Gnosis and Zisk Unveil ‘Easy’ Solution to Ethereum’s Growing L2 Fragmentation

EEZ connects Ethereum rollups into one system, enabling seamless transactions while keeping value and security anchored to ETH.

Ethereum’s scaling strategy has improved efficiency but split activity across multiple networks. Gnosis and Zisk now propose the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) to bring these parts closer together. The framework is designed to improve coordination between rollups and help simplify both development and user experience.

EEZ Proposal Looks to Streamline Ethereum Rollup Infrastructure

Gnosis co-founder Friederike Ernst and Zisk founder Jordi Baylina recently introduced the Ethereum Economic Zone. Co-founded by the Ethereum Foundation, the initiative aims to build a new framework for rollups. It would enable rollups to interact directly with the Ethereum mainnet and with one another in a single transaction.

Today we announce the Ethereum Economic Zone to un-fragment the Ethereum Ecosystem. It’s a giant community effort. Proud to be here with all of you! @ziskvm @ethereumfndn @CoWSwap @safe @aave @sparkdotfi @xStocksFi @centrifuge @fileverse @monerium @LineaBuild & many more! https://t.co/UoZTaWM9zG

— Friederike Ernst 🦉 (@tw_tter) March 29, 2026

Supporters say the proposal targets one of Ethereum’s biggest current problems. Rollups have helped scale the network, but they have also created a patchwork of isolated systems. Each chain often comes with its own liquidity pools, tooling, wallets, and user paths. That split has made life harder for both developers and users.

EEZ proposes a different structure that would connect rollups directly with Ethereum and with each other through synchronous composability. Under that design, a smart contract on one rollup could interact with contracts on Ethereum mainnet or another rollup within a single transaction.

Cross-chain transactions could become more reliable under this model. Each transaction would either complete fully or fail entirely, reducing risks tied to fragmented activity. Supporters also point to shared liquidity, secured by Ethereum.

Developers may benefit from a simpler setup. Protocols could deploy once and reach users across a broader Ethereum ecosystem. This removes the need for multiple versions, wrapped assets, and repeated bridge integrations.

Users would experience a more unified network. Assets, identities, and positions could move across connected environments without repeated manual bridging. In many cases, gas fees would still be paid in ETH, even when execution happens outside the base layer.

Ethereum Economic Zone Positions ETH as Core Settlement Layer for Rollups

A central part of the plan is maintaining Ethereum’s role at the core of the system. ETH would remain the primary gas token, settlement asset, and source of truth. The EEZ is designed to keep rollup activity closely tied to Ethereum, rather than shifting it away.

Development is being led by contributors from Gnosis and Zisk, with backing from the Ethereum Foundation. Organizers say the project will operate as open-source infrastructure under the newly formed EEZ Association in Switzerland. The structure is intended to support neutrality and broad participation across the ecosystem.

Early contributors include Aave and several infrastructure teams. Organizers added that more developers, protocols, and builders are welcome to join.

Earlier groundwork set the stage for the recent announcement. GnosisDAO governance records from February 2026 show discussions about a six-month research effort with Jordi Baylina.

The focus was on whether Gnosis Chain could evolve into a natively integrated layer-2 with synchronous composability. EEZ now appears to be the result of that process.

More details are expected in upcoming releases, including technical specifications, performance data, and developer guidance. Supporters argue that Ethereum works best as a single economic system, not a set of disconnected chains.