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  1. Developer Reference

Getting Started

Kickstart your development journey with ZKsync Era, covering everything from rollups to system contracts and fee structures.

Last updated 8 months ago

Welcome to the ZKsync Era Developer reference documentation! This guide is your starting point for understanding the core components and advanced features of ZKsync. It provides an essential overview to help you effectively build on ZKsync Era.

Explore the fundamentals of rollups for enhanced scalability and lower gas costs.

Learn about the key distinctions between Ethereum Layer 1 and ZKsync Era.

Utilize account abstraction to streamline user experiences and contract interactions.

Discover the ZKsync Era L1 and system contracts.

Understand the fee structure in ZKsync to optimize transaction costs.

Facilitate asset transfers between Ethereum Layer 1 and ZKsync Layer 2 efficiently

Introduction to Rollups
Ethereum Differences
Native Account Abstraction
ZKsync Era Contracts
ZKsync Era Fee Model
Bridging Assets