Upgrade v9.2.0 has been successfully deployed to the Zilliqa mainnet!

This network upgrade adds enhanced interoperability between EVM and Scilla contracts for fungible tokens, new tools for developers, improved network performance, and more.

Read more about what's new in upgrade v9.2.0 on the Zilliqa blog:

https://blog.zilliqa.com/upcoming-upgrade-of-zilliqa-mainnet-to-v9-2/

Join Kevin and the Zeeves team today for an incredible AMA session, as they unveil their cutting-edge NeoBank cards.

⏰ Today, July 7, 2023 at 15:00 CEST
📍https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIt7y75eBew

Read more about Zeeves' Telegram-based neobank wallet and activity tool powered by the Zilliqa blockchain https://blog.zilliqa.com/zeeves-neobank-to-launch-first-ever-zilliqa-debit-card/

June was an exciting month for the Zilliqa network and ecosystem!

We submitted two new proposals to improve governance and ensure the long-term sustainability of consensus rewards as we continue to work towards the deployment of Zilliqa 2.0.

The mainnet was also upgrade to v9.2, bringing enhanced #EVM compatibility, better performance and new tools for developers to test out their applications.

"As always, I would like to thank the Zilliqa team for their hard work in delivering new functionality to the network, as well as the community of users and developers for their unfailing commitment and passion in growing the ecosystem of dApps and services on Zilliqa," says CEO Matt Dyer.

Check out the highlights from June 2023 below:

blog.zilliqa.com/zilliqa-monthly-newsletter-jun-2023/

Roll1ng Thund3rz is poised to deliver a one-stop solution for Web3 entertainment while driving transaction volume and adoption across the Zilliqa network.

From the innovative Skill2Earn mechanics of WEB3WAR to a built-in NFT marketplace and entertainment features, the Roll1ng Thund3rz team is building a powerful suite of tools integrated within a single accessible platform that will introduce mainstream gamers to the world of Web3 entertainment.

Read more about Roll1ng Thund3rz and how its mission will grow the Zilliqa ecosystem in our interview with CTO and co-founder Valentin Cobelea : blog.zilliqa.com/how-roll1ng-thund3rz-will-boost-zilliqas-growth-with-a-fresh-take-on-gaming/

Zeeves, the Web3 neobank powered by the Zilliqa blockchain, is rolling out its first batch of #Zilliqa debit cards to users, allowing them to make everyday payments with $ZIL!

Want to know more about how Zeeves is building a next-generation neobank on the Zilliqa blockchain?

Check out the highlights from the recent AMA with CTO Oleg Rubin and CEO Aleksandr Safonov:
https://blog.zilliqa.com/how-zeeves-is-building-a-next-generation-neobank-on-zilliqa/

Want to know more about the future of gaming on Zilliqa and the exciting opportunities it brings to digital artists?

Join us for a live Twitter Spaces with Dr. Death and Roll1ng Thund3rz, where Dr. Death will join Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyer and Roll1ng Thund3rz CTO Valentin Cobelea to discuss the boundless possibilities of Web3 entertainment, the launch of exclusive Join_The_Order weapon skin #NFTs for WEB3WAR game and much more!

Don't miss out - tune in at 16:30 UTC on Thursday, July 20th!

https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1vAGRAAyaNZKl

Tune in today for a live AMA on gZIL and decentralised governance with Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyer and Head of Research Zoltan Fazekas!

We'll be taking questions from the community on our plans for gZIL and giving more insight into proposed changes such as voting power delegation.

Don't miss this chance to learn more about the growing utility of gZIL! Join the AMA today at 1:30 pm UTC.

Watch us live on Youtube: https://bit.ly/gzil

Developers are the engine of the Zilliqa network, building the applications and platforms that drive growth across the ecosystem.

To ensure that builders on Zilliqa have maximum opportunity to reach their potential, we're bringing several improvements to the way we communicate with developers, including easier ways to seek support and regular office hours with the Zilliqa technical team.

Read more about how we're levelling up our support for developers on Zilliqa: blog.zilliqa.com/levelling-up-developer-support-on-zilliqa/

Today we are celebrating 6 years of Zilliqa! 🎉

What began life as an idea at NUS has blossomed into a story of success and innovation across a plethora of sectors.

Thank you to #Zilfam everywhere who have stayed loyal to our vision for blockchain and continued to support us. And, believe us when we say, we’re just getting started…

#Zilliqa #Blockchain #ZilliqaTurns6

Want to learn more about the latest mainnet upgrade and new capabilities like #EVM compatibility?

Don't miss the first office hours session for #Zilliqa developers, where CTO Richard Watts will field questions from builders on the network.

Tune in at 10:00 UTC on Thursday, August 3rd to join the discussion:
https://meet.google.com/nrb-qxjj-ozn

A new Zilliqa Improvement Proposal (ZIP-21) has just been published, detailing how Zilliqa EVM can invoke fungible token contracts written in Scilla.

