October has been an exciting month for the Zilliqa ecosystem as we continue to pave the way for Zilliqa 2.0. 

From development updates and ecosystem integrations to new partnerships that simplify user onboarding, we are strengthening Zilliqa's foundation as a leader in Web3 technology. 

Expect exciting news about the launch of Aventurine, the next milestone on the Zilliqa 2.0 roadmap, very soon!

Each step forward takes us closer to an interoperable and user-friendly future.

• Matt Dyer
  Zilliqa CEO

Check out all the highlights from the Zilliqa ecosystem for October 2024 below.

Zilliqa 2.0: Building towards Aventurine

The Zilliqa tech team is hard at work on Zilliqa 2.0, with the next milestone on the roadmap, Aventurine, just around the corner. 

This proto-mainnet release will remain a test network but will introduce key features such as cross-chain smart contracts and interoperability between EVM and Scilla, making it much easier and simpler to transact on the network. 

Aventurine will also lay the groundwork for a smooth transition to Zilliqa 2.0 upon mainnet launch.

Halving mining rewards as part of the shift to Proof-of-Stake

The community has passed a proposal to halve mining rewards as part of an ongoing shift to Proof-of-Stake for Zilliqa 2.0.

The new halving mechanism is a vital step as we continue transitioning the network towards full PoS consensus for a future-ready, greener, and more efficient 

A vision for the future of Web3

This month, Zilliqa group founder Max Kantelia unveiled an inspiring vision for the future of Web3, outlining the group’s strategic focus on propelling luxury brands and the entertainment sector into new realms of growth and engagement.

Zilliqa CEO Matt Dyer will also share his insights into what to expect from Zilliqa 2.0 in a similar interview, revealing how the upgraded network is positioned to make Web3 as easy to use as the internet through x-shards, smart accounts, and fast finality.

Web3Auth integrates with Zilliqa EVM

Zilliqa EVM is now supported by Web3Auth, enabling easy onboarding through facilitating social media logins and easy wallet creation.

This is a crucial step toward making Zilliqa more accessible to both experienced users and those new to Web3. The first five dApps to integrate Web3Auth will also receive a free 2 months of the platform’s Scale plan!

Simplifying cross-chain payments

Zilliqa has continued to enhance interoperability through its recent partnership with NOWPayments. 

This collaboration aims to make cross-chain payments faster, more secure, and easier to use across multiple ecosystems.

Catch Zilliqa at Devcon 2024

Looking ahead to November, Zilliqa Head of Research Zoltan Fazekas and Head of Product Anton Agafonov will be representing Zilliqa at Devcon 2024! 

We’re excited to join the global blockchain community to discuss developments, build connections, and share the exciting capabilities coming in Zilliqa 2.0.

Source : Zilliqa — Official Blog - Nov 1, 2024