zkSync Name Service Review by AcE234

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ZNS Experience
01 Feb 2024
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Naming System on zkSync, leveraging LayerZero

I have been using zkSync Name Service (ZNS) for a few weeks now and I am impressed by its features and performance. ZNS is a decentralized naming service that allows me to register and manage my own .zks domain name on the zkSync network. ZNS is powered by LayerZero, an omnichain protocol that enables cross-chain interoperability and scalability. With ZNS, I can use my .zks domain name as a universal identifier across different blockchains and platforms. For example, I can link my .zks domain name to my Ethereum address, my Twitter account, my NFT collection, and more. This way, I can easily share my identity and assets with others without having to remember or type long and complex addresses or usernames. ZNS also provides me with a decentralized identity certificate, which is fully owned and controlled by me. I can use this certificate to prove my identity and access various Web3 services and applications. ZNS is also very fast and cheap to use. Thanks to zkSync’s zero-knowledge proofs technology, ZNS transactions are processed in seconds and cost only a fraction of a cent. ZNS also supports instant finality, which means that once a transaction is confirmed, it cannot be reversed or tampered with. ZNS is also very secure and reliable, as it inherits the security and decentralization of the underlying zkSync network. However, ZNS is not without its drawbacks. One of the main challenges of using ZNS is the limited availability and popularity of .zks domains. Since ZNS is a relatively new service, there are not many .zks domains registered or used by others. This means that I may not be able to find or use the .zks domain name that I want or need. Moreover, since .zks domains are not widely recognized or supported by other services or platforms, I may face some compatibility or usability issues when trying to use my .zks domain name with them. Overall, I think ZNS is a great service that offers a lot of benefits and potential for Web3 users. ZNS is a pioneer in providing an omnichain naming service that enables identity ownership and cross-chain interoperability. ZNS is also very fast, cheap, secure, and easy to use. However, ZNS still has some room for improvement, especially in terms of availability, popularity, and compatibility of .zks domains. I hope that ZNS will continue to grow and evolve and become a widely used and accepted service in the Web3 space.

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