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4 min readZilliqa 2.0

Introduction to Zilliqa 2.0

An overview of Zilliqa 2.0: EVM compatibility, proof-of-stake with delegated staking, and how to connect and stake with PlunderSwap.

By PlunderSwap Team

Introduction to Zilliqa 2.0

Zilliqa 2.0 is a major upgrade to the Zilliqa blockchain. It adds full EVM compatibility and moves the network to proof-of-stake, where anyone can earn rewards by staking ZIL with a validator.

What's New in Zilliqa 2.0?

EVM Compatibility

  • Deploy Solidity smart contracts
  • Use familiar Ethereum tools and wallets (MetaMask, Rabby, Hardhat, etc.)
  • Interact with dApps using standard 0x addresses

Proof-of-Stake

  • Validators propose and sign blocks
  • Rewards are paid to validators in proportion to their stake and participation
  • ZIL holders can delegate stake to validators through staking pools such as PlunderSwap's

Fast Blocks

  • New blocks are produced roughly every second
  • Low transaction fees

Scilla and EVM Side by Side

Zilliqa 2.0 runs both kinds of smart contract on the same chain:

  • Scilla contracts with original Zilliqa (zil1...) addresses keep working
  • EVM contracts use Ethereum-compatible (0x...) addresses
  • Existing Scilla dApps keep running while new ones can be built in Solidity

PlunderSwap and Zilliqa 2.0

PlunderSwap is built on Zilliqa 2.0's EVM:

  • pZIL: Liquid staking with automatic compounding
  • Validator Insights: Hourly performance and stake flows for every Zilliqa validator

Getting Started

Connect Your Wallet

  1. Install MetaMask or another EVM wallet
  2. Add the Zilliqa network using the details below
  3. Fund your wallet with ZIL

Network Details

Conclusion

Zilliqa 2.0 combines Zilliqa's technology with the Ethereum tooling developers and users already know, and opens up staking rewards to every ZIL holder.

Ready to start? Stake with PlunderSwap's EVM staking platform today.