Token Deployment Playbook

Deploy tokens on zkSync Era

Be early to zk adoption with EVM compatibility, account abstraction, and low fees.

zkSync EraToken deploymentChainUnifiedEVMProjects experimenting with AA wallets and paymastersGaming & social apps needing sub-cent fees

Total deployment cost

~$40.14

Includes gas (~0.0003 ETH (~$0.1500)) and ChainUnified fee (0.0114 ETH (~$39.99)).

Deployment timeline

~6 minutes

Smart contract creation, verification, liquidity seeding, and dashboard configuration within ~6 minutes.

Recommended template

Advanced template

Optimised for this chain’s liquidity, compliance, and automation requirements.

Chain characteristics

seconds (rollup batch) blocks · 2k TPS (current) throughput

Account abstraction wallets, gaming, privacy-preserving DeFi, and zk native apps.

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Best suited for

Projects experimenting with AA wallets and paymasters
Gaming & social apps needing sub-cent fees
DeFi protocols providing privacy-conscious yield strategies

Integration highlights

Compatible with SyncSwap, Mute.io, and Velocore liquidity hubs
ChainUnified monitors L1/L2 settlement queues for risk mitigation
Support for paymaster flows and gas sponsorship in templates

Why launch on zkSync Era

Be early to zk adoption with EVM compatibility, account abstraction, and low fees.

Account abstraction wallets, gaming, privacy-preserving DeFi, and zk native apps.
Leverage “zk-native launch” narrative to attract cutting-edge builders and VC interest.
Use zkSync Portal and LayerZero to extend governance and liquidity to mainnet.

Costs & operations

ChainUnified handles contract deployment, ABI publishing, verification, and liquidity orchestration. Expect ~0.0003 ETH (~$0.1500) in gas plus 0.0114 ETH (~$39.99) for service fees.

Total estimated launch spend: ~$40.14 (excluding liquidity capital)
Educate users about zk rollup settlements. Maintain transparency on bridging times back to Ethereum.
Use zkSync Portal and LayerZero to extend governance and liquidity to mainnet.

Risks and safeguards

Mitigate operational and market risks with ChainUnified’s monitoring and governance tooling.

Withdrawal delays when prover capacity spikes
Limited liquidity depth versus mainnet
User education required for zk rollup mechanics

Deployment playbook

1
AA wallet support
Enable paymaster modules and test smart wallet onboarding for non-custodial users.
2
Liquidity mirroring
Maintain canonical liquidity on Ethereum to support large OTC trades.
3
Education campaigns
Publish explainer threads on bridging timelines and deposit assurances for zkSync newcomers.
4
Monitoring and alerts
Use ChainUnified dashboards for rollup status, proving delays, and withdrawal queues.

Frequently asked questions

What is the recommended template for zkSync Era?

ChainUnified recommends the Advanced template for zkSync Era. It bundles advanced security toggles, liquidity automation, and post-launch analytics tailored to this network.

How long does it take to deploy on zkSync Era?

The full deployment flow—including contract deployment, verification, and liquidity preparation—takes ~6 minutes. Plan additional time for marketing and community announcements.

What gas budget should I prepare?

Recent launches on zkSync Era consume roughly $0.1500 in gas. Always maintain a 2x buffer to handle retries or liquidity transactions.