ZetaChain Achieves 33% Faster Block Time with v31 Lightning Upgrade

⚡ 4 Seconds To Freedom

By ZetaChain
Jul 14, 2025, 3:23 PM
twitter
News article
Photo by ZetaChain

ZetaChain deployed its v31 Lightning upgrade, reducing block time from 6s to 4s while maintaining decentralization.​ Key developments include:

  • New Solana mainnet functions (withdrawAndCall)
  • TON testnet integration (depositAndCall)
  • Simplified CLI with one-line commands for cross-chain operations

The platform reported significant growth:

  • 500% increase in developer activity
  • Top 5 mindshare position
  • New ZETA markets on PolynomialFi and BloFin
  • 160K community members across 16 regions

Read the full update

Sources

Building the Universal Blockchain for Bitcoin and Beyond!

Cryptic
Cryptic
@Cryptic_Web3

🎙️ Cryptic Talks with @zetablockchain! 🎙️ Topic: Building the Universal Blockchain for Bitcoin and Beyond 🗓️ Date: Monday, June 9th ⏰ Time: 02:00 PM UTC / 04:00 PM CEST Host: @pauli_speaks, BD & PR Specialist at Cryptic Guest: @realalexkim, Ecosystem Lead at ZetaChain Link:

Image
127
Reply

ZetaChain enters the top 5 in mindshare today @River4fun! Build on the Universal Blockchain. Access people everywhere including native Bitcoin!

River4FUN 🐝
River4FUN 🐝
@River4fun

🥇 @RiverdotInc – 11.64% 🥈 @SolvProtocol – 9.63% 🥉 @BNBCHAIN – 8.87% @zetablockchain – 8.53% @worldlibertyfi – 8.11% @tutorialtoken – 7.37% @puffer_finance – 7.33% @PancakeSwap – 7.33% @MerlinLayer2 – 7.32% @BSquaredNetwork – 6.45% River Pts are distributed by mindshare keep

Image
79
Reply

With Deutsche Telekom securing ZetaChain, we're accelerating our mission to build the Universal Blockchain. Deploy Universal Apps once. Reach people everywhere — including native Bitcoin. We're excited to collaborate on Telekom & Friends Vol. 2 during @BerBlockWeek!

Telekom Web3 Infrastructure & Solutions
Telekom Web3 Infrastructure & Solutions
@mms_Blockchain

Built without boundaries. Universal. Interoperable. Ready for every chain. Telekom & Friends 2.0 Time for the next move. Welcome @zetablockchain

76
Reply

🟩 @zuno_dex is the newest Universal DEX on ZetaChain now live on testnet. Trade across Bitcoin, EVMs, and Solana in one click. Join the campaign 👇

ZUNO
ZUNO
@zuno_dex

1/ Join the Zuno Public Test Event!🎉 Use Zuno for cross-chain actions & get a chance to win rewards! 20 lucky addresses win $10 each. Report issues for $10-$500 rewards! 🗓June 18- June 29 Details below!

48
Reply

⚡ ZetaChain Lightning is live. Get a full deep dive into the Universal Blockchain by @AleaResearch. ZetaChain powers Universal Apps that work natively across all chains — including Bitcoin and the blockchains of tomorrow — so people can access all of crypto, everywhere. Read

Alea Research
Alea Research
@AleaResearch

Today, we've released a Deep Dive report on ZetaChain. ZetaChain is a Universal L1 that connects natively to other blockchain networks, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, & more. ZetaChain Lightning slashes block times by 33%+, integrates Solana, TON, & more 👇

Image
54
Reply

⚡️ Fresh off the ZetaChain Lightning upgrade... Dive into the Universal Blockchain with @0xKmack and @fadeev as they break down native BTCfi, cross-chain interoperability, Universal App building, and more 👇

Alea Research
Alea Research
@AleaResearch

🚨 New Proof of Vision episode for you folks today: In our 20th PoV episode, our Director of Protocol Services, Kirk (@0xKmack), had on Denis (@fadeev), Head of Developer Experience at @zetablockchain. ZetaChain is a Universal L1 that connects natively to blockchain networks,

54
Reply

🟩 Build on the Universal Blockchain. With Universal NFTs on ZetaChain, your assets and users can move across all chains.

