#Gate Square Writing Contest Phase 2# Era Protocol ā Built on zkSync Era-
This is a separate entity focused on Web3 launchpads, real-yield farming, and retroactive rewards on the zkSync Era network.
Built atop: Layerā2 network zkSync Era (Optimistic rollup on Ethereum) .
Token System:
**$ERA** token: Accesses launchpad, DeFi, staking.
**$xERA**: Non-transferable escrowed governance token earned via locking ERA (up to 1:1 for 6-month lock).
Utility:-
Holders can stake, farm real yield, vote on IDOs, and get revenue share .
Focus: Support zkSync-based early-stage projects via crowdfunding and ret