An explanation between the two different protocols that were created by the Matter Labs team.
| Feature | zkSync Lite (formerly zkSync 1.0) | zkSync Era (formerly zkSync 2.0) |
|---|---|---|
| Description | zkSync Lite is a trustless protocol for scalable low-cost payments on Ethereum, powered by zkRollup technology. | zkSync Era is a Zero Knowledge (ZK) rollup that supports generalized EVM compatibility for the Ethereum blockchain. |
| Mainnet | June 18, 2020 | March 24, 2023 |
| Purpose | Payments, NFTs, Atomic Swaps | Universal |
| Smart Contracts | ❌ | ✅ |
You can learn more about both protocols on L2beat.com.