Redefining staking with ZK technology: doubling trust and returns.
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The ZEROBASE network generates over 100,000 ZK proofs daily, with an average proof generation time of just 200 milliseconds, making it the largest proof-acceleration network globally. It supports ZK applications such as zkLogin, zkDarkPool, and zkCEX. The ZEROBASE proof network leverages TEE technology to encrypt users' circuit inputs, enabling privacy-focused applications, while open TEE miner node staking enhances both network stability and revenue.
ZEROBASE extends its impact to traditional sectors by leveraging cryptographic technology to develop privacy-centric credit systems and support underwriting investigations for low-income individuals in the U.S. and cross-border medical users. ZEROBASE’s mission is to ensure data privacy and address financial trust challenges through zero-knowledge proof technology.
Rolled out by Salus, ZEROBASE is backed by Lightspeed Faction, Binance Labs, Dao5, Matrix Partners, LECCA , 071Labs and many other visionary investors. They have also received grants from the US National Science Foundation, Ethereum Foundation, NVIDIA Inception and other leading companies.
The ZEROBASE staking mechanism is a carefully designed incentive and constraint system that ensures the security and reliability of prover nodes during ZKP generation. To join the proof network, prover nodes must stake stablecoins. These staked stablecoins are utilized for trading arbitrage through CEFFU, generating additional returns.
The total rewards during the early staking period leading up to the TGE will amount to 100,000,000 ZB (10% of the total token supply), fully unlocked at the TGE.
ZEROBASE carefully curates quantitative strategies and allocates assets across multiple diverse strategies to mitigate risk. Leveraging ZK Interval Proof technology to validate hedge fund investment strategies, ensuring the confidentiality of these strategies while maintaining their verifiability. Fund managers make Pedersen commitments for the weight and risk factors of each investment asset and must define interval constraints for investment weights and portfolio risk limits. Using zero-knowledge interval proofs, fund managers demonstrate compliance with predefined constraints.
ZEROBASE staking contracts are audited by Salus Security and PeckShield.
When users stake funds in the ZEROBASE vault contract, the funds are automatically transferred to a custodial account and allocated across diverse liquidity strategies. By partnering with multiple liquidity funds, ZEROBASE maintains positions to earn funding rate returns from exchanges while capitalizing on arbitrage opportunities in the market.
Currently, ZEROBASE collaborates with four liquidity funds, employing advanced mechanisms such as quantitative analysis, portfolio balancing, and hedging. Funds are allocated based on performance to maximize network returns and minimize overall strategic risk.
ZEROBASE’s beta launch was an immense success in December, where they reached approximately $50,000,000 TVL in a single week and close to 12,000 wallet addresses staked.
The all-new V2 version brings enhanced features and an upgraded staking experience, setting a new standard for ZEROBASE Stake.
The V2 contract will be fully compatible with V1, allowing V1 users to access all V2 features without disruption, ensuring a seamless contract migration.
| ZEROBASE Incentivized Mainnet Details | |
| Program | ZEROBASE Incentivized Mainnet |
| Eligibility | Certain jurisdictional limitations apply, see here. |
| Participation Limit | Unlimited |
| Timeline | Start Date: January 19, 2025 at 17:30 UTC End Date: April 19, 2025 at 17:30 UTC |
| Allocated Rewards for TVL competition* | 1,000,000 ZB (0.1% of the total token supply) |
| Total Staking Rewards until TGE* | 100,000,000 ZB (10% of the total token supply) |
| Mainnet FAQ | ZEROBASE FAQ |
*The rewards for the TVL competition and the staking rewards leading up to the TGE are separate but complementary, running simultaneously.
The TVL competition rewards are 1,000,000 ZB Points, which will be fully unlocked at TGE.
The total rewards during the early staking period leading up to the TGE will amount to 100,000,000 ZB (10% of the total token supply), fully unlocked at the TGE.
| TVL Competition Rewards | |
| Rank | Reward |
| 1st | $15,000 worth of ZB Points |
| 2-10 | $5,000 worth of ZB Points |
| 11-50 | $2,000 worth of ZB Points |
| 51-100 | $600 worth of ZB Points per user |
| 101-300 | $190 worth of ZB Points per user |
| Remaining Users | Share $92,000 worth of ZB Points equally |
Average TVL Staking Amount Formula:
Average TVL Staking = (Total Staked - Total Redeemed - Total Withdrawn) × Holding Days / 22
Example:
User A stakes $100 on Day 5 and adds $200 on Day 15, holding all amounts until the event ends.
Average TVL Staking = ($100 × 17 days / 22) + ($200 × 7 days / 22) = $136.36
Real-Time Rankings: Rankings based on TVL staked over the past 24 hours will be displayed on the event page. Final rankings will be determined based on average staking amounts at the end of the event.
Additional Information
ZEROBASE introduces ZB, a 1-billion-supply utility token for its proof-of-stake network. ZB aims to address the challenge of sustainable network growth and effective governance in a decentralized proof-of-stake ecosystem by combining incentivized staking, transparent supply management (via buybacks and burns), and governance rights for token holders. Its core use cases include paying for transactions, staking, minting a diversified index token (ZBI), and enabling direct participation in governance decisions on network parameters.
This utility benefits both users—who gain access to staking rewards, governance influence, and collateral opportunities—and the project, which secures robust network operation and funding for development. Innovative features such as a leveraged long strategy, BTC-pegged options, and ZBI index integration further enhance ZB’s functionality and price resilience.
Ultimately, these mechanisms work together to incentivize user participation through attractive rewards, counter-cyclical support, and a reduced circulating supply, fostering a self-reinforcing ecosystem where users, developers, and the protocol all thrive.
ZEROBASE delivers real-time, privacy-preserving ZK proofs, generating over 100,000 daily in as little as 200ms. From password-free logins to cross-border credit checks, these solutions are secured by TEE integration and a multi-hub architecture—bridging cryptographic innovation with everyday usability.
ZEROBASE unlocks transformative ZK use cases in finance, healthcare, and beyond. Hedge funds can prove compliance without exposing trades, while developers in DeFi and Web2 deploy pre-built circuits (like zkDarkPool) in under two weeks, accelerating sector-wide adoption.
ZEROBASE’s staking model sustains innovation, offering ~24.6% APY through delta-neutral strategies in Binance Custody and real-world ZK fees. This cycle—liquidity attracting enterprise clients, generating proof fees, and fueling R&D—keeps privacy solutions well-funded and provides stakers with high-yield opportunities grounded in real utility.