ZNS Connect

**ZNS is transforming its chain voting system into a prediction game with real rewards.** - Vote on which blockchain network will win each day - Correct predictions earn prizes from a growing pool - Prize pool increases with every vote cast - Rewards distributed via Chainlink - 20% of daily pool rolls over to next day - Features 1-hour pause before voting ends - 5 winners selected daily The upgrade builds on ZNS's existing "Vote for Your Chains" feature, which lets users support their favorite blockchains across 33 networks with daily resets. [Vote now](http://zns.bio/gm-deploy?tab=vote)

**Upbit**, South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange with 73% market share and $2.5B daily volume, has launched its own blockchain called **GIWA** (Global Infrastructure for Web3 Access). **Key Technical Details:** - Ethereum Layer 2 built on OP Stack - 1-second block times - Full EVM compatibility - No native token (similar to Base) **Market Context:** Korea processed $1 trillion in crypto volume last year through Upbit. The exchange is now building infrastructure to support this massive flow. **Current Status:** - Testnet is live - Airdrop details to be announced The name "GIWA" references traditional Korean roof tiles - individually small but unbreakable when stacked together. [Full guide available](http://zns.bio/airdrops/giwa)

**Robinhood Chain testnet activity** Robinhood's testnet, built on Arbitrum L2, has processed over 4 million transactions in its first week. The platform has released a comprehensive guide on YouTube to help users navigate the testnet. **Key features now available:** - .hood domain names can be minted at [hoodnames.io](https://hoodnames.io/) - Robinhood Pass available for claiming - Full guide accessible at [YouTube](http://youtu.be/hSYl6sN7QxE) The testnet launch marks Robinhood's entry into Layer 2 infrastructure, leveraging Arbitrum's scaling technology. Users can participate by minting domains and claiming passes through the available platforms.

OpenSea has launched its Pass NFT, now available for users to claim. The Pass serves as an entry point for early positioning in OpenSea's ecosystem. **Key Details:** - Pass NFT can be minted upon completing required tasks - Step-by-step farming guide available at [zns.bio/airdrops/opensea](http://zns.bio/airdrops/opensea) - All airdrop tasks consolidated in one location - Similar to DataHaven Pass launch pattern The Pass NFT follows a structured claiming process designed for early participants.

Robinhood Chain's testnet has officially launched, offering early participants several on-chain activities. **Available Actions:** - Mint .hood domain names - Complete ecosystem tasks - Claim Robinhood Pass NFTs A comprehensive guide is available at [ZNS](http://zns.bio/airdrops/robinhood) with step-by-step instructions for testnet participation. The testnet provides users an opportunity to explore the network's functionality before mainnet deployment.

**ZNS Integration Goes Live** ZNS has launched its Build module on COTI Earn as part of Season 3: Momentum. Users can now mint .coti domains directly through the platform. **How to Participate:** - Navigate to the Build section on [COTI Earn](https://earn.coti.io/build) - Click Mint - Create your .coti domain - Receive +1,000 TPS (Token Points) per mint The integration connects on-chain identity with COTI's reward system. Season 3 distributes 1,250,000 $COTI weekly, totaling 15M $COTI for the season. Token Points earned through activities like domain minting are redeemable for $COTI at season's end. Qualifying strategies require a minimum $10 investment using $COTI, $gCOTI, $USDC, $wBTC, or $wETH.

**ZNS Connect is now operational on the BOB network**, introducing human-readable domain names to replace complex wallet addresses. **Key features:** - Users can register .bob domains for simplified identity management - Domains work across multiple Web3 platforms - Eliminates the need to share lengthy hexadecimal addresses The service aims to make blockchain interactions more accessible by providing memorable names instead of traditional 0x addresses. Users can mint their domains at zns.bio.

**ZNS Connect announces $ZNS token pre-sale details:** - **Fixed supply**: 200M tokens total - **Pre-sale allocation**: 5% (10M tokens) at $0.06-$0.08 - **Unlock schedule**: 50% at TGE, 50% linear over 6 months - **Market cap**: ~$596K initial, ~$19.7M fully diluted **Key utilities:** - Domain registration and renewals across 20+ networks - Governance voting on protocol upgrades - GM actions and smart contract deployment - Developer API access and SDK features **Pre-sale investor benefits:** - 50% lifetime discount on domain registrations - Free GM and deployment tools - Free NFT and token launch tools - Priority ecosystem features **Tokenomics structure:** - Team/advisors: 6-month cliff, 36-month vesting - Community-first approach with most supply for ecosystem growth - No VC funding - fully bootstrapped ZNS has generated $900K+ revenue across 90+ EVM networks with 500K+ on-chain interactions and tens of thousands of active domain holders.

**ZNS Connect just added 4 new blockchain networks** for instant GM messages and smart contract deployment: - **Push Chain** - [Deploy here](http://zns.bio/gm-deploy?filter=all&tab=deploy&search=push) - **Neura** - [Deploy here](http://zns.bio/gm-deploy?filter=all&tab=deploy&search=neura) - **IOPn** - [Deploy here](http://zns.bio/gm-deploy?filter=all&tab=deploy&search=opn) - **Rayls Labs** - [Deploy here](http://zns.bio/gm-deploy?filter=all&tab=deploy&search=rayls) **Key features:** - Send GM messages instantly across all chains - Deploy smart contracts with one click - More blockchain integrations coming soon This expansion continues ZNS Connect's mission to simplify cross-chain interactions and build decentralized identity infrastructure across multiple networks.

**ARC Testnet** is now live - Circle's $2.22B EVM Layer 1 focused on stablecoin-native finance. **Complete farming checklist:** - Add ARC Testnet via [Blockscout](https://testnet.arcscan.app) - Claim test USDC & EURC from [Circle Faucet](https://faucet.circle.com) - Mint .arc domains on [ZNS Connect](http://zns.bio/search?tab=smart&network=testnet&chain=5042002&net) - Deploy smart contracts with [1-click tools](http://zns.bio/gm-deploy?filter=all&search=arc&tab=deploy) - Swap on [Synthra DEX](https://testnet.arcscan.app/apps/synthra) and [Curve Finance](https://curve.finance/dex/arc/swap) - Mint NFTs on [Omni Hub](https://omnihub.xyz/create/arc-testnet) - Bridge assets via [Superbridge](https://superbridge.app) - Try [ArcFlow Finance](https://arcflow.finance) **Activities covered:** Domain minting, contract deployment, DEX swaps, NFT creation, bridging, and full ecosystem interactions. Full video guide available for step-by-step instructions.