Cosmos ecosystem // Active validator

ZetaChain staking,
with 01node.

Delegate ZETA to a bare-metal validator running on owned hardware in two Tier III datacenters since 2019. The address below is on-chain verifiable on the listed explorer.

TokenZETA
Commission5%
Est. APRPre-rewards
Validator sinceActive
Validator addresszetavaloper1svnup50643mzhcda98fm20r2cvafpllcnuaefx
Active validatorWallets: Keplr · Leap · CosmostationUnbonding: 21 days
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// 01 — About ZetaChain

What is ZetaChain?

ZetaChain (ZETA) is an EVM-compatible omnichain Layer-1 designed to unify assets and data across chains, including non-smart-contract chains like Bitcoin. ZETA stakers secure the chain’s consensus and the cross-chain validator set.

Currently in the pre-rewards phase — staking is operational but inflation rewards have not yet activated for delegators. We continue operating to provide validator security through this phase.

// 02 — Why stake with 01node

Receipts, not promises.

01

Long-term operational commitment

Validating ZetaChain since the early phase. Continuity through pre-rewards into reward phase.

02

Horcrux threshold signing

Standard Cosmos signing architecture under YubiHSM.

03

5% commission

Live rate in your wallet before signing.

04

Cross-chain expertise

We operate validators on multiple chains and Wormhole; ZetaChain’s omnichain thesis aligns with our day job.

// 03 — How to stake

Four steps, two minutes.

  1. 01

    Open compatible Cosmos wallet (Ping.pub, Keplr if supported)

    ZetaChain delegation flow goes through Ping.pub primarily.

  2. 02

    Click "Stake" on this page

    Deep-links to the Ping.pub staking interface for our validator.

  3. 03

    Confirm ZETA amount and sign

    Note: pre-rewards phase. Delegation works but reward distribution is governed by chain phase.

  4. 04

    Wait for rewards to activate

    Once the chain transitions to full rewards, accrual begins automatically.

// 04 — Risks & trade-offs

What you should know.

  • Pre-rewards phase

    Currently no inflation rewards distributed to delegators. Delegation secures consensus but does not generate yield until the rewards phase activates.

  • Unbonding lock

    21-day unbonding window.

  • Cross-chain exposure

    Omnichain protocols carry additional security surface area beyond single-chain consensus.

// 05 — Frequently asked

ZetaChain staking FAQ.

Why does ZetaChain show 'Pre-rewards' as APR?expand_more

ZetaChain is in a phase where inflation rewards have not yet activated for delegators. The chain is operational and validators secure consensus, but there is no inflationary reward distribution yet.

When will ZETA rewards activate?expand_more

Per chain governance — schedule depends on the protocol team and community votes. Check the official ZetaChain announcements for the latest.

Is staking ZETA risky during pre-rewards?expand_more

The slashing model is operational, so technical slashing risk applies. Without rewards, the only economic dynamic is potential token-price movement during the 21-day unbonding window.

What's 01node's commission on ZetaChain?expand_more

5% — verify in your wallet before signing. Once rewards activate, this commission applies to inflation distribution.

What is the omnichain thesis?expand_more

ZetaChain enables transactions and contracts that span Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cosmos chains via the chain’s validator set acting as cross-chain attestors.

How does 01node's cross-chain expertise apply here?expand_more

We operate Wormhole Guardians and run validator infrastructure on 23+ chains. Cross-chain protocols benefit from operators with multi-domain operational experience.

// 06 — Further reading

Related from our blog.

Engineering

Why a Validator Is Not a Server

Five years ago a validator was a server. Today it is a cluster of signers, and the math is the entire reason solo operators still slash themselves. A focused walk-through of the 2/3 signing architecture, the slashing-protection check that runs before every block, and the key-sharding property that makes a single compromised node useless.

7 MIN READ→
$ 01.ro --network zetachain --verify
CHAIN: ZetaChain (ZETA)
VALIDATOR: zetavaloper1svnup50643mzhcda98fm20r2cvafpllcnuaefx
COMMISSION: 5%
ESTIMATED_APR: Pre-rewards
UNBONDING: 21 days
ECOSYSTEM: Cosmos
SLASHING_EVENTS_LIFETIME: 0
VERIFY_AT: https://ping.pub/zetachain/staking/zetavaloper1svnup50643mzhcda98fm20r2cvafpllcnuaefx

Ready to delegate?

The ZetaChain validator address above is on-chain verifiable. The Stake button deep-links into the right wallet with everything pre-filled.

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