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Mainnet Node Software Upgrade: ZEN 5.0.5 is Available to Download

The new version ZEN 5.0.5 is available to download on GitHub and via Docker and can be downloaded via the button below.Release v5.0.5 · HorizenOfficial/zenzend v5.0.5 Zend 5.0.4 is going to deprecate on Mainnet at block #1679880, which will occur on December 12th 2024 at approximately 06:00 PM UTC. Please, update to a newer version before December 12...https://github.comZEN 5.0.5 is the official Release for Mainnet and Testnet.ZEN 5.0.4 is going to deprecate on Mainnet at block #1679880, on D...

A New Chapter Begins: Welcome to Horizen's Brand Evolution

Today marks an exciting new chapter as we unveil our updated brand identity. This isn’t just a visual refresh - it’s an evolution that brings us closer to achieving our mission, uniting everyone who believes in a future powered by privacy-preserving technology and verifiable trust. We’ve created our new brand with purpose, to embody our mission and resonate with everyone who shares our vision for a secure, decentralized, and verifiable world. A Vision Rooted in Connection and InnovationHorize...

Q3 2024 Review: The Opening of A New Era for Horizen

The third quarter of 2024 was transformative for Horizen, as major governance decisions, tokenomics upgrades, and technical advancements set the stage for its next phase of growth. With the launch of Horizen 2.0 on the horizon, here’s a detailed breakdown of the key highlights from July to September 2024:HighlightsNew ZEN Tokenomics for Horizen 2.0 Horizen @horizenglobal ZenIP 42407 Voting Result: Passed! We’re excited to announce that ZenIP 42407 has passed with nearly 100% of participants v...

The New Tokenomics of Horizen 2.0: A Major Step Forward

The passing of ZenIP 42407 officially introduces new tokenomics for Horizen 2.0. This marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Horizen ecosystem, setting the stage for long-term growth and stability, aligning the network’s financial model with its long-term vision of becoming a leader in the zk space. This change is part of Horizen’s larger goal to enhance its ecosystem for decentralized applications, particularly those utilizing zero-knowledge technology. These tokenomics changes addre...

Horizen 2.0: Overcoming Barriers with ZK

In the ever-evolving landscape of blockchain technology, zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs have emerged as a much-needed innovation. These cryptographic methods allow one party to prove the validity of a statement to another without revealing any underlying details. In this article, we'll explore how Horizen 2.0 leverages ZK technology to address critical challenges in the blockchain space and enable a new generation of decentralized applications.What is ZK?Zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs are built ...

Build Smarter dApps with Real-Time Data on Horizen

Horizen is integrating Goldsky, Web3’s real-time data platform, to provide high-performance blockchain indexing, instant subgraphs, and customizable data streaming pipelines. This integration gives developers the tools to build powerful dApps faster, with richer data and greater responsiveness on Horizen. Goldsky streams live blockchain data directly into applications, enabling advanced analytics, automated workflows, and interactive experiences across Horizen’s privacy-first ecosystem. Horiz...

Welcome to Privacy on Base

A new chapter for onchain privacy begins today. Horizen has officially launched its mainnet on Base, bringing a practical and compliance-friendly path to private onchain activity - one that fits seamlessly into the Ethereum environment millions already use. This launch completes our transition from an isolated proof-of-work chain to a fully EVM-native chain that settles to Ethereum. For everyday users, this shift means faster transactions, lower fees, and access to tools and apps that feel fa...

ZenIP 42409: ZenIP 42407 Addendum, Horizen 2.0 Tokenomics Proposal

There is a new ZenIP Proposal that recently passed, ZenIP 42409, which is an Addendum to ZenIP 42407: Horizen Tokenomics Proposal. The timeline for the vote on ZenIP 42409 was that voting opened on Monday, April 21st, 2025, at 12pm EST, and closed on Thursday, April 24th, 2025, at 12pm EST. With a quorum of 142% and 99.39% (1.1M $ZEN) of the votes FOR, the proposal passed! The full results of the vote can be found on Snapshot here. Let’s review this ZenIP proposal below, and we’ll also remind...

How to Stake ZEN on Horizen Mainnet

ZEN Staking is Open. Stake Now before Reward Distribution Begins on Monday, July 27.

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• Horizen
• Staking

Trade With Proof, Not Trust: How Obscura Is Making Reputation Private and Verifiable

Horizen Ecosystem Builder Spotlight: Obscura

• Privacy
• Verification
• Zk

$ZEN Staking is Back on Horizen

The Horizen DAO voted to approve a new $ZEN staking program on Horizen, aligning token holders with long-term ecosystem growth and participation.

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• Staking
• Horizen