zkSync announces Boojum to enhance performance & reduce hardware requirements

July 17, 2023 09:13 PM AEST | By Invezz

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Boojum introduces enhanced performance & reduced hardware requirements

The Boojum upgrade will enhance zkSync Era’s transaction handling capacity for improved performance. The new system allows quicker transaction proofs, supporting accelerated transaction finality.

Further, Boojum uses a state-of-art design that reduces hardware requirements, ensuring compatibility with consumer-rank GPUs and needing only 16GB GPU RAM. Such accessibility allows participants with regular hardware to contribute to the network’s growth.

Currently, Boojum is in the testing state on zkSync Era’s mainnet, experiencing a comprehensive experimental process to identify possible issues, modify the system, and alleviate potential risks before final migration.

Boojum’s enhanced performance and reduced hardware requirements will likely boost zkSync Era and the overall Ethereum blockchain. Magnified accessibility allows more users to participate, nurturing decentralization and inclusivity.

Furthermore, using consumer-grade GPUs will welcome individuals with regular hardware, democratizing network participation.

Transforming layer-2 scaling solutions

The latest innovation by zkSync can change the future of layer-2 scaling solutions, enhancing activity in decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain adoption. Boojum’s successful mainnet deployment marks a crucial step for zkSync, Matter Labs, and the Ethereum community.

While modifications and testing continue, enthusiasts eagerly await the complete migration and impact on zkSync Era’s user engagement, accessibility, and scalability.

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