Denis Fadeev 🟩
Denis Fadeev 🟩
@fadeev

Universal NFT/Token v2 is here 🚀 Cross-chain assets on @ZetaBlockchain just got a major upgrade. Failed transfers now automatically revert to the sender. Unused gas tokens are refunded. And everything works out of the box with the CLI. Safer, smarter, and ready to build 🧵

Image
39
Reply

⚡️ 500% uptick in dev activity on ZetaChain. Build Universal Apps once, launch everywhere from native Bitcoin to Solana and beyond!

Chain Broker 🇺🇦
Chain Broker 🇺🇦
@chain_broker

🎯 TOP PROJECTS BY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY GROWTH @ConcordiumNet +1230% @solana +1180% @ShapeShift +1070% @zetablockchain +500% @AcrossProtocol +410% @babylon_chain +383% @cosmos +343% @CelestiaOrg +168% @MultiversX +137% @hedera +118% $CCD $SOL $FOX $ZETA $ACX $ATOM $TIA $EGLD

58
Reply

At ZetaChain, our mission is to build a Universal Blockchain with native access to any blockchain, making crypto as accessible, diverse, and connected as the internet. Learn more about ZetaChain in @AleaResearch's latest report 👇

Alea Research
Alea Research
@AleaResearch

Today, we released a Blueprint report on ZetaChain. ZetaChain is a Universal Layer-1 blockchain, acting as a decentralized hub that brings separate blockchains together. ZetaChain enables dApps to natively operate across multiple chains from a single smart contract 👇

Image
105
Reply

ZETA is now available on @BloFin_Official. 8,500,000 people have joined ZetaChain. This is another step toward making the Universal Blockchain accessible to everyone!

BloFin Exchange
BloFin Exchange
@BloFin_Official

#BloFinSpot will list $ZETA @zetablockchain ⛓️ Deposits: 9 AM UTC on June 5 Spot trading: 10 AM UTC on June 5 Withdrawals: 10 AM UTC on June 6 Trade on BloFin for a chance to share in 10,000 ZETA rewards ⬇️ support.blofin.com/hc/en-us/artic…

Image
121
Reply

Tweet not found

The embedded tweet could not be found…

⚡️ ZetaChain Lightning is coming…

Hotcoin
Hotcoin
@HotcoinGlobal

🎙️@zetablockchain Lightning Upgrade is coming — and it’s HUGE for the future of cross-chain. Want the alpha? Pull up to our X Space with the Zeta team ⚡️👀 🗓️ June 19 🕘 2PM PST / 9PM UTC 📲 Set Reminder: x.com/i/spaces/1DXGy… 🎁 $100 $ZETA Giveaway — 2 random winners

Image
65
Reply

⚡️ The Lightning upgrade will put ZetaChain in the top 3 fastest Cosmos chains. Build Universal Apps once, and launch everywhere including native Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, more, and TON coming soon.

Alea Research
Alea Research
@AleaResearch

ZetaChain Lightning is the protocol's first step toward achieving the fastest Cross-Chain Transactions (CCTX). Block times have been reduced from 6s to 4s, with 2s block times targeted.

Image
68
Reply

With Deutsche Telekom securing ZetaChain, we're accelerating our mission to build the Universal Blockchain. Build once, launch everywhere — including native Bitcoin! We're excited to support Telekom & Friends Vol. 2!

Telekom Web3 Infrastructure & Solutions
Telekom Web3 Infrastructure & Solutions
@mms_Blockchain

Excited to announce: Telekom & Friends Vol. 2 at @BerBlockWeek! Join us and our partners - @NEARProtocol, @Polkadot, @Fetch_ai, @helloSQD, @injective, @LayerZero_Core, @XDC_Network_, and @zetablockchain for an inspiring flagship event showcasing the latest in blockchain

Image
50
Reply

76 weekly commits and climbing. ZetaChain is leading Cosmos dev momentum! Build once, launch everywhere including native Bitcoin. Keep shipping.

