# Zilliqa

> The enterprise-grade blockchain for secure and scalable innovation

Zilliqa is a Layer 1 blockchain that lets developers and enterprises build scalable applications using EVM-compatible tools and customizable application-specific shards.

Zilliqa supports deployment of smart contracts in both EVM and Scilla languages, enabling integration with standard developer tools and wallets. Users can configure custom x-shards with adjustable gas fees, block times, and privacy settings, and stake ZIL to earn rewards and vote on protocol governance. The network uses a Fast-HotStuff Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism and supports cross-chain communication with other EVM networks.

- Type: Company
- Sector: Blockchain Platforms
- Status: Active
- Founded: 2018-01-01
- Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa

## Products

- [Zilliqa](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa): Layer 1 blockchain that provides a native EVM execution layer alongside a Scilla smart contract layer. Features x-shards with configurable gas fees, block times, and privacy settings. Uses Fast-HotStuff Proof-of-Stake consensus. Mainnet on ChainId 32769. (L1, Live, Main Product)
- [Zilliqa Staking](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa): Web portal for staking ZIL on Zilliqa 2.0. Supports non-liquid staking and liquid staking issuing derivative tokens including pZIL, tZIL, shZIL, aZIL, litZil, and encapZIL. (Staking Service, Live)
- [X-Bridge](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa): Cross-chain bridge enabling asset transfers between Zilliqa and other networks. Launched December 2024 replacing ZilBridge after Poly Network closure. Supports ZIL and ERC-20 tokens including zUSDC. (Bridge, Live)
- [EVMX](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa): Block explorer and data analytics platform for Zilliqa mainnet EVM chain. Enables search of transactions, blocks, and addresses. Otterscan available as additional Erigon-based interface. (Block Explorer, Live)
- [Zillion](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa): Legacy staking portal for Zilliqa 1.0, launched 2020. Users directed to migrate to Zilliqa Staking after 2.0 launch. Remains accessible for unstaking legacy positions. (Staking Service, Inactive/Support Ended)

## Assets

- [Zilliqa (ZIL)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa): ZIL is the native token of the Zilliqa blockchain. It is used for paying transaction fees, securing the network through staking, and interacting with dApps across both the Scilla and EVM execution layers, including EVM wallets such as MetaMask. Zilliqa 2.0 targets zero inflation by dynamically adjusting staking reward rates against a capped maximum supply to sustain the long-term token economy. (Native)
- [Governance ZIL (gZIL)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa): gZIL is the governance token of the Zilliqa network. It is used for voting on protocol upgrades and parameter changes including gas price and staking reward adjustments, with holders meeting a minimum balance threshold able to submit formal proposals. Each token represents one vote and can be delegated to other participants, enabling distributed governance that extends to x-shards, which can choose to adopt gZIL for their own protocol decisions. (Governance)
- [Zilliqa Bridged USDC (ZUSDC)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/zilliqa): zUSDC is a bridged version of USDC from Ethereum to the Zilliqa network via XBridge. It is used for stablecoin trading liquidity, DEX liquidity pool participation, and arbitrage across stable pairs including kUSDC and zUSDT on Zilliqa. Unlike earlier third-party bridged USDC on Zilliqa, zUSDC is minted through Zilliqa-managed XBridge infrastructure, giving the network direct control over its stablecoin liquidity operations. (Bridged Tokens)

## Links

- [Main](https://zilliqa.com)
- [Blog](https://blog.zilliqa.com)
- [Documentation](https://dev.zilliqa.com/zilliqa2)
- [Whitepaper](https://docs.zilliqa.com/whitepaper.pdf)
- [Privacy policy](https://zilliqa.com/privacy-policy)
- [Forum](https://gov.zilliqa.com)
- [Governance](https://governance.zilliqa.com)
- [Twitter / X](https://x.com/zilliqa)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/zilliqa)
- [Telegram](https://t.me/ZilliqaDevs)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/zilliqa)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zilliqa)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/zilliqa_official)

## Relationships

- [Bearby](https://thegrid.id/profiles/bearby): Subsidiary

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