Dear Community,

We are pleased to announce that the network recovery is now complete. Full functionality has been restored to the Zilliqa mainnet, and you may now resume transacting on the network.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.

Zilliqa 2.0 Weekly Update - June 4, 2025

🔧 Version 0.9.3 of the Zilliqa 2.0 client has been released and successfully deployed on the majority of nodes within the proto-mainnet network. This update brings key improvements in performance and stability.

🔁 Users can test migrating their stake from Zillion to the Zilliqa 2.0 staking portal on proto-mainnet. This is an important step in preparing for a smooth transition once the new network goes live.

📈 The team continues to run comprehensive load tests, focusing on optimising block production and improving API response times under high network activity.

Thank you to the community for your continued support and patience as we refine the final stages of Zilliqa 2.0 ahead of launch.

Zilliqa 2.0 is coming – get ready! 🔥

You can now test Instant Unstaking and try the new Staking Portal on the Zilliqa 2.0 proto-mainnet!

This is your chance to experience the new staking system before mainnet launch and ensure your ZIL is ready to earn rewards from day one.

Follow the step-by-step guide here: https://blog.zilliqa.com/test-instant-unstaking-and-the-new-staking-portal-on-zilliqa-2-0/

Note - Those using Ledger hardware wallet might encounter issue with Instant unstaking. We are aware of it and trying to fix.

Zilliqa 2.0 Weekly Update - June 11, 2025

📈 Average block times on the proto-mainnet have now stabilised, following the recovery of nearly all previously faulty validator nodes.

🧪 Community testing on the proto-mainnet should now intensify, with a particular focus on moving stake to the Zilliqa 2.0 staking portal. Broader participation will help validate the final migration steps and ensure readiness. Now is the time to test out staking on the proto-mainnet!

🚀 Further enhancements to transaction processing performance are scheduled for release with version v0.10.0 later this week.

📢 The final block height for Zilliqa 1.0 will be announced by the end of this week. The chain migration to Zilliqa 2.0 is currently planned for the week after next, pending the successful completion of final checks.

As always, we appreciate your continued support and participation as we move closer to launching Zilliqa 2.0.

Note - Those using Ledger hardware wallet can also test "Instant unstaking" now.

Follow the step-by-step guide here: https://blog.zilliqa.com/test-instant-unstaking-and-the-new-staking-portal-on-zilliqa-2-0/

Zilliqa 2.0 Is Coming — Welcome to the new era!

🎁 Zilliqa 1.0 wraps up at block 4770087, with the final new transactions accepted at block 4769950.
🗓 June 23 kicks off the migration to Zilliqa 2.0
⛓️ Mainnet launch just a few days after June 23.

Enter Zilliqa 2.0 – Agate Phase with:
⚙️ Scilla ↔️ EVM interoperability — build like never before
⚡️Lightening fast block processing with an average block time of around 2 seconds
🛡 New staking portal — simpler but smarter
📦 Seamless migration — accounts, contracts, blocks, everything moves forward

Zilliqa 2.0 isn’t just an upgrade — it’s a launchpad for the future.

Zilliqa 2.0 is coming — and with it, a new era begins ⌛️

We’ve heard your questions and understand the excitement (and confusion) around the migration. To help everyone prepare with confidence, we’ve put together a detailed FAQ — in both text and audio format.

We want this to be a smooth journey for everyone — so dive in, get informed, and step into Zilliqa 2.0 with clarity and confidence. Read on —

1. Zilliqa 1.0 will conclude at block 4770087, which will also mark the beginning of the migration to Zilliqa 2.0.

2. We expect to reach block height 4770087 by 4 AM UTC on June 23.

3. The migration will be completed a few days after June 23, following which the Zilliqa 2.0 mainnet will launch. A separate announcement will be made at that time.

4. Users holding ZIL in non-custodial wallets (e.g., ZilPay, Zillet, Torch, Moonlet, Atomic, Ledger etc.) do not need to take any action.

5. Users staking ZIL in a non-custodial wallet will need to:

Unstake their ZIL
Transfer it to an EVM-compatible wallet
Stake again via the new staking portal

There is no deadline to migrate staked Zil. However, you will not earn any staking rewards if you don’t migrate to the new staking platform.

6. A separate announcement will be made when it's time to unstake and restake using the new staking portal. Step-by-step tutorials will also be provided to ensure a smooth migration for staked ZIL.

7. Ecosystem partners such as Plunderswap, Torch Wallet, and Moonlet are developing custom-built tools to simplify the migration of staked ZIL, making it possible to migrate with just a few clicks. Follow their socials for updates and release announcements.

8. During the migration to Zilliqa 2.0, the following frontends will be temporarily disabled:

X-Bridge
Zillion
Otterscan (DNS name only)
ZQ1 Faucet

These services will be re-enabled once the Zilliqa 2.0 mainnet is live.

9. All major exchanges are supporting the migration, which means users holding ZIL on exchanges do not need to take any action.

10. Exchanges will pause ZIL deposits and withdrawals before the migration begins. They will resume the services once the Zilliqa 2.0 mainnet is live and stable.

