🚀 ZK Staking Rate Climbs to 8% APR as 250M Tokens Locked
🚀 ZK Staking Rate Climbs to 8% APR as 250M Tokens Locked
🎯 8% APR unlocked
The ZK Staking Pilot Program has raised its target annual percentage rate from 7% to 8% APR, marking the latest increase since the program launched in February.
Key Metrics:
- 250M $ZK tokens currently delegated and staked
- Season 1 capped at 400M $ZK total
- No lockup periods - users can stake/unstake anytime
How It Works: The program uses a "Delegate-to-Stake" mechanism built with Tally. Rewards only flow when staked tokens are delegated to active governance participants. This design aims to strengthen protocol governance by tying financial incentives to active participation in proposals and upgrades.
The APR adjusts dynamically based on participation levels - more staking typically means lower rates, while less staking can push rates higher (up to 10% maximum).
📊 Season 1 starts with a target 3% APR, adjustable up to 10% max. APR can fluctuate with staking levels (more stake → lower APR; less stake → higher APR). Targeting updates are applied daily. Rewards stream continuously. No lockup. You can stake/unstake anytime. Read the
⚙️ Delegate-to-Stake: How it Works Rewards only flow when staked $ZK is delegated to an active Delegate. No Active Delegate = No Rewards Eligibility This aligns incentives with real governance participation, strengthening governance reliability and protocol security.
Week 1 of the ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program is in the books. +160M $ZK is already delegated and staked. Quick breakdown: where we are, why it matters for governance and what we’re tracking next 👇
🎯 Season 1 participation target: 400M $ZK staked Current participation: ~59M ZK staked (and climbing)
Join In Season 1 is capped at 400M $ZK Once the cap fills, new staking only opens as others unstake. (users can stake/unstake at any time with no lockups) Delegate and Stake here 👇 vote.zknation.io/dao/stake/dire…
Governance impact 🙋♂️ New active delegation: +82.1M $ZK 🗳️ Total active voting power: 1.03B $ZK We are seeing meaningful increases in voting power flowing to active Delegates across the board.
The portal is live with over 55m $ZK already locked in. Head on over, pick an active Delegate and stake your $ZK this week so you’re set to earn rewards the moment Season 1 starts on February 9th. vote.zknation.io/dao/stake/dire…
Why This Matters ⚙️ The mechanism is Delegate-to-Stake and rewards eligibility is tied to active delegation. 🙋♂️ Current Active Delegation: ~1.1B $ZK More staked $ZK + more active delegation = more resilient governance when it matters (proposals, upgrades, emergency responses).
📣 UPDATE The target rate for the ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program has increased from 3% → 4% APR. ~170M $ZK is already delegated and staked.
ℹ️ Why this matters Governance is the security layer that ships upgrades, manages risk, and coordinates decentralization This pilot is designed to: ▪️ increase total delegated $ZK ▪️boost active voting power ▪️test and validate @tallyxyz staking infrastructure in preparation
Governance is the security layer at the heart of ZKsync's protocol. The ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program uses Delegate-to-Stake infrastructure built by @tallyxyz to strengthen governance participation and stress-test the infrastructure that will underpin future decentralization.
Season 1 of the ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program starts next Monday. Get set up now so you’re ready when $ZK rewards begin streaming 👇
Read the ZKnomics Staking Pilot FAQ before Season 1 begins on February 9th. forum.zknation.io/t/zknomics-sta…
ℹ️ Why This Matters For Protocol Maturity Reliable governance is how protocols ship upgrades, manage risk, and coordinate decentralization. This program is designed to increase: ▪️total delegated $ZK ▪️active voting power ▪️the amount of Delegates who consistently show up for
Join In Season 1 is capped at 400M $ZK Once the cap fills, new staking only opens as others unstake. (users can stake/unstake at any time with no lockups) Delegate and Stake here 👇 vote.zknation.io/dao/stake/dire…
Delegate-to-Stake is Live The ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program is designed to strengthen ZKsync's governance reliability by tying rewards eligibility to active delegation. Get set up this week so you’re ready for Season 1 on February 9th.
Why It Matters 🗳️ The mechanism is Delegate-to-Stake. Rewards eligibility is tied to active delegation. 🙋♂️ Current Active voting power: ~1.1B More staked $ZK and more active delegation means more resilient governance when it matters (proposals, upgrades, emergency responses).
