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# 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.![](/files/O6NBmIDupUPWnY3BI6jM)

### 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.