# Zetachain (ZETA)

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This protocol is in the process of being decommissioned by Kiln before the end of Q1 2026.\
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Kiln is shutting down some protocols as part of a broader effort to streamline our focus and deliver more value to our customers. This means simplifying our offering and tightening our listing criteria to prioritize higher-revenue chains, and focusing on those with the strongest customer demand. 
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## Validators <a href="#validators" id="validators"></a>

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<table><thead><tr><th width="130" align="center">Name</th><th align="center">Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Kiln</td><td align="center"><a href="https://zetachain.explorers.guru/validator/zetavaloper1u9xeaqdjz3kky2ymdhdsn0ra5uy9tc3ep3yfhe">zetavaloper1u9xeaqdjz3kky2ymdhdsn0ra5uy9tc3ep3yfhe</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Overview

| Metric                            | Value                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| --------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Stake activation time**         | Instant                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| **Stake lock-up time**            | 21 days                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| **Re-delegating activation time** | Redelegation is instant, but creates a cooldown. After moving stake from a source validator to a destination validator, you can’t redelegate from this source or target validator until the chain’s unbonding period ends. |
| **Auto-compounding**              | No                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| **Rewards frequency**             | Rewards are distributed block-by-block                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| **Active set**                    | Top 100 by voting power                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| **Slashing**                      | Yes                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |

## Staking workflow

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="348">Parameter</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>How does staking work?</strong></td><td>On Cosmos chains such as Zetachain, token holders choose a validator to delegate a select amount of tokens to. The delegator initiates a delegation transaction, which involves locking their tokens in a smart contract. These tokens are then counted towards the validator's total stake.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>What is the staking process?</strong></td><td>After the delegation has been initiated, ZETAs are changed to validator shares of the validator you delegate to.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Do funds move out to another wallet?</strong></td><td>Staked ZETAs are not part of the balance anymore, but they don’t go to another address.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Can I keep staking/unstaking from/to the same wallet?</strong> </td><td>Yes, you can increase the staked amount or unstake part of it at anytime.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Can I select how much of my wallet balance I want to stake?</strong></td><td>Yes, you select the amount of tokens you want to stake to earn rewards.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>How do I unstake?</strong></td><td><p>You can unstake by unbonding your funds. After you initiated the process:<br></p><p>• You stop receiving staking rewards</p><p>• It will take 21 days for the amount to be liquid</p><p>• But you will be able to cancel the unbonding process anytime, as this chain currently supports the function</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Can I unstake part of the staked balance?</strong></td><td>Yes, you can select the amount of tokens you want to unstake (this takes 21 days).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>How is my balance computed at epoch N for the rewards distribution?</strong></td><td>The balance computed at block N for the rewards distribution is the balance at block N.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>What is the slashing risk on Zetachain?</strong></td><td>Downtime: During a block window (5,000 blocks) if a validator signed less than 50% of the blocks, he will get jailed for 10 min and will incur a 0.1% slashing penalty. No rewards can be earned during that jail time.<br><br>Double signing: When a validator attests to two different blocks, it will face slashing. Stakers who have delegated to the slashed validator will incur a slashing penalty of 5% and the validator won't ever be able to earn rewards again.<br><br>Delegators will have to redelegate to another validator in order for their stake to earn rewards again.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>How is commission paid?</strong></td><td>Commissions are paid to the validator at the same frequency than the reward distribution (every block).</td></tr></tbody></table>