A recent report by the Messari Institute assesses that Prividium, a private blockchain framework based on ZKsync, will become a core architecture that simultaneously enhances the scalability and privacy of the Ethereum ecosystem. Through upgrades to Airbender and Atlas, Prividium promises superior performance, low cost, and improved settlement finality, and is expected to have a direct impact on enterprise-grade blockchain deployments and the ZK token circulation structure.
Prividium is a permissioned private blockchain built on the ZKsync stack. It stores all execution and state data in an off-chain database while performing efficient settlements on Ethereum using zero-knowledge proofs. This allows enterprises to obtain verifiable settlement paths without disclosing sensitive internal data. According to a report by the Messari Institute , users can gain support for authentication systems such as Okta and Azure, as well as login functionality via Ethereum wallets, thus achieving parallel integration of existing security policies and blockchain access.
The Airbender proof system, introduced in June 2025, significantly improves proof speed and efficiency. According to published benchmark data, Airbender can process an average Ethereum block in approximately 17 seconds without requiring a high-performance GPU, and a complete end-to-end proof can be completed in about 35 seconds. This performance metric minimizes concerns about settlement reliability caused by proof processing delays. Particularly in private blockchain operations, reducing reliance on high-specification hardware infrastructure becomes a core competitive advantage in simplifying the cost structure and reducing operational complexity of institutional blockchains.
The Atlas upgrade, announced in October of the same year, significantly optimized the overall operational efficiency of the ZK stack. Unlike previous rigid throughput expansions, Atlas achieves its function by enabling ZK finality within one second and supporting comprehensive optimizations of over 15,000 TPS, with the proof cost per transaction set at approximately $0.0001. The Messari Institute also believes that this architecture plays a decisive role in shortening external settlement paths and improving predictability within privacy environments.
The Prividium chain also supports interoperability with Ethereum and other ZKsync chains. This is a structure that allows the exchange of assets and messages through a common settlement and proof layer without the need for bridging or external relays. In particular, it provides institutions with a path to functional interaction with Ethereum-based DeFi while maintaining private operations. It also features a built-in selective disclosure mechanism, allowing for the selective public disclosure of specific contract information as needed. This makes it a convenient tool for complying with regulatory and auditing requirements.
The expansion of Prividium is also directly linked to the economic role of the ZK token. The Messari Institute, citing Alex Gluchowski's token proposal, assesses that with the activation of Prividium, interoperability fees and enterprise licensing revenues could become the future utility-based value creation structure for the ZK token. These fees and licensing revenues will be reinvested in a purchase and distribution structure used for ZK token burning, ecosystem financing, staking rewards, etc., and are planned to be operated through ZK governance.
At the regulatory level, the potential combination of private blockchains and ZK technology has also been positively evaluated. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Cryptocurrency Task Force recently noted that zero-knowledge proof technology, capable of proving whether specific permissions or conditions are met without exposing personal transaction records, aligns with privacy-preserving compliance models. Prividium is responding to this policy trend by positioning itself as a privacy-centric blockchain architecture based on accountability and transparency.
As more private blockchains go live, the ZKsync stack will effectively act as the essential coordination hub for connections between Ethereum and other chains. Meanwhile, the proposed ZK token-based yield model is expected to act as a catalyst, enabling network-level interoperability and value flow. The Messari Institute ultimately emphasizes that this combination of technology and token economics will provide institutions with optimized blockchain operating models and, through Matter Labs' governance services options, offer substantial support throughout the deployment and operation process.
