NOWNodes is your gateway to seamless connectivity with the Zilliqa blockchain. Power up your crypto projects by connecting to a full Zilliqa RPC NOW!
Zilliqa is a high-performance blockchain platform originally launched in 2017, known for being the first to implement transaction sharding at scale. It introduced Scilla, a purpose-built smart contract language designed to enable safe and parallel execution. This innovative architecture allowed Zilliqa to tackle the scalability challenges faced by early blockchains.
With the release of Zilliqa 2.0, the platform has undergone a major transformation. It now features a faster consensus mechanism, support for on-chain smart accounts, and full interoperability with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) networks. Zilliqa 2.0 also advances the original sharding concept by introducing x-shards - independent, application-specific shards that offer enhanced scalability and customization for dApps.
Zilliqa 2.0 implements Pipelined Fast-Hotstuff consensus, reducing block finality to approximately 2 seconds. This provides faster, more predictable transaction processing under all conditions.
Developers can choose between Scilla and Ethereum’s EVM, giving full flexibility while maintaining backward compatibility. Existing Ethereum tooling works out of the box.
The legacy DS-shard architecture has been replaced by a simplified validator set of around 32 nodes. Users can delegate via new audited staking contracts, with support for both liquid staking tokens and non-liquid staking mechanisms.
Connecting to the Zilliqa RPC via NOWNodes allows you to focus on building your project while we handle the infrastructure. Our fast and reliable API tools provide secure access to the Zilliqa blockchain, with 24/7 support ready to assist you anytime.
Whether you choose a shared full node or a dedicated node, NOWNodes makes connecting to Zilliqa easy, enabling you to unlock the full potential of this innovative blockchain technology.