This means that ZRC-2 tokens can now appear as ERC-20 tokens to other contracts, bringing improved interoperability to the Zilliqa EVM network and allowing fungible tokens written in Scilla to be transacted as EVM-compatible tokens.

To learn out more about the Zilliqa EVM's support for fungible Scilla tokens, check out our blog: blog.zilliqa.com/zilliqa-evm-now-supports-fungible-scilla-tokens/

July was an important month for Zilliqa, marking the 6th anniversary of the blockchain and seeing a number of important steps forward for the network being made.

These included two major proposals being passed to deliver more sustainable rewards and governance, enhanced interoperability between Scilla and EVM , and the rollout of the first-ever Zilliqa debit cards.

"July was an important month for Zilliqa, marking the sixth anniversary since we first introduced Zilliqa to the world," says Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyer.

"We’ve achieved a lot during that period, but believe me when I say we are just getting started and I am beyond excited to see the development of the network and its ecosystem continuing to progress so well."


Check out all the highlights from the Zilliqa ecosystem in July 2023: blog.zilliqa.com/zilliqa-monthly-newsletter-jul-2023/

Attention Zilfam!

We are aware of an ongoing issue currently affecting the Zilliqa network. Our technical teams are actively investigating and working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Please be advised: Transactions might be delayed or may not process during this period.

We appreciate your patience and understanding. Updates to follow.

Zilfam! We're pleased to announce that the earlier issue affecting the Zilliqa network has been successfully resolved. All system functionalities have been restored and transactions should be processing as normal.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Soulless Citadel is merging NFT collectibles with storytelling through the Shibui cinematic universe!

Want to learn more about their ambitious plans, roadmap, and multi-chain approach, as well as catch up on the latest news from the Zilliqa ecosystem?

Don't miss our live AMA at 14:00 UTC on Tuesday, August 15th!

We are pleased to announce the formation of Zilliqa Group - a unified company structure encompassing integrated businesses building the future of Web3 on the Zilliqa network.

This is a visionary step for the ecosystem that will serve as a foundation for growing adoption and rolling out new ventures that link and build upon new technology created by other elements within the group structure.

“This transition is our pledge to every developer, innovator and user out there – that we will consistently pioneer, adapt and deliver solutions that don't just meet the current demands of the market, but set new benchmarks for excellence for the entire industry,” says Zilliqa Group CEO Matt Dyer.

Read more about the introduction of Zilliqa Group below: https://blog.zilliqa.com/introducing-zilliqa-group-a-new-chapter-in-zilliqas-journey/

Tyron S$I DAO has officially begun rolling out TyronDEX, a new decentralised exchange built on Zilliqa that merges sovereign identity functionality with powerful DeFi tools.

Want to find out more about the exciting features coming to TyronDEX and the platform's S$I stablecoin?

Read our full interview with the co-founders of Tyron S$I DAO: https://blog.zilliqa.com/tyron-brings-sovereign-identity-to-defi-with-tyrondex/

Zilfam! In case you missed it, There is a new Trading channel now where community can discuss about token price & share charts, Please do join this channel.

Here is link for new Channel https://t.me/ZilliqaMarketTalk

Note - Trading channel is officially endorsed but managed by Ambassadors & Zilliqans.

Attention Zilfam! A new proposal has been published on the governance forum seeking to introduce a hybrid consensus mechanism that will see Staked Seed Nodes play a role in securing the Zilliqa network.

This proposed change offers a blend of the best attributes from proof-of-work and proof-of-stake, and lays the foundation for a smooth transition to Zilliqa 2.0!

Find out more about the proposed hybrid consensus mechanism and share your thoughts below: https://gov.zilliqa.com/t/gp007-hybrid-consensus/1558#Consensus

The latest version of the Scilla plugin for Hardhat has been released, bringing helpful new features to devs building EVM dApps on the Zilliqa network.

The plugin allows Scilla contracts to be tested in the same way that developers would use ethers.js for Solidity, and version 3.4.8 now allows users to run Scilla tools using containers, removing the need to build Scilla executables explicitly.

Find out more about the latest features of the Scilla plugin for Hardhat below: https://blog.zilliqa.com/scilla-plugin-for-hardhat-updated-to-v3-4-8/

It has been a productive and exciting August for the Zilliqa ecosystem. The major highlight from the last month was the formation of the Zilliqa Group, a corporate structure that unlocks a framework for integrated ventures building exciting solutions on the Zilliqa network.

"With the innovative and promising ventures operating under the group’s umbrella, we feel this new approach will lead to a compounding effect for Zilliqa’s growth and drive more transaction volume on the Zilliqa blockchain as we build out use cases that take advantage of our network’s best features," says Matt Dyer, Zilliqa Group CEO.

This month also continued development of Zilliqa 2.0, including a new proposal to introduce a hybrid consensus mechanism as the blockchain takes its first steps towards adopting Proof-of-Stake.

Read all the highlights from the Zilliqa ecosystem for August 2023: https://blog.zilliqa.com/zilliqa-monthly-newsletter-aug-2023/