maintaining a familiar developer experience, with Zhang noting that developers can reuse existing tools and infrastructure without additional plugins or compilers 4.

Developers can pretty much reuse all the developer toolings around, including the debugging toolings.

--- Ye Zhang

This approach ensures that developers can transition smoothly to these new environments, promoting broader adoption and innovation.