Technical reference

This section of our documentation provides comprehensive information on the concepts, architecture, and troubleshooting aspects of zkSync Era.

Concepts

Intro to rollups: Gain a foundational understanding of rollups.
zkSync Era basics: Explore the fundamental concepts of the zkSync Era.
Hyperscaling: Delve into the mechanisms and impacts of hyperscaling.
Transactions: Learn about the transactions within zkSync Era.
Blocks: Understand the role and structure of blocks in zkSync Era.
Fee mechanism: Discover how the system handles transaction fees.
Finality: Learn about finality on zkSync Era.
Account abstraction support: Discover the benefits and applications of account abstraction.
Bridging assets: Learn about the mechanisms for bridging assets.
L1 / L2 interoperability: Understand the interactions and compatibility between L1 and L2.

Differences with Ethereum: Compare and contrast the current system's architecture with that of Ethereum.
Smart contract development: Explore the tools and languages supported on zkSync Era for contract development.
Contract deployment: Understand how to successfully deploy smart contracts.
System contracts: Learn about the system-level contracts and their roles.
Handling events: Discover how the system processes and reacts to events.

Changelog: Stay up-to-date with the latest changes and updates.
Withdrawal delay: Understand the safety mechanisms in place and an explanation on the block execution delay in zkSync.
Audits and bug bounty program: Learn about the system's security measures and how to participate in the bug bounty program.
Contribute to documentation: Get involved in enhancing and expanding the project's documentation.
FAQ: Find answers to common questions about zkSync Era and its features.