ZKsync Launches Delegate-to-Stake Pilot with Active Participation Requirements
ZKsync Launches Delegate-to-Stake Pilot with Active Participation Requirements
🔐 Stake or miss out
ZKsync's Season 1 Staking Pilot is now live, introducing a delegate-to-stake mechanism built with Tally that ties $ZK rewards directly to active governance participation.
Key mechanics:
- Rewards only flow when $ZK is delegated to an active Delegate
- No active delegation = no rewards eligibility
- Over 55M $ZK already locked in the portal
Program structure:
- Season 1: 10M $ZK reward cap, targeting +200M active voting power
- Season 2: Conditional 25M $ZK cap, targeting +500M active voting power
- Each season runs three months
The pilot aims to strengthen governance reliability by increasing delegated tokens and active voting power, while testing infrastructure for the future decentralized sequencer. Participants can stake at vote.zknation.io.
⚙️ 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.
The ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program aims to: ⛓️ test and validate @tallyxyz staking infrastructure in preparation for the decentralized sequencer 🗳️increase delegated $ZK and active voting power via the delegate-to-stake mechanism
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…
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…
🙋♂️ Delegate-to-Stake To earn rewards in the Pilot Program, participants must delegate their $ZK to an active Delegate. This delegate-to-stake infrastructure is built into the @tallyxyz staking interface and aims to strengthen ZKsync governance by expanding active delegation and
Review the ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program refresher for more information. FAQ with extensive details will be dropping later this week 👇 forum.zknation.io/t/refresher-on…
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
The Pilot will run over 2 seasons lasting three months each. 🗓️Season 1: Launching Feb 9 Total reward cap: 10M $ZK Governance target: +200M active voting power 🗓️Season 2: Conditional to Season 1 Total reward cap: 25M $ZK Governance target: +500M active voting power
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.
🗳️ 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 Staking Launches: 3-10% APR, No Lockups
ZKsync has launched Season 1 of its staking program with flexible terms: **Key Details:** - Starting APR: 3% (target) - Maximum APR: 10% per season - Dynamic rates: APR adjusts daily based on participation levels - Higher staking = lower APR; lower staking = higher APR - No lockup periods - stake and unstake anytime - Rewards stream continuously **Important Notes:** - APR is targeted, not guaranteed - Rates are managed and can fluctuate - Daily updates to targeting The program aims to balance participation with sustainable reward distribution. More information available in the [official FAQ](https://forum.zknation.io/t/zknomics-staking-pilot-faq/901/2).
ZK Stack Enables Institutions to Launch Custom Enterprise Blockchains
ZKsync has launched **ZK Stack**, a platform allowing institutions to deploy customizable, enterprise-grade ZK blockchains. The solution addresses institutional needs for: - **Privacy and compliance** through cryptographic enforcement rather than trust-based systems - **Native interoperability** with Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem while maintaining governance independence - **Turnkey deployment** via Prividiums, which include built-in privacy, compliance, and permissioned access from day one The platform has attracted 30+ institutions including Citi and Deutsche Bank through the Prividium Breakthrough Initiative. [ADI Foundation](https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2016119936070877224?s=20) selected ZK Stack to bring emerging market users onchain using UAE sovereign rails. Analyst reports from [Delphi Digital](https://members.delphidigital.io/reports/zksync-building-a-trustworthy-settlement-layer-for-institutional-and-sovereign-finance) and [Messari](https://messari.io/report/zksync-prividiums-for-enterprise-grade-privacy) detail the institutional adoption thesis. ZK Stack chains inherit Ethereum security while offering sub-second ZK finality and selective disclosure capabilities for regulated use cases.
ZKsync Season 1 Staking Reaches 59M ZK Tokens, 15% of 400M Target
**Current Status:** - 59M $ZK tokens staked and growing - Target: 400M $ZK for Season 1 - Current participation: ~15% of goal **Key Details:** - Season 1 launches February 9th - Staking portal live at [vote.zknation.io](https://vote.zknation.io/dao/stake/direct) - Users can select active delegates and lock tokens - Early stakers positioned to earn rewards from day one The ZKsync staking program shows steady growth as the community prepares for the official Season 1 kickoff. Participants who stake before the launch date will be eligible for rewards immediately when the season begins.
ZKsync Season 1 Staking Program Launches February 9th with 10M $ZK Rewards
**ZKsync's ZKnomics Staking Pilot Program Season 1 begins Monday, February 9th at 10:00 AM ET.** Key details: - Rewards streaming starts February 9th, 10:00 AM ET - Season 1 duration: approximately 3 months - Total rewards pool: up to 10M $ZK tokens - Users can set up their staking positions now to be ready when rewards begin The program allows participants to stake $ZK tokens and earn rewards over the three-month period. Early preparation is encouraged to ensure readiness when the reward distribution commences. For more information and setup instructions, visit [ZKsync's official channels](https://zksync.io).