ZKsync Unveils Revenue-Driven Tokenomics to Boost Growth
ZKsync co-founder Alex Gluchowski has proposed a new revenue-driven tokenomics model for the ZKsync governance token. The plan ties the token’s value to on-chain and off-chain network fees—interoperability, settlement and messaging—and to licensing fees from enterprise software. Under the model, all revenues flow into a governance fund that supports token buybacks, staking rewards, token burns and ecosystem grants. Gluchowski says these measures aim to boost token utility and fund platform upgrades, security enhancements and public goods.
The proposal builds on Matter Labs’ June "ZKnomics" roadmap and signals ZKsync’s expansion into connected zero-knowledge chains. The team will seek community feedback via forums and X before finalizing detailed tokenomics. If approved, the new model could drive sustainable growth and strengthen ZKsync’s economic foundation.
Bullish
By tying ZKsync’s governance token to protocol-native and licensing fees, the proposal introduces new revenue streams and deflationary mechanisms such as buybacks and token burns. These features are likely to increase demand and reduce circulating supply, improving token utility and market confidence. In the short term, traders may react positively to enhanced token economics and potential staking rewards, supporting upward price pressure. Over the long term, a sustainable funding model for upgrades, security and ecosystem grants could strengthen ZKsync’s network adoption and value proposition, underpinning a bullish outlook.