Zilliqa is an industry-recognised layer-1 blockchain designed to drive the mass adoption of Web3. Zilliqa 2.0, the upcoming comprehensive upgrade to the network, is built to deliver a user experience that pairs unprecedented customisation and ease-of-use with fast and effective scaling.
Through its pioneering infrastructure and support for Zilliqa Group ventures that create value for businesses and consumers, Zilliqa aims to make Web3 as easy to use as the internet.
2024
The whitepaper and roadmap for Zilliqa 2.0 are released, unveiling the next evolution of the Zilliqa blockchain designed for mass adoption.
2023
EVM compatibility is introduced to the Zilliqa mainnet, a major step forward for interoperability. Zilliqa forms a strategic alliance with Google Cloud.
2022
EVM compatibility is launched on the Zilliqa testnet, signalling a renewed focus on interoperability and multi-chain applications.
2021
Zilliqa’s ecosystem continues to grow, with new applications launching on the network.
2020
Staking is launched on the Zilliqa mainnet, allowing node operators to earn rewards for their role in securing the network.
2019
The Zilliqa mainnet is officially launched and made available to the public. Scilla, the secure-by-design smart contract language used for building dApps on Zilliqa is also launched.
2018
Zilliqa is founded as a layer-1 blockchain in Singapore and the first public testnet is launched.
2017
The Zilliqa whitepaper is published, outlining its pioneering approach to blockchain scaling through sharding.
The native token of the Zilliqa layer-1 blockchain, $ZIL is used to pay for products and services on the Zilliqa network. With $ZIL, you can engage with every dApp and platform on the Zilliqa blockchain, including wallets and applications running on the EVM execution layer, such as MetaMask. Users can choose to stake $ZIL to earn passive rewards for helping to secure the Zilliqa network.