Smart Accounts on ZKsync Layer 2 with Web3.js

Oleksii Kosynskyi

Oleksii Kosynskyi

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Smart Accounts on ZKsync Layer 2 with Web3.js

In the previous articles, we explored setting up the environment and working with traditional wallets. In this article, we will delve into a powerful feature of the ZKsync network: Smart Accounts.

Smart Accounts extend the standard wallet functionality by offering greater flexibility and programmability, enabling users to customize their account’s behavior. This article will guide you through the basics of using Smart Accounts, including balance checks, transfers, withdrawals, and sending transactions.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have set up your local environment as described in the first article.

Step 1: Initializing

First, ensure the environment is initialized as shown in previous examples. We use Web3.js with the ZKsync plugin to interact with the ZKsync network.

Step 2: Querying Balances

Once the smart account is initialized, you can easily query both the ETH and token balances on Layer 2.

These methods provide a seamless way to check balances on Layer 2.

Step 3: Performing Withdrawals

Here’s how you can withdraw both ETH and tokens.

These withdrawal examples show how simple it is to transfer assets back to Layer 1 using Smart Accounts.

Step 4: Transferring Funds

With Smart Accounts, transferring assets between accounts on Layer 2 is just as easy. You can transfer ETH or any ERC-20 token, as demonstrated below.

Step 5: Sending Signed Transactions

Finally, Smart Accounts provide the ability to sign and send transactions.

With these features, Smart Accounts gives you flexibility, efficiency, and programmability on Layer 2, allowing for more advanced use cases.

Conclusion

Smart Accounts in the ZKsync network provide advanced functionality for interacting with Layer 2, allowing you to handle operations like withdrawals, transfers, and signed transactions efficiently. Their programmability makes them a vital tool for developers working on sophisticated applications in the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem.

In the next article gives, we will explore the Paymaster feature, which allows users to sponsor transaction fees and offers greater flexibility for gas management. Stay tuned!

Here are the essential links to help you get started:

  • Web3.js Plugin for ZKsync: You can find the official plugin repository here.
  • Examples for Using the Plugin: I've also prepared a dedicated repository with all the code examples from this tutorial and more, which you can access here.
  • ZKsync Web3.js Documentation: For more detailed information and resources, check out the official documentation here.

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