Ethereum has announced that its Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (ZK-EVM) has entered the Alpha stage, marking a significant milestone in its scalability efforts. This development, shared by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, underscores the network's commitment to integrating Zero-Knowledge proofs to enhance transaction efficiency and maintain decentralization. The implementation of ZK technology is crucial for Ethereum as it seeks to increase its transaction throughput without compromising on decentralization. Currently, Ethereum's transaction processing speed (TPS) is limited by the gas limit, which cannot be increased indefinitely due to the cost implications for node operators. By transitioning to a ZK-based mainnet, Ethereum aims to allow nodes to verify transactions more efficiently, potentially increasing TPS to over 1,000 without significantly raising server costs. The ZK-EVM initiative involves collaboration with various third-party teams, including Polygon and Brevis, to explore different types of ZK implementations. This collaborative approach is expected to foster innovation and ensure a robust and scalable Ethereum network, benefiting both Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions.