8 min readZilliqa 2.0

Introduction to Zilliqa 2.0

Discover the new features and improvements in Zilliqa 2.0, including EVM compatibility and enhanced performance.

By PlunderSwap Team

Introduction to Zilliqa 2.0

Zilliqa 2.0 represents a major upgrade to the Zilliqa blockchain, bringing EVM compatibility, enhanced performance, and new opportunities for developers and users.

What's New in Zilliqa 2.0?

1. EVM Compatibility

Zilliqa 2.0 introduces full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility:

  • Deploy Solidity smart contracts
  • Use familiar Ethereum tools (MetaMask, Hardhat, etc.)
  • Access the vast Ethereum ecosystem
  • Maintain Zilliqa's high throughput and low fees

2. Improved Performance

  • Faster finality: Transactions confirm in seconds
  • Higher throughput: Process more transactions per second
  • Lower latency: Reduced block time for better UX

3. Enhanced Proof-of-Stake

  • More efficient consensus mechanism
  • Lower energy consumption
  • Better validator economics
  • Improved network security

Bridging Legacy and EVM

Zilliqa 2.0 maintains backward compatibility while adding new capabilities:

Dual Address System

  • Legacy addresses: Original Zilliqa format (bech32)
  • EVM addresses: Ethereum-compatible format (0x...)
  • Seamless interaction between both systems

Cross-Chain Communication

  • Bridge assets between legacy and EVM chains
  • Maintain existing dApps while building new ones
  • Gradual migration path for projects

Benefits for Different Users

For Developers

  • Familiar tools: Use Remix, Truffle, Hardhat
  • Existing code: Port Ethereum dApps easily
  • New opportunities: Build on a fast, scalable chain

For Users

  • MetaMask support: Use your favorite wallet
  • Lower fees: Enjoy Zilliqa's efficient architecture
  • More dApps: Access to ported Ethereum applications

For Validators

  • Better rewards: Improved staking economics
  • Lower requirements: More accessible validation
  • Stable income: Predictable reward structure

Technical Architecture

Consensus Mechanism

Zilliqa 2.0 uses an optimized Proof-of-Stake consensus:

  • Fast block production
  • Efficient finalization
  • Reduced energy consumption

Smart Contract Execution

  • Native EVM integration
  • Optimized gas model
  • Cross-contract calls between legacy and EVM

Network Sharding

Zilliqa's unique sharding approach continues in 2.0:

  • Linear scalability
  • Parallel transaction processing
  • Maintained security

Migration Path

For Token Holders

  1. No immediate action required
  2. Optional migration to EVM addresses
  3. Use PlunderSwap's transfer tool for easy migration

For Stakers

  1. Legacy staking continues to work
  2. New EVM staking offers additional features
  3. Migrate at your own pace

For dApp Developers

  1. Existing Scilla contracts remain functional
  2. New development can use Solidity
  3. Bridge contracts enable interoperability

PlunderSwap and Zilliqa 2.0

PlunderSwap fully embraces Zilliqa 2.0:

  • Dual staking support: Both legacy and EVM
  • Migration tools: Easy transfer between systems
  • pZIL on EVM: Liquid staking for the new era

Getting Started

Connect Your Wallet

  1. Install MetaMask or any EVM wallet
  2. Add Zilliqa 2.0 network
  3. Bridge assets if needed

Network Details

Future Roadmap

Zilliqa 2.0 is just the beginning:

  • Enhanced sharding capabilities
  • Cross-chain interoperability
  • Advanced DeFi primitives
  • Improved developer tools

Conclusion

Zilliqa 2.0 combines the best of Zilliqa's innovative technology with the widespread adoption of Ethereum's ecosystem. This upgrade opens new possibilities for developers, users, and the entire blockchain space.

Ready to experience Zilliqa 2.0? Start staking with PlunderSwap's EVM staking platform today!