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Zilliqa

Free#28 of 32 in Blockchain Platforms

Zilliqa: An open-source layer-1 with Scilla, EVM and customizable x-shards. Ranked #28 of 32 in Blockchain Platforms by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Open source; best for builders needing EVM and Scilla chain options.

6.4/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.4 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Builders needing EVM and Scilla chain options
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Deployment model
    Public
  • Founded
    2018 · Singapore
  • Facts checked
    25 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Supports both Scilla contracts and EVM execution with Solidity.
    • Offers customizable x-shards with cross-chain communication.
    • Provides RPC APIs, explorers and SDKs in five languages.

  • Where it doesn't

    • The mediation layer checks credentials before settlement.
    • Builders must choose between Scilla and EVM/Solidity contract paths.
    • Validator-node setup and delegated staking require network-level involvement.

Our verdict on Zilliqa

Zilliqa is an open-source public layer-1 blockchain for builders creating applications that need Scilla or EVM execution, including Solidity smart contracts. Its direction toward credentialed infrastructure for institutional finance adds a mediation layer that checks whether counterparties are permitted to transact before settlement. The network combines staking and validator tooling with customizable x-shards, while public RPC APIs, faucets, block explorers and SDKs support development. Teams evaluating it should consider both the contract environment they want and whether mediation fits their transaction flow.

A notable part of the architecture is the range of execution and consensus options. The main network uses Proof-of-Stake validation with Pipelined Fast-HotStuff, while x-shards can use Proof-of-Authority. Zilliqa also supports cross-chain communication between x-shards, the mainnet and EVM chains. That flexibility may suit teams designing for distinct execution environments, but it means a builder needs to decide how the chosen shard, consensus option and contract language fit together. Developers can use SDKs for Rust, Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript and Python; MetaMask is the named wallet integration.

Zilliqa is open source, and the published product details describe APIs, explorers, validator-node setup and delegated staking rather than a managed operating service. That makes it a stronger fit for teams prepared to work with blockchain infrastructure and node participation than for buyers seeking a turnkey managed chain. The credential-checking mediation model is especially relevant to projects whose transactions need permission checks before settlement; applications that do not need that model may find the added layer less aligned with their design. Choose Zilliqa when its Scilla and EVM options, shard architecture and mediation direction match the application; look elsewhere if managed operations are a central requirement.

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Zilliqa pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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Zilliqa fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Deployment modelPublic
Contract languagesScilla, Solidity
Consensus mechanismsProof-of-Stake, Pipelined Fast-HotStuff, Proof-of-Authority for x-shards
Managed serviceNot verified
Cloud deploymentNot verified
Permissioned networksYes
DeploymentCloud, Self-hosted
PlatformsWeb
SupportDocs
Built forMid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: MetaMask See all →
PricingOpen source
Websitezilliqa.com
Facts checked25 Sep 2026

Zilliqa integrations

Zilliqa lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • MetaMask

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