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description: >-
  Discover how the Portal dApp facilitates interaction with your ZK chain,
  including asset bridging, transaction tracking, and contract management.
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# Portal - Wallet + Bridge

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[The Portal](https://github.com/matter-labs/dapp-portal) is a decentralized application (dApp) designed to enhance interaction with your ZK chain. It serves as a versatile tool for both you and your users, simplifying various operations within the blockchain environment.

#### Key Features <a href="#key-features" id="key-features"></a>

* **Bridging Assets:** The Portal enables the movement of assets between the Layer 1 (L1) network and your ZK chain, facilitating smooth asset transfers.
* **Internal Transactions:** Users can send assets within the ZK chain efficiently, utilizing the Portal's user-friendly interface.
* **Transaction History:** The Portal provides access to view and verify historical transactions, enhancing transparency and user trust in the platform.
* **Contract Management:** It supports users in managing smart contracts, including deployment and interaction functionalities.

Enhancing the Portal's capabilities is possible by integrating it with the [Block Explorer Indexer/API](https://docs.zksync.io/zk-stack/components/block-explorer), which provides additional data and analytics support, further enriching the user experience.

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