Zilliqa-based neobank Zeeves is set to launch its first batch of debit cards in May 2023!

This will allow customers to easily make payments using either fiat or ZIL at supported points of sale, as well as purchase ZIL within their accounts.

Early adopters will receive exciting rewards for helping to test the platform, including a free debit card and three months of service.

At launch, Zeeves neobank will be available for customers living in Europe and European citizens who are living abroad.

Learn more about how to sign up for a Zeeves debit card below:

http://blog.zilliqa.com/zeeves-neobank-to-launch-first-ever-zilliqa-debit-card/

EVM compatibility is now live on the Zilliqa mainnet, which means you can now use MetaMask to store, send, and receive ZIL.

Check out our guide on how to configure MetaMask to connect to the Zilliqa EVM network below:

blog.zilliqa.com/how-to-set-up-zilliqa-evm-in-metamask/

With the recent launch of EVM compatibility on the Zilliqa mainnet, you can now send ZIL direcly to your MetaMask wallet.

To find out how to send ZIL from a Zilliqa wallet such as ZilPay to your MetaMask account, read our guide below:
blog.zilliqa.com/how-to-send-zil-to-metamask/

The Zilliqa mainnet is now EVM compatible, which means that users can send, store, and receive ZIL using popular wallets such as MetaMask!

Learn more about how to send ZIL from your MetaMask account to other wallets in the blog post below:
blog.zilliqa.com/how-to-send-zil-from-metamask/

Nyayomat is building a Buy Now, Pay Later platform on the Zilliqa blockchain to empower small merchants across Africa with access to credit through decentralised lending.

We spoke to founder and CEO Samwel Odundo about their incubation through ZILHive, enrolment in the CV Labs accelerator programme, and exciting plans for the future.
Read the full interview below:

https://blog.zilliqa.com/nyayomat-boosting-prosperity-in-the-african-marketplace-with-zilliqa/

It has been a massive month for the Zilliqa network!

April saw the first implementation of EVM compatibility on mainnet, a landmark upgrade that opens up the Zilliqa ecosystem to wider interoperability and adoption.

"This is a massive milestone for the Zilliqa network and I encourage everyone to try out these new EVM-related features, whether you’re an everyday ZIL holder or a Solidity developer looking for a network that can scale to meet the demands of your application," says Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyer.

We also revealed insights into the development of Zilliqa 2.0 and saw a number of projects in the Zilliqa ecosystem launch exciting new features.

Read all the highlights from April 2023 below: https://blog.zilliqa.com/zilliqa-monthly-newsletter-apr-2023/

Avely Finance has officially launched its liquid staking protocol on the Zilliqa mainnet.

The protocol and stZIL token are live in a beta phase and open to all users on the network, bringing more utility and flexibility to staking on Zilliqa and building a strong foundation for DeFi growth.

Find out more about Avely Finance's liquid staking protocol and stZIL token below:

https://blog.zilliqa.com/avely-finance-launches-liquid-staking-on-zilliqa-mainnet/

We're always looking for better ways to keep everybody updated on the latest ecosystem news and offer support to developers and users.

That's why we're moving our official community relations and support channels from Telegram to our new and improved Discord!

From today all official community, support, and developer feedback will be conducted through the Zilliqa Discord, which now includes a new capabilities that make it far easier to seek support from the team and stay up to date on the latest network upgrades and ecosystem news.

Find out more below:

blog.zilliqa.com/discord-is-now-the-official-home-for-the-zilliqa-community/

Liquid staking is officially live on Zilliqa through Avely Finance, and it just became even better.

To boost liquidity and early adoption, Avely Finance has removed its 10% protocol fee and 1 $stZIL withdrawal fee.

This means that for a limited time, users can enjoy free auto-restaking with a minimum SSN commission fee of 4%.

Learn more about Avely Finance's liquid staking protocol on the Zilliqa blog: https://blog.zilliqa.com/avely-finance-launches-liquid-staking-on-zilliqa-mainnet/

Or head to the Avely dApp to start staking now: https://dapp.avely.fi/

Attention gzil holders! Proposal to implement gZil delegation allowing gZil holders to delegate voting rights to other wallets is live now.

By introducing this system, the aim is to encourage more gZIL holders to actively participate in voting. The proposal involves developing a new smart contract, the gZIL delegation contract, which will record the delegation of voting rights accurately.

Modifying the Snapshot protocol will ensure that delegated gZIL can be used for voting without exceeding the total amount owned. This initiative is expected to simplify governance voting processes and increase engagement in Zilliqa's governance for the platform's development.

if you are a gZIL holder, be sure to cast your vote on this important proposal now https://governance.zilliqa.com/#/gzil/proposal/QmPUtLhTC2yL88hsjndc8of18nco4L5WdWMU1ETAV2hdvf

Attention Zilliqa fans and game developers!

Don't miss out on Web3 Gaming Week in Singapore next month, presented by Google Cloud and the Pit!

Enjoy six days of networking, learning, and building during the event, or take a break to try out Web3War, the free-to-play Web3 first-person shooter built by Roll1ng Thund3rz and secured by Zilliqa.

Attendees can also enter a game jam hosted at the event, where they will compete with others to build the best Web3 game and win exciting prizes and partner awards!

Learn more about Web3 Gaming Week here: https://jumpcrypto.com/thepit/google-the-pit-web3-gaming-week/

stZIL, the token that powers the liquid staking protocol recently launched by Avely Finance, is now listed on LunarCrush!

LunarCrush offers real-time insights, social media data, trading, and portfolio tools, allowing anyone to participate in a decentralised economy where they can earn tokens through engagement.

