{"id":825985,"date":"2025-02-10T14:12:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T20:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/10\/ubs-tests-key4-gold-on-ethereums-zksync\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T14:12:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T20:12:20","slug":"ubs-tests-key4-gold-on-ethereums-zksync","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/10\/ubs-tests-key4-gold-on-ethereums-zksync\/","title":{"rendered":"UBS Tests Key4 Gold on Ethereum\u2019s ZKSync"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoins <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync.jpg\" data-caption><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"365\"   alt=\"bitcoins UBS Tests Key4 Gold on Ethereum\u2019s ZKSync\" title=\"bitcoins web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereum\u2019s-zKSync\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20696%20365'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync-696x365.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync-1068x561.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync.jpg 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/web_UBS-Tests-Key4-Gold_on-Ethereums-zKSync-696x365.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Swiss banking giant UBS is testing the ZKSync network to advance its blockchain operations. UBS is doing this by implementing its Key4 Gold platform. <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The experiment aims to study blockchain systems, which focus on enhancing security in gold investments and improving confidentiality. Let\u2019s discover more about this collaboration with ZKSync.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Why UBS Chose ZKSync for Key4 Gold<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gold remains the preferred investment for investors, yet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubs.com\/global\/en\/legal\/social-legal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UBS<\/a> searches for blockchain-powered enhancements. UBS did not select ZKSync impulsively. The banking organization needed a system to handle many transactions. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It also had to protect user data. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> why ZKSync stood out:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scalability<\/strong>: <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ZKSync\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Validium mode lets UBS process transactions quickly. It does this by storing some data off-chain, reducing congestion on Ethereum.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Security &#038; Privacy<\/strong>:<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It ensures that transactions remain secure while keeping personal details private.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficiency<\/strong>:<span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The system allows for the creation of gold tokens, making tracking and transferring ownership easy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UBS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@UBS<\/a>, Switzerland\u2019s largest bank, is modernizing digital gold investments on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zksync?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ZKsync<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In a PoC for UBS Gold, they tested ZKsync Validium. The goal: To address scalability, privacy, and interoperability for global expansion.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive in???? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4SW2xOfRlS\">pic.twitter.com\/4SW2xOfRlS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ZKsync (\u220e, \u2206) (@zksync) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zksync\/status\/1885329177446133998?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">UBS performed tests by activating genuine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/?s=smart+contracts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smart contracts<\/a> that symbolized gold trading operations. They then conducted real-world transactions to check the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">system\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> performance firsthand. A successful implementation would improve how investors buy <a href=\"https:\/\/goldprice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gold<\/a>. It will also open the door to fractional ownership investments for retail users.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>What This Means for Gold Investors<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ubs.com\/ch\/en\/services\/investments\/products\/ubs-gold.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">key4 Gold platform<\/a> from UBS aims to extend easy access to gold investment combined with flexible usage options. Key4 Gold will provide investors with several new features once implemented.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Traders can access live updates of gold price movements for better investment choices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Unlimited transactions without slow processing times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Secure storage with the option for physical gold delivery if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ZKSync system connects banks with vaults and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/?s=liquidity+provider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">liquidity providers<\/a>. It operates on a user-centric blockchain network and includes permission controls for added security. Users who invest in gold can now enjoy secure investment processes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">In a Proof-of-concept, UBS deployed smart contracts on a ZKsync Validium testnet to simulate the UBS Gold Network and replicate key functions like<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 Gold token issuance<br \/>\n\u2192 Transaction processing<br \/>\n\u2192 Reconciliation<\/p>\n<p>The successful PoC demonstrated that ZKsync Validium mode was\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ZKsync (\u220e, \u2206) (@zksync) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zksync\/status\/1885329183448195087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Christoph Puhr, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">UBS\u2019s<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Digital Assets Lead, highlighted a major challenge in digital finance: scaling blockchain solutions is difficult. At the same time, transactions must remain private and efficient. This test proves that Layer-2 networks like ZKSync can solve these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1197\" height=\"148\" decoding=\"async\" data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201197%20148'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" src=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Alpha_website_leaderboard-banner-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>The information discussed by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. This is for educational, entertainment, and informational purposes only. Any information or strategies are thoughts and opinions relevant to the accepted risk tolerance levels of the writer\/reviewers and their risk tolerance may be different than yours. We are not responsible for any losses you may incur due to any investments directly or indirectly related to the information provided. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are high-risk investments so please do your due diligence. Copyright Altcoin Buzz Pte Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Margarete Fleishman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.altcoinbuzz.io\/bitcoin-and-crypto-guide\/ubs-tests-key4-gold-on-ethereums-zksync\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Swiss banking giant UBS is testing the ZKSync network to advance its blockchain operations. UBS is doing this by implementing its Key4 Gold platform. The experiment aims to study blockchain systems, which focus on enhancing security in gold investments and improving confidentiality. Let\u2019s discover more about this collaboration with ZKSync. Why UBS Chose ZKSync for<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":825986,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69969,4665],"tags":[11476],"class_list":{"0":"post-825985","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-ethereums","8":"category-tests","9":"tag-bitcoins"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/825985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=825985"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/825985\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/825986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=825985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=825985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=825985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}