StarkNet vs zkSync: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it lists first more often than not. It recommends more often.

Listed first when AI names both

StarkNetStarkNet: 66% (StarkNet leads)zkSynczkSync: 34%

Recommended when named

StarkNetStarkNet: 43% (StarkNet leads)
zkSynczkSync: 21%

Pick StarkNet for

  • Future growth of zero-knowledge technology Usually

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

StarkNet named more2Within 2 points1zkSync named more1

StarkNet named more

zkSync named more

Within 2 points1

Only StarkNet is ranked in3

Only zkSync is ranked in3

What people ask AI about StarkNet and zkSync

StarkNet listed firstzkSync listed first
  1. What's the best token to buy if I want exposure to the future growth of zero-knowledge technology in general?StarkNet usually first
  2. I'm bullish on zero-knowledge technology. What's the best token for a ZK-Rollup project?Leans StarkNet
  3. What's the best token that powers a network with built-in account abstraction, making it easier for new users to onboard?StarkNet often first
  4. For a user concerned with front-running, which Layer 2 token's network has the fairest transaction ordering system?Leans zkSync
  5. I want to invest in a token that benefits directly from the growth of EIP-4844 (Proto-Danksharding).StarkNet often first
  6. I want to invest in the future of social recovery for wallets. What's the best token whose network has this feature built in?StarkNet almost always first

Who AI mentions first

StarkNet listed firstzkSync listed first
  1. JunStarkNet listed first: 52%zkSync listed first: 48%
  2. JulStarkNet listed first: 78%zkSync listed first: 22%
  3. AugStarkNet listed first: 73%zkSync listed first: 28%
  4. SepStarkNet listed first: 53%zkSync listed first: 47%
  • Google AI ModeStarkNet listed first: 68%zkSync listed first: 32%
  • ChatGPT SearchStarkNet listed first: 64%zkSync listed first: 36%

Sources cited in the comparisons

StarkNet favouredNeither favouredzkSync favoured

Also named alongside StarkNet and zkSync

  1. Arbitrum27%
  2. Ethereum22%
  3. Mina Protocol20%
  4. Polygon19%
  5. Scroll17%
  6. Zcash16%
  7. Immutable14%
  8. Ether (ETH)12%
  9. Base10%
  10. Polygon zkEVM9%
  11. Optimism8%
  12. POL7%

StarkNet vs zkSync: common questions

What are the alternatives to StarkNet and zkSync?
AI most often names Arbitrum, Ethereum, Mina Protocol and Polygon in the same answers.
When is StarkNet the better pick?
AI usually lists StarkNet first for: Future growth of zero-knowledge technology.

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