11. A countdown is live now at https://roadmap.zilliqa.com

12. If you need face any issue or have any questions, support will be available via:

Zilliqa Discord: https://discord.gg/zilliqa
Zilliqa Telegram: https://news.1rj.ru/str/zilliqachat

📢 We’re excited to announce that the migration to Zilliqa 2.0 has officially begun at block 4770087!

🔍 Got questions? Check out our detailed FAQ here: https://news.1rj.ru/str/zilliqa/1242

✅ Note: Your funds are safe throughout the migration. If you don’t see your balance in your wallet, you can verify it on-chain at https://viewblock.io/zilliqa. Just enter your ZIL address in the search bar to view your balance and transaction history.

Zilliqa is now live on Graph protocol

→ Fast, reliable onchain data for builders
→ Full EVM support for easy indexing with Subgraphs

Query smarter, build faster
Start here: https://thegraph.com/studio/

With the launch of Zilliqa 2.0, the team delivers :

→ A refocus on the base layer
→ Full EVM compatibility for developers
→ 1-second block times for scalability
→ A secure Proof-of-Stake network

Zilliqa is building the foundation to power innovation, adoption, and the next generation of Web3 applications.

Full story here 👉 https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/09/real-value-is-in-infrastructure-says-zilliqas-ceo-on-refocusing-to-build-the-base-layer-and-empower-innovation

In a recent conversation with Bitcoin Magazine NL, Zilliqa CEO Alexander Zahnd shared how his traditional finance background shapes the vision for Zilliqa 2.0 — a performant, institution-ready blockchain built for the next wave of adoption.

Key advancements with Zilliqa 2.0
• Full EVM compatibility while retaining native Scilla support
• X-Shards — customizable sub-blockchains optimized for privacy, performance, and fees
• Permissionless PoS with both classic and liquid staking options
• 1-second block times and 2-second finality

🔐 Security & Trust
After a February bridge exploit, Zilliqa strengthened its foundations: isolating and auditing modules, tightening change management, and expanding cross-chain infra with solutions like deBridge and Houdini Swap.

🏦 Institutional Focus
Partnering with the Liechtenstein Trusted Integrity Network (LTIN) on verifiable Legal Entity Identifiers (vLEI) — creating regulatory certainty and enabling enterprises to confidently build on blockchain.

🌎 Global Outlook
From strong Southeast Asia roots to growing alignment with European frameworks like MiCA, Zilliqa’s long-term vision is a white-label regulatory solution deployable worldwide.

Zilliqa 2.0 isn’t just another EVM clone. It’s the foundation for scalable, compliant, and impactful Web3 adoption.

🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I-a6c_hhbE&t=72s.

Zilliqa Tech Recap

Big two weeks for the Zilliqa 2.0 — with critical upgrades, stability boosts, and hardfork dates set.

Hardfork Incoming - Validators, mark your calendars:

Testnet: Block 14,997,600 — Sept 19, 2025 (already live on Testnet)
Mainnet: Block 11,998,800 — ~Oct 22, 2025

👉 Update your nodes before these heights or risk disruptions.

Security & Stability

Faulty proposer jailing — penalises bad actors.
Aggregated QC validation hardened for safer block confirmation.
Integrity first: the chain’s tighter and more resilient.

Speed & Efficiency

Backup/restore workflows supercharged — smoother ops for validators.
Faster, cleaner state migration — sync time slashed.
Backend refresh: state_trie → RocksDB and mutex removal for leaner performance.

API & Checkpoints

API handlers optimised — faster, more responsive calls.
Checkpoints 2.0 activated — next-level state management.

Dependency Refresh

Key libraries upgraded (alloy, revm, serde + more).
Keeping the stack secure, modern, and future-ready.

These upgrades move Zilliqa forward with:

✅Stronger security safeguards
✅Faster and smoother operations
✅A better experience for developers and validators

Built to support the next stage of growth and adoption.

Financial discipline vs bold innovation—you need both. Alexander Zahnd on finding the balance that drives real, sustainable progress.

Full interview with Brave New coin: https://bravenewcoin.com/insights/zilliqa-unlocking-web3-for-all

Alex doesn’t sugarcoat it. In this GM Podcast episode, he talks about building Zilliqa, the pressure of leading, and what it really takes to push Web3 forward.

If you’re into substance over hype, this one’s worth your time 🎧

Zilliqa 0.19.0 Mainnet Upgrade Incoming.

This hardfork introduces key improvements:

✅ 7-day stake unbonding period. More flexibility for all stakers.
✅ Jailing of faulty proposers. Improved network liveness.

ATTENTION VALIDATORS 🚨
This is a mandatory update.

🔗 Block: 13514400
🗓️ Est: Nov 17, 2025
⏰ Est: ~07:18 UTC

Please update your nodes before the hardfork.

Digital identity today is fragmented and siloed. The vLEI is fixing it.

We’re backing GLEIF’s vLEI Hackathon, pushing what’s possible in verified org identity and digital trust.

https://www.gleif.org/en/newsroom/events/gleif-vlei-hackathon-2025

Want to see Zilliqa's network performance in real-time?

Now you can: https://insights.zilliqa.com/

The new Zilliqa Community Dashboards are live, offering transparent access to on-chain metrics, RPC response times, and validator reward analytics.