October has been an exciting month for the Zilliqa ecosystem as we continue to pave the way for Zilliqa 2.0. 

From development updates and ecosystem integrations to new partnerships that simplify user onboarding, we are strengthening Zilliqa's foundation as a leader in Web3 technology. 

Expect exciting news about the launch of Aventurine, the next milestone on the Zilliqa 2.0 roadmap, very soon!

Each step forward takes us closer to an interoperable and user-friendly future.

Matt Dyer Zilliqa

Zilliqa’s Mission to Unlock Web3 for All

Dear Zilliqa community and valued partners,

Join Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyer as he breaks down our mission to make Web3 as accessible and intuitive as the internet itself with the upcoming Zilliqa 2.0 network upgrade.

In an interview recorded at Huntsman of Savile Row in London, Matt shares how Zilliqa empowers brands—from luxury goods to esports—by providing blockchain solutions that are accessible, interoperable, and tailored to specific business needs.

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Zilliqa has made significant progress in its journey toward the full rollout of Zilliqa 2.0 with the recent launch of the Jasper proto-testnet. Jasper serves as the first public test environment for developers and validators to explore Zilliqa 2.0's enhanced features. 

This key milestone showcases the benefits of Zilliqa 2.0's new Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which delivers faster, more efficient transactions with reduced energy consumption. The transition to PoS will allow validat

Max Kantelia, founder of Zilliqa group, has outlined the group's vision for the future of Web3, explaining how Zilliqa group intends to propel luxury brands and the entertainment sector into new realms of growth and engagement.

Speaking from the sartorial studios of Huntsman on Savile Row, Max explored how Zilliqa group aims to make Web3 accessible to all. 

Watch the full video interview with Zilliqa group CEO Max Kantelia.

Below are some of the key highlights from the interview.

Embracing a

Dear Valued Partners and Community,

We are thrilled to invite you to discover the vision of the future that drives innovation at Zilliqa Group. Join us as we unveil our bold direction and explore how Zilliqa Group is redefining industries from luxury to gaming, fan loyalty, and the metaverse – unlocking the power of cutting-edge blockchain technology for all. 

Learn firsthand about how the expanding luxury industry unlocks new opportunities through Web3 adoption, evidenced by the recent partne

The Zilliqa network has implemented a halving mechanism for block rewards earned by miners, reducing mining rewards by half every month to align with the network’s shift to Proof-of-Stake with Zilliqa 2.0.

This change was implemented in line with Zilliqa’s decentralised governance protocol. The relevant proposal was first published on the Zilliqa governance forum on September 24th, where it was discussed extensively amongst the community.

On September 28th, the proposal was published for publi

September has been an incredibly exciting month for Zilliqa as we roll out the first live proto-testnet for Zilliqa 2.0 and lead the industry in building interoperability with other networks.

From Zilliqa Group’s partnership with EMURGO that builds connections with the Cardano ecosystem to the launch of Jasper and our visit to Token2049, we are making strides to ensure that Zilliqa is at the forefront of Web3 innovation, unlocking the power of blockchain for all.

We also saw a governance propo

Singapore, Sept. 17, 2024 — EMURGO, a blockchain technology company that facilitates commercial adoption of the Cardano blockchain, today announced a strategic partnership with the Zilliqa Group, a Web3 and metaverse venture builder for the luxury and entertainment industries that leverages leading-edge Web3 technologies across its ventures, including the Zilliqa blockchain. The partnership focus extends beyond interoperability between the Cardano and Zilliqa blockchains and will also include mu

Blockchain technology has created a transformative industry of decentralised applications, redefining digital value and unlocking new use cases for everything from digital goods to data provenance. However, the industry has faced one significant challenge as it has matured: interoperability. 

As different networks evolve independently, their inability to communicate with one another not only limits the potential of decentralised applications (dApps) but also the experience of their users - a pe

Zilliqa, the established layer-1 blockchain platform that pioneered sharding technology, is excited to announce the launch of the Jasper proto-testnet for Zilliqa 2.0, the first release on its roadmap for its new, upgraded network designed to drive mass adoption of Web3. 

This significant milestone sees the first Zilliqa 2.0 proto-testnet become available to the public, marking a crucial first step in the rollout of its new network, which promises to deliver an efficient and scalable blockchain

Roll1ng Thund3rz has announced that it is parting ways with its CTO, Valentin Cobelea.

