ZetaChain, a pioneering blockchain platform focused on creating a Universal Blockchain with native access to any blockchain, has announced a significant partnership with Google Cloud. This collaboration brings Google Cloud into the ZetaChain ecosystem as a validator, supporting the platform on its mainnet and testnet environments. Adding Google Cloud’s Web3 validator services is a strategic step to strengthen ZetaChain’s security and expand its ecosystem, which already includes over 290 decentralized application (dApp) partners.
Richard Widmann, Head of Web3 Strategy at Google Cloud, commented on the partnership: “At Google Cloud, we’re committed to empowering developers with the tools and infrastructure they need to build the future of decentralized applications. Our secure cloud infrastructure and validator capabilities will help ZetaChain grow its Universal Blockchain and unlock interoperability for Web3 developers.”
As part of its efforts to secure and expand its ecosystem, ZetaChain will delegate 1 million ZETA tokens across five validators operating on Google Cloud infrastructure. This delegation forms part of ZetaChain’s broader 10 million ZETA Foundation Delegation Program, designed to incentivize secure and scalable validator operations on the platform. ZetaChain reinforces its commitment to building a resilient, scalable blockchain ecosystem by entrusting a substantial portion of ZETA tokens to Google Cloud validators.
Empowering Developers and Expanding ZetaChain’s Ecosystem with Google Cloud Support
Developers working on ZetaChain’s Universal Apps, designed to operate seamlessly across multiple blockchains, can now access Google Cloud’s Web3 Startups Program. Eligible projects can apply for Google Cloud credits through this program, allowing developers to focus on creating next-generation Universal Smart Contracts without infrastructure limitations. This support aligns with ZetaChain’s mission to empower developers and create a more accessible and interconnected crypto ecosystem.
Universal Apps on ZetaChain can utilize these credits to build smart contracts that operate natively across connected blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, streamlining development and enabling more advanced functionalities within ZetaChain’s Universal Blockchain ecosystem.
To make development and testing on ZetaChain more accessible, Google Cloud will integrate ZetaChain’s testnet faucet, allowing developers to acquire ZETA testnet tokens easily. This integration provides developers with a streamlined process for testing and deploying Universal Smart Contracts across multiple chains, expediting the development cycle and improving testing efficiency.
The partnership with Google Cloud is a significant milestone for ZetaChain, marking a step forward in its vision of creating a Universal Blockchain that can support a seamless and interconnected Web3 ecosystem. With over 4 million unique wallets, 150 million transactions, and 290 dApp integrations, ZetaChain continues to lead in the adoption and innovation of Universal Apps. This collaboration with Google Cloud will help expand participation in staking and governance on ZetaChain by simplifying node operations for developers and validators worldwide.