zkLink New Architecture: Redefining the Future of Cross-Chain Transactions

zkLink is no longer just a 'cross-chain protocol', but directly addresses the core pain points of multi-chain DeFi: inter-chain information isolation, transaction fragmentation, and fragmented experiences. In May, a new roadmap was released, and zkLink proposed a P2P cross-chain transaction network led by AI agents, with:

✅ No permission required: open participation, breaking barriers

✅ Zero protocol fees: reducing transaction costs

✅ High frequency and low latency: optimizing transaction efficiency

✅ AI autonomous execution: intelligent trading, negotiation, and collaboration

Core Highlights:

This is not just UI optimization or aggregation packaging, but a reconstruction from the protocol layer, creating an all-chain scalable trading infrastructure. The zkLink Nova mainnet is now live, serving as an L2 aggregation platform and laying the technological foundation for AI protocols.

Timeline:

📅 2025: Release of technical white paper, PoC testing, open-source communication protocol, mainstream public chain integration

📅 2026: Alpha/Beta testing, node validation, developer ecosystem development

Capital Backing:

Top institutions like Coinbase Ventures, OKX Ventures, Crypto.com Ventures, and Arrington Capital are backing it. $ZKL has been listed on exchanges such as Bybit, Gate, and Bitget, with a solid liquidity foundation.

Why is it worth paying attention to?

zkLink focuses on innovation at the protocol layer, rather than short-term narratives. Once mature, it will become a public infrastructure for multi-chain asset interactions, rather than a 'faster bridge' or 'more stable DEX'.

Key Areas of Observation:

🔍 AI agent execution efficiency

🔍 Protocol module implementation (e.g., spot trading, contracts, Launchpad)

🔍 Depth and stability of public chain integration

🔍 TVL and user participation data

📝 zkLink is a slowly heating but potentially huge structural project, attempting to deconstruct cross-chain trading logic with AI. It is worth watching, and even more worth being patient!

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