ZeusNode officially launches Epoch 1, dedicated to bringing 1% of $BTC into the Solana ecosystem.
Introduction to ZeusNode
ZeusNode, built on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), provides core power for ZeusLayer. It serves as a Layer 1.5 solution for Solana, achieving native integration of $BTC with Solana in a permissionless manner.
The core mission of ZeusNode: to achieve native operation of $BTC in a high-performance environment on Solana while ensuring the security of cross-chain assets.
Epoch Launch
Epoch 1 has officially launched, and ZeusNode has deployed Operators and Guardians to oversee network security, with Bitcoin trading functionality set to open soon.
Guardian Audit Completed
The audit of the ZeusNode Guardian delegation mechanism has been completed, and the remaining components are undergoing final review. A complete report will be released after the comprehensive audit of ZeusLayer is completed.
ZeusNode Operation Mechanism
ZeusNode establishes a trustless interaction mechanism between Bitcoin and Solana through the collaboration of Operators and Guardians.
In the scenario of Bitcoin to Solana, the Operator collects transaction proposals and submits them to the Guardian for verification and signing. Once verified, the Operator transmits the interaction request across blockchains, achieving secure and efficient cross-chain operations.
With the activation of Operators in the Zeus Network, the ZeusNode Guardian delegation mechanism is officially open, paving the way for requests from Bitcoin to Solana.
Guardian Delegation: The Cornerstone of $BTC on Solana
Each Guardian is responsible for transaction verification, ensuring the integrity of ZeusNode and the security of ZPL-assets. Guardians supervise transaction verification and facilitate seamless and secure interactions between Bitcoin and Solana.
To accommodate Bitcoin liquidity providers of different scales, ZeusNode offers two different Guardian programs:
Guardian: Only reputable entities can become Guardians to protect network security, open to all participants who are ready to delegate $ZEUS and actively contribute to network security.
Institutional Guardian: Tailored for large-scale $BTC liquidity providers, allowing them to establish private Guardians to enhance asset management on Solana, not open for delegation to $ZEUS holders.
ZeusNode will introduce up to 10 Guardians and a suitable number of Institutional Guardians to ensure robust security and scalability.
Guardian
As the core of the ZeusNode trustless mechanism, it ensures the security of cross-chain interactions. Reputable entities can become Guardians by staking a specific amount of $ZEUS without a minimum $BTC deposit requirement. Staking activates their role in maintaining network security.
Institutional Guardian
Designed to meet the needs of large-scale liquidity providers, enabling them to efficiently manage and optimize large amounts of $BTC.
The Institutional Guardian model serves institutions capable of handling significant $BTC inflows into Solana. The participation threshold is a minimum deposit of 500 $BTC, with no upper limit on $BTC inflow capacity, ensuring flexibility and scalability.
ZeusNode Development Plan
To ensure the secure and seamless introduction of Bitcoin liquidity, Zeus Network collaborates with cryptographers and security experts to develop a phased capacity model to strengthen its security foundation.
Dynamic Ratio: $ZEUS-$BTC
With the launch of ZeusNode Epoch 1, the delegation process has successfully initiated the first batch of Guardians, with an initial $ZEUS to $BTC ratio of 20,000:1, allocating secure capacity to manage $BTC inflows.
When the delegation of Guardians reaches 5,000,000 $ZEUS, the ratio will be dynamically adjusted to unlock unlimited $BTC inflow capacity, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness to market demand.
Network Capacity
This journey begins with the activation of the ZeusNode and Guardian delegation programs, allowing users to delegate their $ZEUS and actively participate in the security and growth of the network.
As the network develops, ZeusNode will introduce more Guardians and Institutional Guardians, gradually unlocking more $ZEUS delegation slots to enhance network security and maximize $BTC capacity while paving the way for the integration of other UTXO-based assets.
Epoch 1: Building Security Foundations
According to the basic security ratio, once the network achieves full security through the delegation of 500,000 $ZEUS, it will open 25 $BTC inflow into Solana. The $BTC in this phase will first be introduced in the form of $zBTC supported by APOLLO, marking the birth of the first ZPL asset.
Timeline: Ongoing
Guardians: 1
Institutional Guardians: 0
Network Capacity: 25 $BTC / 500,000 $ZEUS
Epoch 2 & 3: Expanding Network Capacity
By activating three additional Guardians and introducing Institutional Guardians to enhance capacity. With institutional Bitcoin liquidity support, it is expected to introduce 1,100 $BTC. Therefore, network capacity will significantly increase, supporting up to 12,000,000 $ZEUS in delegation.
Timeline: Q1 2025
Guardians: 4
Institutional Guardians: 2
Network Capacity: 1,100 $BTC / Up to 12,000,000 $ZEUS
Epoch 4 & 5: Maximizing Network Capacity
To realize the vision of bringing 1% of Bitcoin liquidity into Solana, this phase aims to maximize network capacity by fully activating 10 Guardians and multiple Institutional Guardians. By achieving full delegation for each Guardian, it will enable unlimited $BTC inflow, laying the foundation for seamless expansion and liquidity growth on Solana.
Timeline: Q1/Q2 2025
Guardians: 10
Institutional Guardians: 4
Network Capacity: 2,250 $BTC / Up to 25,000,000 $ZEUS
Epoch 6 & 7: UTXO & xyzBTC Integration
This phase focuses on enabling UTXO-based assets and xyzBTC to flow seamlessly into Solana, unlocking new opportunities for asset interaction and use cases. This step represents a transformative leap in connecting Bitcoin liquidity to Solana, providing users with unparalleled flexibility and management capabilities for $BTC.
Timeline: Q2 2025
Guardians: TBD
Institutional Guardians: TBD
Network Capacity: TBD
Delegating $ZEUS
$ZEUS holders can now delegate their tokens to Guardians, strengthening network security and earning rewards.
Conclusion
This launch is just the beginning. With the launch of Epoch 1, ZeusNode lays the foundation for a trustless ecosystem, allowing Bitcoin to flow into Solana permissionlessly. The goal of Zeus Network is to introduce 1% of the total Bitcoin supply while expanding to include other UTXO-based assets in the near future.
ZeusNode is not just about connecting blockchains; it redefines the future of finance, paving the way for a decentralized world where the power and security of Bitcoin combine with the speed and scalability of Solana.
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