ZKcandy Leads the Charge: Strategic $ZK Allocation for Maximum Impact
This week’s headlines were dominated by the $ZK airdrop from the chads at ZKsync. We are massively blessed to receive a generous allocation from this campaign— and we believe that just like how ZKsync has built the most robust tech stack in web3 today — this allocation helps us bootstrap our journey into building an incredible gaming ZK Chain for everyone.
Allow us to share our plans for this generous airdrop and how we will use it to catalyse our efforts to build ZKcandy.
ZKcandy Chooses the Most Impactful Ways to Use its $ZK Allocation
We are excited to share our vision for utilizing the honorary $ZK allocation we that has been provided from the ZKsync and ZK Nation team. This significant allocation serves as a testament to the growing confidence in our project and our dedication to developing the premier L2 Gaming ZK Chain. ZKcandy is the result of a groundbreaking collaboration between ZKsync and iCandy, Southeast Asia’s largest game studio with over 700 employees, 500+ game titles, and 300 million downloads. This marks a pivotal milestone for ZKcandy in the ZK ecosystem.
Our Vision for the $ZK Allocation
We are poised to launch our testnet, followed by our mainnet deployment. We believe that the $ZK allocation to projects is designed to provide additional resources, enabling projects to build robust infrastructure and engaging content within the ZKsync ecosystem. This, in turn, will create a community that thrives and benefits from the ZK ecosystem’s long-term growth. We are committed to utilizing the $ZK allocation responsibly, ensuring that our efforts yield the greatest possible impact for the community.
With this in mind, we have carefully planned how we will utilize our allocation over the next 12 months, reserving the right to re-allocate based on results and market conditions.
Community Growth — 50%
- Testnet and Mainnet Incentives: We will offer incentives to encourage users to participate in our testnet and mainnet, creating a strong growth and engaged community.
- Social Growth: We will grow our social growth and presence on X, Discord, and Telegram.
- Marketing and SocialFi Campaigns: We will run comprehensive marketing strategies to generate excitement and drive engagement. a buzz around our upcoming launch.
Ecosystem and Developers Growth — 30%
- Grants to Projects Building on ZKcandy: We will provide grants to projects that are building on our platform, supporting innovation and growth.
- Hackathons and Ideathons: We will host hackathons and ideathons to encourage developers to build on our platform and create new and exciting experiences.
- Bug Bounty Programs: We will offer bug bounty programs to incentivize developers to identify and fix issues, ensuring the stability and security of our platform.
Network Growth — 20%
- Staking Incentives: We will offer staking incentives to encourage users to participate in the validation process, securing the network and ensuring its long-term sustainability.
- Points Campaign Incentives: We will run points campaigns to reward users for their contributions to the network, fostering a sense of community and ownership.
Conclusion
We are committed to utilizing our $ZK allocation responsibly, focusing on four key areas to cultivate a thriving ZKsync ecosystem. We will build a strong community through incentives, empower developers with resources, strengthen the network through strategic investments, and cultivate the ecosystem through collaborations and marketing. By prioritizing these areas, we aim to create a sustainable and value-driven ZKsync ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders.
