# Suzaku

> The Decentralization Hub for L1s

Suzaku is a staking protocol for Avalanche L1 networks that connects builders with node operators and stakers to decentralize their validator sets.

Suzaku helps Avalanche L1 networks decentralize their validator sets by providing configurable security models, including proof-of-stake, restaking, and dual staking. L1 builders can attract professional node operators and stakers, while stakers earn rewards by contributing cryptoeconomic security to networks they support. The protocol operates as a validator marketplace with contracts deployed on the Avalanche C-Chain.

- Type: Protocol
- Sector: Infrastructure
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2024-10-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/suzaku

## Products

- [Suzaku Protocol](https://thegrid.id/profiles/suzaku): Suzaku Protocol is a liquid staking and restaking protocol for Avalanche L1 networks, deployed on the Avalanche C-Chain. Stakers deposit native L1 tokens or blue-chip assets into staking vaults and receive liquid staking tokens in return, while operators run validators for participating L1s. The protocol enables L1 teams to implement progressive decentralization through configurable security models ranging from proof-of-authority to full proof-of-stake and dual staking. (Liquid Staking, Live, Main Product)
- [Suzaku L1 Auditor](https://thegrid.id/profiles/suzaku): Suzaku L1 Auditor is a tool for evaluating the decentralization status of Avalanche L1 networks. It assigns networks to one of three stages based on criteria including operator weight concentration, data center distribution, validator count, RPC endpoint diversity, and OFAC-compliant jurisdiction requirements. L1 teams use the auditor to identify security gaps and track progress toward decentralization benchmarks. (Rating & Safety Scoring, Live)
- [Suzaku Relayer Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/suzaku): Suzaku Relayer Network (SuzakuRN) is an Avalanche L1 that adds censorship resistance, liveness, and message validity guarantees to the InterChain Messaging (ICM) protocol used for cross-chain communication between Avalanche networks. ICM relies on off-chain relayers to transfer messages between chains, and SuzakuRN prevents these relayers from censoring transactions or going offline. The network also provides a notary service and simplified incentive models for relayer operators. (L1, In Development)

## Assets

- [Suzaku Token (SUZ)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/suzaku): SUZ is the utility token of the Suzaku protocol on Avalanche. It is used for staking to earn rewards from Avalanche L1 networks, voting on governance proposals, and as the native token of Suzaku-secured L1s. Staking SUZ yields sSUZ, a liquid staking token that maintains access to staking rewards while enabling DeFi participation. (Utility)
- [sSUZ (SSUZ)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/suzaku): sSUZ is a liquid staking token representing staked SUZ on the Suzaku protocol. It is used for earning SUZ staking rewards while maintaining liquidity for DeFi applications on Avalanche C-Chain. sSUZ is powered by a Yield Yak Milk Vault, enabling holders to accrue staking rewards while keeping their position usable across other DeFi protocols. (Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs))

## Links

- [Main](https://suzaku.network)
- [Documentation](https://docs.suzaku.network)
- [Blog](https://suzaku.network/blog)
- [Privacy policy](https://docs.suzaku.network/pdf/Suzaku-PrivacyPolicy.pdf)
- [Terms of Service](https://docs.suzaku.network/pdf/Suzaku-TermsAndConditions.pdf)
- [Media Kit/branding](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WCTwyhALU7pMXfaSHnd4dadCjUjmT3yV)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/SuzakuNetwork)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/4XP6aqFkKX)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/suzaku-network)
- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/suzaku)

## Relationships

- [Ash by Suzaku](https://thegrid.id/profiles/ash_by_suzaku): Subsidiary

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