Denis Fadeev 🟩
Denis Fadeev 🟩
@fadeev

Based on weekly developer activity @ZetaBlockchain ranks 4th among @Cosmos chains, right after @Injective, @Celestia, and @Babylonlabs_io. Holding strong in the top tier 🛠

Image
78
Reply

Crypto liquidity is fragmented. ZetaChain is the first Universal Blockchain that unifies native liquidity across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more. Build Universal Apps once, launch everywhere! Read more by ZetaChain Core Contributor @3point0_0:

Image
Matt
Matt
@3point0_0

Thrilled to publish my first article on the ZetaChain Dev blog. @zetablockchain's Universal Smart Contracts open up a new world for Dapps to be deployed on multiple blockchains at once. Here's a TL;DR 🧵 medium.com/zetachain-tech…

68
Reply
Read more about ZetaChain

🤖 AWS Partnership Unlocks

🤖 AWS Partnership Unlocks

**ZetaChain partners with AWS Cloud** to integrate AI innovation into the Universal Blockchain ecosystem. **$700,000+ prize pool** available for developers building Universal Apps powered by AI technology. Key details: - Apps must be accessible from any blockchain - Registrations opened October 1st - **Submission deadline: December 1st** - Opening ceremony scheduled for October 15 at 12 PM UTC The hackathon focuses on creating AI-powered applications that work across multiple chains, leveraging ZetaChain's interoperability features. [Apply now](https://dorahacks.io/hackathon/awsvibecoding/detail) to participate in this cross-chain AI development competition.

Pyth and ZetaChain Define Their Blockchain Roles

**Pyth** positions itself as **the data layer** for blockchain infrastructure, while **ZetaChain** establishes its role as **the Universal Blockchain layer**. - Pyth focuses on providing reliable data feeds across multiple blockchain networks - ZetaChain emphasizes universal connectivity and interoperability Both projects are carving out distinct infrastructure niches in the evolving blockchain ecosystem, with Pyth handling data provision and ZetaChain managing cross-chain connectivity.

ZetaChain Ecosystem Lead Discusses Cross-Chain Stablecoin Future at MerkleScience Panel

ZetaChain Ecosystem Lead Discusses Cross-Chain Stablecoin Future at MerkleScience Panel

ZetaChain's Ecosystem Lead represented the project at MerkleScience's Stablecoin panel during San Francisco Tech Week. The discussion focused on **TobaDefi**, ZetaChain's universal stablecoin platform, and its role in advancing cross-chain finance solutions. Key highlights: - Panel took place at Worldcoin Flagship Space - Discussion centered on the future of cross-chain finance - TobaDefi platform enables universal stablecoin functionality The event was part of a broader Tech Week initiative showcasing blockchain infrastructure developments and interoperability solutions in the stablecoin ecosystem.

ZetaChain UNISON Upgrade Goes Live September 16

**ZetaChain's UNISON upgrade launches September 16**, bringing major improvements to the Universal Blockchain platform. **Key Features:** - **Cosmos SDK upgrade** for enhanced speed and stability - **EVM migration** for better Ethereum compatibility - **EVM precompiles** enabling new smart contract capabilities The upgrade allows developers to **build once and deploy everywhere**, including native Bitcoin integration. Precompiles simplify core functions like staking, voting, and fund transfers through cleaner user interfaces. **Universal Apps** can now reach users across major blockchains with a single deployment, streamlining the multi-chain experience.

🚀 ZetaChain Powers Cross-Chain Yield Platform

🚀 ZetaChain Powers Cross-Chain Yield Platform

**YieldMillion** launches as a new yield farming platform built on ZetaChain's universal blockchain infrastructure. The platform promises to deliver competitive yields across multiple blockchain networks through ZetaChain's **cross-chain connectivity**. - Leverages ZetaChain's Universal Blockchain technology - Enables yield farming across different chains from one platform - Aims to simplify multi-chain DeFi participation ZetaChain's EVM-compatible Layer 1 allows the platform to connect with various blockchains, including Bitcoin, providing users access to diverse yield opportunities without managing multiple wallets or bridges.