About ZetaChain
Our mission is to build the Universal Blockchain that makes using Web3 as simple and unified as the internet for both humans and AI.
The Future We See
The blockchain revolution promised a new digital frontier – open, borderless, and controlled by its users. Yet today, we face a fractured landscape of isolated ecosystems, where innovation is constrained by technical boundaries and users are trapped in digital silos. This fragmentation threatens the very promise of decentralization.
At ZetaChain, we envision a future where blockchain technology fulfills its original promise of openness and innovation without borders. By building a Universal Blockchain, we aim to become the Universal Entrypoint to the decentralized world, unlocking true connectivity and freedom for all.
Universal Blockchain
The first Universal Layer-1 blockchain that connects all chains natively including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and beyond.
ZetaChain brings smart contract capabilities to Bitcoin and other non-programmable chains, enabling developers to build universal applications that manage native assets across all ecosystems without bridges or wrapped tokens.
Universal PoS
ZetaChain's Proof of Stake system, built on Cosmos SDK and Comet BFT, secures efficient cross-chain operations with:
- 4-Second block time with Instant Finality
- Core Validators and Gateway Validators to ensure network and cross-chain security
- Incentive mechanisms that prioritize security across all connected chains
Universal EVM
Universal EVM is ZetaChain's execution layer that allows smart contracts to interact with any connected blockchain, enabling developers to:
- Manage and interact with native assets, contracts, and wallets across connected chains
- Create applications with built-in cross-chain capabilities within a familiar EVM environment
Universal Smart Contracts
Universal Smart Contracts single EVM contracts deployed on ZetaChain. They can read from and write to any connected blockchain, streamlining cross-chain development by:
- Orchestrating complex multi-chain actions
- Accessing liquidity across different networks
- Delivering unified, cross-chain user experiences
- Extending functionality with additional chain-specific contracts when needed
Zeta Token
ZETA is the native asset of ZetaChain — a Proof-of-Stake blockchain built for Universal Interoperability. Every transaction, validator reward, governance vote, and cross-chain interaction within the ZetaChain ecosystem is powered by ZETA.
ZETA enables developers and users to seamlessly move value, deploy cross-chain apps, and interact across any connected chain — including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and beyond.
Gas Transactions
ZETA is used as gas for executing transactions on ZetaChain’s EVM and cross-chain smart contracts. This includes cross-chain messaging and bundled gas payments that cover outbound transactions to connected chains.
Staking and Network Security
Validators stake ZETA to secure the network, and delegators can participate by staking to validators. Rewards and penalties (slashing) maintain security and decentralization.
Staking →Governance
ZETA holders vote on network upgrades, monetary policy, and ecosystem initiatives, shaping the evolution of the Universal Blockchain.
Governance →In the press
Coin Terminal and ZetaChain Unite to Launch AI-Powered Crypto Hackathon with $1M in Funding
CoinTerminal, one of the leading crypto IDO launchpads, has partnered with ZetaChain, the new L1 and Universal Blockchain for cross-chain interoperability, to host an exclusive online hackathon.
Google Cloud partners with ZetaChain to strengthen Universal Blockchain
Google Cloud has joined forces with ZetaChain to support its Universal Blockchain.
