Key Takeaways:

• ZK sync Era is a newly launched Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chain. 
• This is a beginner guide that leads you through bridging, Defi Apps and the NFT marketplace
• Fees are relatively cheaper than Ethereum, but still too expensive in my opinion
• Be wary of low marketcap, new and untested dapps that you connect to.  It is generally safer with the top dapps. 
• Utilise Layer3 to build your onchain transaction history to help qualify for an airdrop
• Collective Shift rates zkSync 5 stars for an airdrop.