zkSync Lite Set for Phase-Out in 2026
zkSync has confirmed that its original Layer-2 network, zkSync Lite, will be fully phased out in 2026 after completing its early role in scaling Ethereum. Lite was the first ZK-rollup launched by the team, mainly built for fast transfers and simple operations. But with zkSync Era now offering full smart-contract support and better scalability, the project is shifting its focus entirely to the newer system.
Activity on zkSync Lite has already dropped sharply, and developers will now guide users toward migrating assets as the shutdown window approaches. Funds remain safe, and withdrawals to Ethereum will continue to work until the official deprecation.
The move signals Ethereum’s transition away from early experimental rollups toward more advanced, high-performance Layer-2 ecosystems.
