V2 Chain Migration

The Zilliqa team is releasing the Mainnet 0.19.0 Upgrade on November 17, 2025. This hardfork update introduces key protocol improvements including a 7-day stake unbonding period, enhancing flexibility for all stakers. Additionally, it implements jailing for faulty block proposers to improve network reliability. The event is a technical release affecting the Zilliqa blockchain's consensus and staking mechanisms. Recent News Over the past three months, Zilliqa has focused on refining its staking system and security features in anticipation of this upgrade. Preparations have included testnet deployments and community coordination announced via Zilliqa's official Twitter channels. There have been no major partnerships directly related to this upgrade but the project has consistently reported on roadmap milestones advancing the protocol's scalability and decentralization. Future Plans Post-upgrade, Zilliqa aims to monitor network performance with these staking improvements actively. The team intends to further enhance staking utility and validator incentives, with potential features around delegated staking and scalability upgrades planned for subsequent releases. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Neutral to Positive — The community response has been generally supportive, appreciating the staking flexibility improvements. Some discussions underline cautious optimism about the jailing mechanism improving proposer accountability. Sample reactions from Twitter: "Glad to see the staking upgrade finally coming!", "Hope the 7-day unbonding period balances security and liquidity well", "Jailing faulty proposers is a good move for network health." Risk Disclaimer As this event involves a hardfork and modifications to staking economics, it may affect Zilliqa token price dynamics and staker behavior. Participants should evaluate risks related to protocol changes carefully. Sources used https://x.com/zilliqa/status/1984245591954624981

On November 27, 2025, Zilliqa announces the integration of its governance token ecosystem with GetBlock, a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform. This integration enables developers and enterprises to access Zilliqa infrastructure via Shared or Dedicated nodes, improving development efficiency through streamlined blockchain node access. The event is primarily an infrastructure integration aimed at enhancing developer tools and enterprise access. The announcement was made on Zilliqa's official Twitter channel. Recent News Over the past three months, Zilliqa has launched the Zilliqa 2.0 Mainnet along with its official staking platform, marking a significant milestone in network advancement and user engagement opportunities. The project has focused on improving scalability and decentralization, with GetBlock integration serving as part of ecosystem expansion to facilitate easier access and development. Future Plans Zilliqa aims to further expand node access and developer tools, fostering a stronger ecosystem for decentralized applications and enterprises. The roadmap includes continued improvements in infrastructure access, staking services, and ecosystem partnerships to drive adoption. Onchain Data No verifiable onchain metrics available. Community Sentiment Neutral to positive sentiment is observed among community members and developers. Many appreciate enhanced developer access and infrastructure support, with comments like "Great to see better node access for devs," and "Integration with GetBlock should boost enterprise solutions." Risk Disclaimer This integration may influence developer adoption and network usage but is unlikely to directly impact token price significantly. Sources used https://x.com/zilliqa/status/1994062926169223571

On December 3, 2025, Rektible launches integration on Zilliqa's blockchain as well as EVM compatibility, expanding its NFT ecosystem reach. This integration includes interoperability with Rarible, allowing users across these platforms to access a broader range of NFT services. The event is hosted by Rektible in collaboration with Zilliqa and Rarible, marking a significant cross-chain development for decentralized NFT trading and creation. Recent News Over the past three months, Rektible has announced several partnerships and platform enhancements focusing on cross-chain functionality and EVM compatibility. Zilliqa itself has been growing its ecosystem through partnerships and developer incentives to increase adoption. The collaboration with Rarible further emphasizes the trend towards interconnected NFT marketplaces. Future Plans Following this integration, the project aims to enhance multi-chain NFT marketplace capabilities, improve user accessibility, and launch further tools for NFT creators across connected chains. Development toward full interoperability and community-driven features is expected in upcoming quarters. Community Sentiment Positive — The community appreciates the expansion of NFT opportunities across multiple chains. Feedback highlights the potential for increased liquidity and user growth. Some comments include: "Great to see more chains joining the NFT movement," "Integration with Rarible is a big win," "Looking forward to more user-friendly options." Risk Disclaimer This integration event may influence token activity as new cross-chain features could affect user engagement and liquidity. Sources used https://x.com/zilliqa/status/1995483913012072590