> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.zkronins.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.zkronins.com/discover/zksync.md).

# 2. zkSync

Now that our wallet is set up we can add **zkSync Era** to our list of networks. The advantages to using this network over *Ethereum Mainnet* are numerous and could get quite technical.

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## **L1s and L2s**

One thing worth sharing for a bit more context is that there are networks out there built on top of the Ethereum network, leveraging and extending its infrastructure. These are called Layer 2 solutions or L2s in short; Ethereum being the Layer 1. Now, these L2s try to improve Ethereum by *boosting its scalability*, provide *new ways of dApp development*, *increase processing capacity*, *relieve congestion* on the network, *lower transaction fees* and much more. **zkSync Era** is one of them, with a promising future as the first *ZK rollup solution* to go live on mainnet.

We shall spare you further details and refer you to the official site of [zkSync](https://zksync.io) if you wish to know more about the chain itself. An interesting read and introduction to the concept behind layers, *rollups* and how *zkSync* fits into the ecosystem can be found here: [zkSync Docs - Intro to rollups](https://era.zksync.io/docs/reference/concepts/rollups.html).

## **Adding the network**

Now back to the process of adding a new network to your MetaMask wallet. There are usually two approaches; either with *the help of others* or *doing it yourself*.

> **Discovery 3**\
> *"It's not always necessary to do everything on your own. If someone's kind enough to hand you a piece fitting your puzzle board, use it."*

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**Chainlist** is a website that provides a list of EVM networks; making it easier for crypto users to add chains with the correct network details to their wallets. It saves you the hassle of having to manually fill out all the details for a chain and might as well serve as a simple introduction to how wallet could interact with a protocol online.

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**Adding zkSync Era using Chainlist**

1. Go to <https://chainlist.org/?search=zksync+era>
2. Click on **Connect Wallet** and accept the prompt in your MetaMask wallet.
3. Now, since Chainlist tends to add networks using different RPC addresses, click on the **down arrow symbol** first. Then click on **Add to Metamask** next to the RPC with the official address: `https://mainnet.era.zksync.io`.
4. **Approve** in your wallet.
5. **zkSync Era Mainnet** is now added to your networks and can be selected by clicking on the icon in the top-left corner of your wallet's interface.<br>

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If you prefer to fill out the network details for **zkSync Era** manually, then follow these 5 steps.&#x20;

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**Adding zkSync Era manually**

1. Sign into your Metamask wallet and click on the network icon in the top-left corner.<br>

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2. Click on **Add network**.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the network list and click **Add a network manually**.
4. Now fill in the **zkSync Era Mainnet** network details ([source](https://era.zksync.io/docs/dev/building-on-zksync/interacting.html#connecting-to-zksync-era-on-metamask)):
   * **Network name**\
     `zkSync Era Mainnet`
   * **New RPC URL**\
     `https://mainnet.era.zksync.io`
   * **Chain ID**\
     `324`
   * **Currency symbol**\
     `ETH`
   * **Block explorer URL** (optional)\
     `https://explorer.zksync.io/`
5. Click on **Save**.
6. **zkSync Era Mainnet** is now added to your network list.<br>

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