# opZEKND Overview The Zeknd SuperChain is a blockchain platform that empowers users in a secure and decentralized ecosystem. Its primary goal is to enable users to embrace decentralized technologies while safeguarding the privacy and security of their sensitive information.![](https://2332324777-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJgm5yO5nkh6hRLUlRzT7%2Fuploads%2FBTGDRSvagWpSy4Rg9vTn%2F5.png?alt=media\&token=80d49b28-05d3-4140-9702-f58a4e58989e) ### A Next-Generation Blockchain Platform: * Immediate Finality: opZEKND ensures instant confirmation of transactions, providing immediate finality for enhanced reliability. * High TPS for Real-World Use Cases: opZEKND supports a high transaction per second (TPS) rate, catering to the demands of real-world applications. * Cost-Efficient Blockchain Applications: opZEKND focuses on reducing the cost of running blockchain applications, making it more accessible and affordable for businesses. * Lower Barriers to Entry: opZEKND aims to lower the barriers to entry for end-users, allowing more individuals and organizations to participate in the blockchain ecosystem. * Streamlined Technology Adoption: opZEKND simplifies the technology adoption process for various industries, enabling smoother integration and implementation of blockchain solutions. ### opZEKND launched its mainnet, Zeknd Superchain, on April/27/2023 with the following specifications. * 1-second block generation and confirmation time. * 4,000 transactions per second. * Low gas price that is almost 1/10 of Ethereum. * Runs EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) and supports the execution of Solidity contracts. * 19 reputable corporations worldwide initially formed opZEKND Governance Council to operate consensus nodes. * More than 50 initial service partners have committed to launch Blockchain Applications on Zeknd Superchain. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://documentation.opzeknd.xyz/overview/opzeknd-overview.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.