Kenny Creanor will assume interim leadership of the Roll1ng Thund3rz team as it continues to deliver on its ambitious roadmap to revolutionise gaming with Web3 technology. Kenny has held various positions within Roll1ng Thund3rz and Zilliqa over the past years, including most recently as Lead Developer.

The strategic direction of Roll1ng Thund3rz remains unchanged, and the business will continue to pursue gr

As we wrap up August 2024, I am excited to share the exciting progress we've made across our platform and ecosystem.

Highlights included the launch of The Winners Circle's prediction game, our native $ZIL token being listed on SwissBorg, and impressive progress being made on the upcoming Jasper proto-testnet for Zilliqa 2.0.

As we approach the launch of the first milestone on the Zilliqa 2.0 roadmap, I encourage everyone to explore the features of our new, upgraded network and try out the prot

Whether you've been in the Web3 space for years or are a newcomer to crypto, chances are you've heard of EVM.

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is a key technology at the heart of many popular blockchain networks, including our upcoming Zilliqa 2.0 network upgrade.

As Zilliqa continues to expand its EVM compatibility and embrace native EVM execution, understanding this technology is crucial for anyone using or building dApps in the Web3 space.

A Distributed Computer

At its core, the Ethereu

The last month has been particularly exciting, featuring everything from new partnerships around real-world assets to our acquisition of a real, live racehorse.

We partnered with Brillion to supercharge our capabilities for deploying real-world assets on the network, the technical team has been working hard to get the upcoming Jasper proto-testnet release of Zilliqa 2.0 in shape for public testing, and we celebrated Zilliqa’s seventh birthday this month.

Thank you all for being an essential pa

On August 1st, Zilliqa and Brillion hosted a live AMA to share and discuss the exciting potential of their recently announced partnership. 

Brillion is a market-leading Web3 smart wallet that specialises in securely managing real-world assets (RWAs), and their vision of bridging the worlds of traditional and decentralised finance aligns with Zilliqa's goal of making Web3 as easy as possible.

This collaboration will see Brillion serve as a trusted wallet partner to Zilliqa, with an initial focu

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Aigerim Omarbekova as the new Head of Marketing for Zilliqa Group.

A graduate of New York University with a career spanning the United States, the Middle East and Central Asia, she has over seven years of versatile experience within the Fintech and Web3 industries. 

Aigerim’s appointment supports Zilliqa Group’s broader initiative to help grow its presence and that of its ventures, which include the Zilliqa layer-1 blockchain, Metaverse and spatial

Zilliqa is delighted to announce that we have partnered with Brillion, a market-leading Web3 smart wallet that specialises in securely managing real-world assets (RWAs).

This partnership leverages Brillion's expertise in securely and efficiently managing tokenised physical assets, enabling a seamless bridge between the worlds of traditional finance and DeFi powered by blockchain.

Brillion is a multi-chain smart wallet that aims to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi. Brillion o

Dear Zilliqa Community,

I am excited to reflect on the transformative developments that marked the last month, headlined by the much-anticipated publication of the whitepaper and roadmap for Zilliqa 2.0.

This announcement has been long awaited, and I am grateful for the community's patience and support as we celebrate the reveal of our vision for the future of the Zilliqa network. This new evolution of Zilliqa will deliver customisability, efficiency, and an intuitive design that makes Web3 as

The Zilliqa team has partnered with Protofire to launch Zilliqa Safe, bringing the industry-leading multi-signature EVM wallet to the Zilliqa network.

Zilliqa Safe, available at safe.zilliqa.com, is an instance of the Safe multi-signature wallet and smart account solution that preserves the technology stack’s renowned security and core functionality while incorporating Zilliqa branding and support for the Zilliqa EVM network.

By linking their MetaMask or other EVM wallet to Zilliqa Safe, compa

The whitepaper for Zilliqa 2.0 has been officially published, detailing the design for an innovative, cutting-edge blockchain protocol that is designed to offer builders and brands unparalleled ease of use and customisability.

An evolution of Zilliqa’s original and pioneering sharding technology that combines peer-reviewed blockchain research with an industry-tested, multi-chain approach, this comprehensive upgrade to the Zilliqa network promises a unique way to build in Web3 that is easier and