This guide provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough on how to stake Zilliqa 2.0 with Stakin, enabling both new and seasoned users to participate in securing the network and earn staking rewards under the upgraded Proof-of-Stake model.
What is Zilliqa 2.0?
Zilliqa 2.0 is a full protocol migration to a new architecture built on Proof-of-Stake (PoS), designed to replace the legacy Zilliqa 1.0 system while maintaining backward compatibility. It introduces a completely new consensus layer powered by Pipelined Fast-Hotstuff, along with a streamlined validator model, redesigned staking contracts, native EVM and Scilla smart contract support, and more efficient on-chain accounting.
Unlike a typical upgrade, Zilliqa 2.0 is a new protocol launched in parallel with Zilliqa 1.0 and designed to inherit its full state, balances, smart contracts, and accounts, through a seamless chain migration. This new system significantly reduces network overhead, improves block finality (targeting ~2 seconds), and enables scalable permissionless participation by both validators and delegators through a new dual-layer staking framework.
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Step 1 - Add Zilliqa Network to Metamask Wallet
- Visit https://chainlist.org, and in the search bar, type "Zilliqa EVM".
- Click the "Add to Metamask". When prompted by Metamask, click "Approve" to add the network.
Step 2- Send ZIL from ZilPay wallet to Metamask wallet (optional)
If you need to migrate your ZIL from ZilPay to MetaMask, follow this procedure:
- Copy your 0x address from MetaMask.
- Use the Zilliqa Address Converter to convert it to a zil1 address.
- In ZilPay, click Send, enter the zil1 address, set the amount, and confirm.
Your ZIL should appear in MetaMask shortly. For detailed instructions, refer to the full migration guide.
Step 3 - Confirm ZIL Balance in MetaMask
- Once your ZIL is available, your MetaMask wallet will show the updated balance. You’re now ready to proceed with staking through the Zilliqa 2.0 portal.
Step 4 – Stake ZIL on the New Staking Platform
- Visit the New staking platform at https://stake.zilliqa.com/ and click “Connect wallet” to connect using Metamask.
- Once your wallet is connected, select the Non-liquid staking option. From the list of available validators, choose Staking and click on our profile. Non-liquid ZIL staking allows users to withdraw rewards without unstaking their principal. Rewards can also be restaked to increase future earnings, and users may update the registered address to delegate unstaking and claims to another wallet.
- Enter the amount of ZIL you wish to delegate and click “Stake” to confirm. Please note that the minimum required to stake on Zilliqa 2.0 is 100 ZIL, plus approximately 12 ZIL to cover transaction fees, ensure your wallet holds at least this amount before proceeding.
- A MetaMask popup will appear. Click “Confirm” to approve the transaction.
- Congratulations! Your ZIL has been successfully staked, and you’re now earning rewards.
- You can monitor the performance of your staking activity directly from the dashboard.
Step 4 - Claiming Rewards
- To claim your staking rewards, return to the staking portal and connect your wallet. Navigate to the “Claim” section, review your available rewards, and confirm the transaction. Rewards are distributed in ZIL and can be claimed without unstaking your principal.
Step 5 - How to Unstake ZIL on Zilliqa 2.0
- Go to the Zilliqa 2.0 Staking Portal and connect your MetaMask wallet. Select the Non-liquid option and choose Staking as your validator.
- To unstake, scroll to the second section of the dashboard (right-hand side) and click Unstake. Enter the amount of ZIL you want to unstake (e.g., 20), then click Unstake.
- A MetaMask extension window will appear prompting you to confirm the transaction. Click Confirm to proceed.
- Congratulations! Your ZIL has been successfully unstaked
DISCLAIMER: This is not financial advice. Staking, delegation, and cryptocurrencies involve a high degree of risk, and there is always the possibility of loss, including the failure of all staked digital assets. Additionally, delegators are at risk of slashing in case of security or liveness faults on some protocols. We advise you to do your due diligence before choosing a validator.
