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Open Letter to the zkSync Era Team Regarding the $ZK Token Airdrop Allocation Dear @zksync, @gluk64, @Ozhar and the @bankless team @RyanSAdams @TrustlessState We are writing to express our deep disappointment and concern regarding the exclusion of @zkerafi from the $ZK token airdrop allocation for protocols. Our protocol, which launched nearly a year ago on @zksync, was founded on the promise made by former zkSync team members that building on this network would be rewarded. However, the current allocation approach appears to contradict this commitment, leaving our project and our dedicated users marginalized. One of the most troubling aspects of this situation is the exclusion of our users’ transactions from the rewards. We have users who have deposited over $10,000 in LP on @zkerafi who are not eligible for the airdrop, while users who deposited as little as $10-$20 worth of LP on @syncswap are eligible. Additionally, users who generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in volume on our perpetual DEX have seen their transactions ignored, whereas those conducting $10 swaps on @syncswap were rewarded. This disparity effectively renders @zkerafi users as second-class citizens within the same network, devaluing their transactions and undermining their contributions. Moreover, as one of the first projects on @zksync to implement Account Abstraction and Paymaster, we have consistently demonstrated our commitment to innovation and the network’s growth. It is disheartening to see that despite our pioneering efforts and substantial contributions, our project is overlooked in favor of others. Notably, projects like @sophon , an unlaunched protocol unrelated to zkSync Era’s benefits, and @getclave , a project live for only a few months, are receiving substantial allocations of over 2.5M and 5M $ZK tokens respectively. This allocation approach appears unfairly skewed against smaller, yet equally dedicated protocols. Throughout our time on the @zksync network, we have collaborated with various notable projects, including @KyberNetwork , @OpenOceanGlobal , @dracula_fi , @PopsicleFinance , @velocorexyz , and @PythNetwork . Our involvement in these collaborations highlights our active role and commitment to the zkSync ecosystem. During the Velocore exploit, our protocol was significantly impacted, suffering damages exceeding $50,000 due to holding POL LP on @velocorexyz. Despite this, we chose to remain silent to protect the network’s reputation, especially in light of the impending airdrop. In light of these circumstances, we earnestly request a reconsideration of the airdrop allocation to ensure that all protocols, regardless of their size, are fairly rewarded for their contributions to the @zksync network. Overlooking smaller protocols undermines the ethos of fostering an inclusive and supportive developer ecosystem and risks stifling innovation and growth. We urge you to take immediate action to address this issue and ensure that the rewards are distributed in a manner that truly reflects the contributions and dedication of all participants within the @zksync community. Sincerely, zkEra Finance Team

Introducing the ZK Token Checker → claim.zknation.io Announcement → blog.zknation.io/zk-token/ Docs → docs.zknation.io It’s time to put the ZK token into the hands of the community. It’s your turn to govern ZKsync’s future.