Avely's liquid staking protocol recently went live on the Zilliqa mainnet, creating a range of exciting opportunities for the growth of DeFi on Zilliqa and giving stakers flexibility through its stZIL token.

We are thrilled to see major projects within the Zilliqa ecosystem working together to drive utility that creates value for everyone in the community.

Get started with liquid staking through the Avely dApp: https://dapp.avely.fi/

Or head to LunarCrush for real-time insights on tokens across a range of networks: https://lunarcrush.com/

🔔ATTENTION Zilliqa Community!

We've identified an issue with the Zilliqa network that is causing slow block production times, impacting overall network functionality and hindering smart contracts from executing properly.

Our initial efforts to address this through an automated recovery process weren't successful.

Unfortunately, we're now faced with the need to conduct a thorough recovery to restore the Zilliqa network to its normal operating capacity. This means that the network, along with functionalities such as withdrawals and deposits, will need to go offline for the next 12 to 24 hours.

We understand the inconvenience this may cause and we deeply regret the disruption. We'll be updating everyone here as we work on restoring the network, and we appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Stay tuned, and thank you for being part of our #ZilFam.

The Zilliqa Core Team

Hello Zilliqa Community!

We are pleased to announce that the network restoration processes have been completed, with block production times returning to normal.

Functionality across the network has now resumed and smart contracts should once again be executing properly.
It is now safe to resume withdrawal and deposit functionalities on the network.

We would like to extend our gratitude for your patience during this period of restoration and we understand that these disruptions may have caused inconvenience.

Rest assured that our team will continue to monitor the network performance closely to prevent future issues and provide a root cause in the coming days. If any anomalies are detected, we will promptly address them and keep you updated.

The Zilliqa Core Team

Online NFT minting platform NFTs2Me has now added support for the Zilliqa network.

Following the recent launch of EVM compatibility on the Zilliqa mainnet, anyone can now use NFTs2Me to mint Zilliqa NFTs using popular wallets like MetaMask at no cost.

Thanks to our native implementation of EVM compatibility, minting NFTs on the Zilliqa network is now as simple as with any other EVM-compatible chain.

Learn more about NFTs2Me adding support for Zilliqa EVM below:

blog.zilliqa.com/nfts2me-adds-support-for-zilliqa-evm/

It has been a busy month for the Zilliqa ecosystem!

May saw the first implemention of a liquid staking protocol on mainnet by Avely Finance, which allows ZIL holders to stake their tokens while maintaining flexibility and liquidity.

"Enabling liquid staking opens up a new dimension of possibilities for Zilliqa, empowering users to actively participate in the network's consensus while having the flexibility to access their staked assets when needed," says Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyer.

We also made significant improvements to the way we engage with the Zilliqa user and developer community, migrating official community relations channels to Discord.

With EVM compatibility live on the Zilliqa mainnet, multi-chain dApps such as NFTs2Me have begun adding support for Zilliqa, and users can now easily connect popular wallets like MetaMask to the network.

Read all the highlights from May 2023 below:
https://blog.zilliqa.com/zilliqa-monthly-newsletter-may-2023/

We have reopened the proposal to introduce gZIL delegation, allowing the community to vote on a major improvement to governance on Zilliqa.

gZIL delegation would allow gZIL holders to securely delegate their voting rights to trusted parties and more easily utilise the voting power of their tokens.

Find out more about the gZIL delegation proposal and have your say on the future of Zilliqa's governance : https://blog.zilliqa.com/empowering-zilliqa-governance-with-gzil-delegation-your-vote-matters-more-than-ever/

The Zilliqa infrastructure team has proposed an adjustment to staking rewards to ensure the long-term sustainability of the Zilliqa network.

This change will begin moving the network towards the long-term goal of zero inflation and is part of several consensus reward changes that align with the roadmap for the deployment of Zilliqa 2.0.

Reducing the inflation of ZIL fosters a healthier token economy for the Zilliqa network and improves the long-term outlook of its value within the ecosystem.

Find out more about this proposed staking APR change and have your say on the Zilliqa governance forum: https://blog.zilliqa.com/road-to-zilliqa-2-0-adjusting-staking-rewards-for-long-term-sustainability/

Web4 has just dropped the first ever multi-chain music and Art NFT on Token Traxx!

HappyHappyJoyJoy NFTs are now minted and available to purchase across multiple major blockchains, including Zilliqa!

If Zilliqa is the first chain to sell out of NFTs, holders on Zilliqa will receive 1,000 $TRAXX and a Silver Membership!

One lucky buyer from the first blockchain to sell out of NFTs will also win 10,000 TRAXX and a Platinum Membership.

If Zilliqa wins the competition, we will refund buyers of the first 5 NFTs purchased on the Zilliqa marketplace!

Check out the NFTs below, featuring unique artwork by Web4 and music by Tommy Danvers:
https://www.tokentraxx.com/tracks/happyhappyjoyjoy

Get your HappyHappyJoyJoy NFT and help make Zilliqa the first community to sell out on Token Traxx.

Demex has added supported for ZIL lending and borrowing to Nitron, its multi-chain, non-custodial money market.

This means users can now earn income by lending out their ZIL on the platform or use their tokens as collateral to borrow other assets.

The addition of Zilliqa support to Nitron is another major step forward for the growing DeFi ecosystem on Zilliqa, bringing more opportunities for ZIL holders to use their tokens across decentralised exchanges, money markets, and more!

Get started with Nitron here: https://app.dem.exchange/nitron/

For more information on this announcement and a step-by-step guide on how to deposit ZIL on Demex, check out this blog post: https://blog.dem.exchange/demex-partners-with-zilliqa-the-home-of-zil/