ZKsync Launches Atlas to Accelerate Transactions and Integrate Enterprise Blockchains

• Atlas processes up to 30 transactions per second
• Update integrates Airbender for near-instant settlements
• Focus on companies and institutions operating in blockchain

ZKsync announced the launch of the Atlas update, a new phase in its ZK Stack aimed at accelerating transactions and expanding enterprise adoption of blockchain solutions. Developed by Matter Labs, the update aims to serve companies and institutions seeking to migrate financial and infrastructure operations to on-chain environments in a scalable and interoperable manner.

Atlas introduces a new high-performance sequencer capable of handling up to 30.000 transactions per second (TPS) and full compatibility with Ethereum-based applications. The update also incorporates Airbender, a transaction proofing system designed to deliver sub-second confirmations, reducing cross-chain settlement times.

According to Matter Labs, the goal is to enable companies to create customized blockchains with private control and direct integration with global markets. The company highlighted that Atlas' infrastructure was designed to support payments, tokenized assets, and international settlements, sectors that have been gaining traction among financial institutions.

Alex Gluchowski, CEO and co-founder of Matter Labs, said the breakthrough represents a milestone in the evolution of blockchain-based enterprise infrastructure.

“ZKsync represents the foundation for a new era of financial infrastructure, where companies and institutions can operate on-chain with the same sovereignty and flexibility they expect from their internal systems, but with the incorruptible guarantees imposed by cryptography,”

stated.

In addition to improved performance, Atlas expands compatibility across different virtual machines (VMs), ensuring that the code executed is identical to that verified on-chain—a key differentiator for data integrity and enterprise auditing.

The launch comes amid the rise of institutional tokenization. BlackRock's tokenized U.S. Treasury fund has already surpassed $1 billion, while Deutsche Bank is developing tokenized asset infrastructure in partnership with fintechs. Industry estimates project that blockchain payments could reach $2 trillion by the end of 2025, driving demand for high-throughput systems like ZKsync Atlas.