🪙 Total $ZK staked: +160M 🙋♂️ Total unique stakers: +1,000 wallets 📊 That’s 40% of Season 1 participation cap (400M $ZK) 🗳️ More staked $ZK and active delegation = more resilient governance when the protocol needs to make big decisions.
✅ Join Before It's Late Season 1 is capped at 400M $ZK Once the cap fills, new staking only opens as others unstake. Users can stake/unstake at any time with no lockups. Delegate & Stake 👇 vote.zknation.io/dao/stake/dire…
🗳️ Staking Pilot Portal Is Live Now is the time to pick an active Delegate and stake your $ZK! Rewards start as soon as Season 1 begins on February 9th. Delegate-to-Stake here 👇 tally.xyz/gov/zksync/sta…
⚙️ The Mechanism: Delegate-to-Stake Rewards only flow when staked $ZK is delegated to an active Delegate No active Delegate = no rewards eligibility This aligns incentives with representation and participation, not passive farming.
🔒 ZKsync Lite Shutdown: Funds Safe After May 4 Deadline
**ZKsync Lite is shutting down on May 4, 2026**, but users who miss the withdrawal deadline won't lose their funds. **Key Points:** - Block production stops May 4; network state will be permanently frozen - **Recommended action:** Withdraw funds before May 4 via [lite.zksync.io](https://lite.zksync.io/) for fastest processing - **If you miss the deadline:** Funds remain fully claimable through tools released after shutdown - Read-only API stays online for at least one year - All balances protected under governance This is a planned deprecation of ZKsync's first mainnet proof-of-concept rollup. **ZKsync Era and other ZKsync Chains are not affected**.
Prividiums Launch for Institutional Blockchain Adoption with Privacy Controls
**Prividiums are now available for production**, with institutions already moving quickly to adopt the technology, according to gluk64 speaking at the New York Stock Exchange. **What are Prividiums?** - Purpose-built blockchain infrastructure for institutions requiring privacy, compliance, and data control - Enable organizations to build private, secure onchain rails they own - Maintain connectivity to Ethereum and other Prividiums - Allow institutions to control data location and set compliance rules **Why it matters:** Privacy has emerged as a critical factor for institutional blockchain adoption. Prividiums offer a pragmatic solution that balances the need for confidentiality with regulatory requirements, addressing a key barrier preventing traditional institutions from moving onchain. The technology represents a shift toward institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure that doesn't compromise on privacy or compliance standards.
ZK Staking Pilot Reaches 305M Tokens with 10% APR Target Rate
The $ZK Staking Pilot Program has reached **305 million tokens staked** as of April 12, 2026. **Key Details:** - Target APR increased from 9% to **10%** (announced March 30) - Uses **Delegate-to-Stake mechanism** - Rewards require active delegation - Current active delegation: ~1.1B $ZK **Why It Matters:** Higher staking participation strengthens governance resilience for critical decisions including proposals, protocol upgrades, and emergency responses. The program incentivizes token holders to actively participate in network security and decision-making through delegation.
🏦 Five US Banks Launch Tokenized Deposit Network on ZKsync
**Cari Network is building the first tokenized deposits network in the United States**, developed alongside five regional banks: Huntington Bank, First Horizon, M&T Bank, KeyBank, and Old National. Together representing $600B in deposits, these institutions are leveraging ZKsync's Prividium technology to bring bank-issued digital deposits onchain. **Key differences from stablecoins:** - Tokenized deposits are direct bank liabilities, not synthetic assets - Integrated with core banking systems - Eligible for FDIC insurance - Operate within existing regulatory frameworks **What Prividium enables:** - Private, enterprise-controlled blockchain infrastructure - Real-time settlement while maintaining compliance - Security anchored to Ethereum - 24/7 programmable money within banking regulations The network aims to modernize deposit infrastructure for the $8.3T held by regional banks, allowing them to compete in the digital assets economy while preserving privacy and regulatory safeguards. [Read the full case study](https://www.zksync.io/case-studies/cari-network)
ZKsync Speaker to Discuss Tokenized Deposits at DC Blockchain Summit
**ZKsync representative @gluk64 will speak at the Digital Chamber's DC Blockchain Summit on March 18.** - **Topic**: The role of tokenized deposits in next-generation financial markets - **Focus**: Bridging policy and banking infrastructure - **Time**: 1:35 PM - **Location**: Washington, D.C. The presentation addresses privacy, compliance, and institutional adoption in the evolving landscape of digital finance.