What is zkSwap Finance?
zkSwap Finance runs on zkSync Era and stretches across Monad and Sonic. It's a hybrid L2 DEX mixing AMM pools, staking, governance, and a Swap2Earn program. Smaller than global giants, it stands out through multiple audits, ultra-low fees, and real trader rewards.
Quick stats snapshot
- Launched: 2023 on zkSync Era
- Coins: ~17-18 assets, ~21-23 pairs
- Volume: ~$116K to $133K daily
- Fees: Flat 0.06% swaps
- Farming: Swap2Earn, tiered AMM pools
- Audits: CertiK (~95), Cyberscope, SolidProof, MythX
- Community: ~4.8/5 reviews, steady activity
- Token: ZF for staking, fees, votes, NFTs
What makes it different
zkSwap adds more than typical AMMs. Swap2Earn pays you just to swap, keeping liquidity flowing. LPs pick fee bands - 0.05%, 0.30%, 1% - dialing risk vs yield. Built on zkSync's L2, swaps run fast and cheap, avoiding ETH mainnet pain. There's also a launchpad so projects can debut directly inside zkSwap's ZF ecosystem.
Volume, fees, trading feel
Daily volume sits around $120K, with ZF/WETH leading. Not a whale hangout, but ideal for smaller DeFi moves. Swap fees are razor-thin at 0.06%, undercutting many rivals. LPs customize ranges, changing fee share and risk. It's built for everyday farmers who don't want to pay 10x more in gas.
Security and audit credibility
- CertiK gave it ~95/100 - strong by DEX standards.
- Also checked by Cyberscope, SolidProof, MythX and more.
- Open contract code on explorers, plus a bug bounty for live stress tests.
Community buzz
Average ratings around 4.8/5. Users like the low slippage, staking simplicity, and that fees actually stay low. Minor gripes? Some UI lag on busy days. Overall, logs show consistent farm payouts and swap rewards landing without hiccups.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Tiny swap fees, Swap2Earn, stacked audits, multi-use ZF token, flexible LP tiers.
- Cons: Volume modest, only ~20 pairs, mainly for zkSync crowd, no deep pools for whales.
Who it's for
zkSwap is best for active zkSync users who care about audits, low fees, and getting paid to swap. If you're after giant stable pools or fiat ramps, skip it. But for lean DeFi farming, it's one of the safest, cheapest ways to keep stacking yield.