4EVERLAND Case Study: Empowering SyncSwap — Decentralized Frontend Hosting within the zkSync Eco System

Introduction

In an increasingly decentralized world, offering reliable and decentralized solutions for every layer of the tech stack is becoming a priority. 4EVERLAND stands as a pioneer in this movement by providing web3 cloud services that ensure data resilience, scalability, and an added layer of security. SyncSwap is a decentralized exchange built on the zkSync protocol, leveraging zero-knowledge technology to facilitate secure and efficient transactions. This case study delves into the collaboration between 4EVERLAND and SyncSwap, focusing on the pivotal role that 4EVERLAND Hosting plays in achieving decentralized front-end hosting, and examining how this partnership propels SyncSwap’s development within the zkSync ecosystem.

Introduction to SyncSwap

SyncSwap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the zkSync ecosystem, which utilizes zk-rollups to offer high scalability and low transaction costs while maintaining the robust security of the Ethereum blockchain. The platform aims to deliver a seamless and efficient trading experience by leveraging the unique advantages of zkSync, including its enhanced privacy features and fast transaction finality.

Here are some key features and components of SyncSwap:

• zk-Rollups Technology: By employing zk-rollups, SyncSwap can bundle multiple transactions into a single batch, reducing on-chain data usage and significantly lowering transaction fees. This makes it highly accessible for everyday users and traders.
• User-Centric Design: SyncSwap emphasizes providing a user-friendly experience with an intuitive interface, making it easy for users to navigate and trade assets.
• High Throughput: The platform can handle thousands of transactions per second, ensuring that users experience minimal delays and high efficiency during trading.
• Security and Privacy: SyncSwap leverages the security of the Ethereum blockchain while providing enhanced privacy features inherent to zk-rollups. This solid combination protects user data and transactions from malicious actors.
• Cross-Chain Compatibility: SyncSwap plans to extend its services beyond the zkSync ecosystem, aiming for robust compatibility with other blockchain networks, thus broadening its user base and trading opportunities.
• Liquidity Provision: By integrating liquidity pools, SyncSwap encourages users to contribute their assets and earn rewards, ensuring ample liquidity and smooth trading operations.

SyncSwap stands out as a pioneering DEX that utilizes zkSync’s advanced Layer 2 scaling technology to offer a high-performance, cost-effective, and secure trading environment. Its focus on user experience, scalability, and privacy makes it a pivotal player in the DeFi landscape, driving the adoption of decentralized finance and expanding the zkSync ecosystem.

Challenges

Within the zkSync ecosystem, SyncSwap stands out in the competitive landscape of decentralized exchanges (DEX) with several notable advantages. However, current DEXs face certain issues that need addressing:

• Trust in Smart Contracts Only: While I trust the addresses and smart contracts, what happens if the Dapp interface I rely on gets intercepted or disappears?
• Regional Accessibility Difference: The Dapp might be quick to access in some regions but slow or inaccessible in others, which negatively impacts the user experience.

These challenges highlighted the importance of a decentralized frontend for a DEX, emphasizing its necessity and rationale. A decentralized frontend not only aligns with the core principles of decentralized finance but also enhances security, reliability, and censorship resistance for users.

SyncSwap’s Implementation of 4EVERLAND

To address frontend hosting issues and achieve decentralization goals, SyncSwap chose 4EVERLAND IPFS and Greenfield Hosting as its frontend hosting solutions. IPFS is a decentralized storage network that allows files to be stored in a decentralized manner across numerous nodes, enhancing both failover resilience and security. Similarly, Greenfield Hosting provides another robust and secure hosting option. Both 4EVERLAND IPFS and Greenfield Hosting offer SyncSwap distributed, secure, and efficient frontend storage and delivery. This multi-protocol approach has enabled SyncSwap to easily achieve its decentralization objectives while significantly enhancing the overall user experience. Furthermore, this collaboration demonstrated 4EVERLAND’s value in blockchain and DeFi projects, opening up opportunities for partnerships with other projects within the ecosystem.

What is 4EVERLAND Hosting?

4EVERLAND Hosting offers a range of Dapp hosting solutions based on blockchain and distributed storage, aiming to help developers and businesses establish efficient, secure, and transparent application environments. Its core services include:

• Decentralized Deployment: Supports decentralized deployment on IPFS, Arweave, ICP, and BNB Greenfield, mitigating the risk of single-point failures associated with traditional centralized servers.
• CDN Services: Ensures global users enjoy a fast and stable access experience through a distributed content delivery network (CDN).
• Automated Operations Tools: Provides a range of automated operations tools to streamline the deployment and management processes, enhancing work efficiency.

Hosting DWeb on IPFS and Greenfield

By utilizing 4EVERLAND’s IPFS and Greenfield Hosting, SyncSwap was able to seamlessly achieve its decentralization objectives while enhancing the overall user experience. The solution offers several key benefits:

• Increased Reliability: The distributed nature of IPFS and Greenfield ensures that SyncSwap’s frontend remains accessible even if some nodes go offline.
• Enhanced Security: Decentralized storage across multiple protocols reduces the risk of targeted attacks and data breaches.
• Improved Performance: The CDN services provided by 4EVERLAND ensure fast content delivery to users worldwide.
• Simplified Management: Automated operations tools streamline the deployment and maintenance processes, allowing SyncSwap to focus on core development.

The following illustrates a basic operational model of SyncSwap front-end hosted on IPFS and Greenfield:

You can try to visit the SyncSwap decentralised website via the link below:

• IPFS Hosting: ipfs.syncswap.xyz
• Greenfield Hosting: greenfield.syncswap.xyz

This collaboration also demonstrated 4EVERLAND’s value in blockchain and DeFi projects, opening up opportunities for partnerships with other projects within the ecosystem. By successfully implementing a decentralized frontend hosting solution, SyncSwap has set an example for other DeFi platforms looking to enhance their decentralization and improve user experience.

Future Outlook

As the collaboration between 4EVERLAND and SyncSwap continues to deepen, the future looks promising. This partnership not only holds significant importance for SyncSwap’s development within the zkSync ecosystem but also serves as an inspiration for other blockchain projects, showcasing the potential of decentralized technologies in practical applications. Through the implementation of 4EVERLAND Hosting, SyncSwap is poised to further enhance transaction efficiency and user experience while maintaining security, thereby better serving users and participants within the ecosystem.