Zilliqa 2.0 Weekly Progress Update:

🧪 Staking portal test ongoing, Many user transactions processed – no major issues so far!
-> 4 new validators requested to join.
-> Test phase continues until mainnet launch.
-> Ongoing bug bounty via Hacken to harden audited staking contracts. 4 reports were submitted but no bugs have been found.

🆕 v0.8.0 of the Zilliqa 2.0 client drops today!
-> Hardfork activation scheduled for proto-mainnet next Monday.
-> Following this upgrade, Zillion will be available on the proto-mainnet and will support instant unstaking from Zilliqa 1 SSNs – giving users time to test moving their staked ZIL to the new portal ahead of mainnet launch.

We also have exciting updates on the launch plans for the Zilliqa 2.0 testnet and mainnet!

🧱 Zilliqa 2.0 testnet launch:
-> Zilliqa 1 testnet will stop accepting new transactions at block 7977400 then produce a final empty block 7977588 on May 13.
-> Zilliqa 2 testnet will launch a few days later.

🎉 Zilliqa 2.0 mainnet launch:
-> Zilliqa 1 mainnet will stop accepting new transactions at block 4675400, then produce a final empty block 4675588 on May 15.
-> Zilliqa 2 mainnet will take over after a few days.

Big weeks ahead — stay tuned for more!