# Zilliqa Staking in 2.0: How the Upgrade Impacts Rewards & Security By [Kathy P. Jimenez](https://paragraph.com/@kathyjimenez) · 2025-02-18 --- This upcoming change to the staking model with Zilliqa 2.0 will strike a balance between increasing decentralization and security for the blockchain. It will replace the current staking mechanism with a permissionless Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model so more people can participate in and validate the network. The role of validating transactions is performed by Staked Seed Nodes (SSNs) in place today according to their design, wherein delegators stake ZIL tokens to receive rewards. The implementation of Zilliqa 2.0 will change the design of the staking mechanism, introducing validator nodes that would stake ZIL as collateral for securing the network. The validators will be selected from the pool of existing SSN operators to maintain consistency. Under the new model, Zilliqa staking rewards will be paid per block, giving real-time rewards to the validators and delegators. The rewards for a validator will depend on the blocks they propose as well as their participation in the consensus mechanism. This encourages participation and proper play of the network.  A minimum stake amount of 10 million ZIL is a requirement for validators, thus ensuring that only serious participants take up the task of securing the network. Delegators will continue to stake their ZIL through one of these validators, thus earning a share of the rewards without having to run a node themselves. The 14-day unbonding period remains in place while un-staking. The most important additional change that could perhaps happen is decentralized governance under which stakers can have a say in the core decisions of the network. This implies that any future amendment on staking parameters, rewards, or roles of validators could be determined based on a community vote, creating a much more democratic Zilliqa. As Zilliqa 2.0 is just about to launch, existing SSN operators and new validators must now set up their nodes and migrate their staked ZIL to the new contract. This whole process will be very easy through a dedicated staking portal. Such staking improvements can have a huge say in [**Zilliqa price prediction**](https://www.namecoinnews.com/zilliqa-price-prediction/), as more people and investors might be drawn to a more decentralized and efficient network. As a result, there could be a change in demand for ZIL due to improved staking incentives attached to a more robust security model, which may in turn change the long term value. Zilliqa 2.0 is going to change the mechanism of staking which is going to be possible for advancement in such a way that will reward validators and delegators alike. Keep reading into upgrade revelation to all ZIL holders as they prepare to take advantage of new staking benefits in this ecosystem. --- *Originally published on [Kathy P. Jimenez](https://paragraph.com/@kathyjimenez/zilliqa-staking-impacts-rewards-and-security)*