Zilliqa 2.0 Mainnet Launch

Zilliqa 2.0 is a full transition from the original Zilliqa 1 blockchain to a new Proof-of-Stake (PoS) system with EVM compatibility, promising faster transactions, lower fees, and better scalability. On May 15, Zilliqa 1 mainnet will stop accepting new transactions at block 4675400, producing a final empty block at 4675588, with Zilliqa 2.0 taking over days later. This follows the testnet launch on May 13, ensuring a smooth migration for users and validators (Zilliqa X post, Apr 23, 2025). The upgrade aims to boost Web3 adoption by making the network more developer-friendly and efficient, a game-changer for dApps and enterprises.

Recent News

Zilliqa has been in the spotlight since late 2024, with the Aventurine proto-mainnet release in December enabling community testing of new features like instant unstaking (Coinspeaker, Dec 18, 2024). In April 2025, the staking portal test processed numerous user transactions with no major issues, and a bug bounty with Hacken found zero vulnerabilities in audited contracts, signaling a secure launch (Zilliqa X post, Apr 23, 2025).

Future Plans

Post-launch, Zilliqa 2.0 will focus on enhancing tokenomics by reducing ZIL inflation and improving staking rewards to attract more delegators (Coinspeaker, Dec 18, 2024). The roadmap also includes deeper interoperability features, positioning Zilliqa as a go-to platform for Web3 innovation (roadmap.zilliqa.com).

Onchain Data

Zilliqa 1 has over 4.8M addresses and 69.42M transactions to date, reflecting strong adoption (Coinspeaker, Dec 18, 2024). While staking metrics for Zilliqa 2.0 aren’t public yet, the test phase saw four new validators join, hinting at growing interest (Zilliqa X post, Apr 23, 2025).

Community Sentiment

X reactions are mixed—some users are excited, with comments like “1$ journey starts,” while others are frustrated by delays, noting the launch was pushed from Q1 to mid-May (X replies, Apr 23-24, 2025). This reflects a community eager for progress but wary of timelines.

Risk Disclaimer

Transitions like this can lead to temporary volatility in ZIL’s price—trade cautiously and verify wallet updates to avoid migration scams.