ZkSync, an Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by Matter Labs, has introduced a new community-driven governance system called ZK Nation.

"ZK Nation is a community driven by a shared purpose to govern, defend, and grow the zkSync protocol," the ZK Nation blog said on Monday.

The announcement stated that the project will adopt a new governance system to maintain guarantees of decentralization. This development coincides with the project’s plans to conduct its token generation event and an airdrop this month, which could further decentralize the network, as previously reported by The Block.

"To remain resilient in the journey ahead, zkSync depends on a vibrant community empowered to drive meaningful change through protocol governance. The ZKsync protocol token, through ZK Nation's on-chain …