# What is ZetaChain? By [t0xci](https://paragraph.com/@t0xci) · 2023-04-02 --- **ZetaChain** is a protocol-independent blockchain that supports generic omnichain smart contracts that connect all chains and layers, as well as non-smart contract blockchains like Bitcoin and Dogecoin — without the use of bridges or wrapped tokens. ZetaChain allows omnichain programming and transactions of any value or data As the developers themselves write: “Developers who want to support multiple networks face the challenge of supporting their dApps across multiple networks, each with its own challenges and limitations. At the same time, users who want to get the best returns and use different dApps end up using different bridges to move assets between networks.” They are creating ZetaChain to solve these growing problems and change the paradigm of how users and developers use cryptocurrency What does ZetaChain include? ---------------------------- ZetaChain includes a Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK, which is connected to external blockchains (e.g. Ethereum, BSC, Solana, Avalanche, Terra, Bitcoin) and layers (e.g. Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum) As the project developers write: -------------------------------- > The possibilities of what can be created with ZetaChain are endless, but some of the applications that developers can create include: * Cross-chain DEX in native tokens without packaging * Decentralized and fault-tolerant bridges * Omnichain smart contracts that can track and execute events across all connected chains * Interchain Lending and Profitability Protocols * Omnichain NFT applications The chain uses its own ZetaChain token (ZETA) is used to pay gas fees for the ZetaChain smart contact and is additionally used to secure the ZetaChain PoS blockchain Currently, there are 400,000 active users testing the ZetaChain network. ZetaChain continues to experience hyper growth in its testnet and community as the crypto market shows significant demand for better blockchain connectivity. Announcement: ------------- On January 11, the project announced the launch of an official bug bounty program in partnership with [**_Immunefi_**](https://immunefi.com/bounty/zetachain/), the leading bug bounty platform for Web3. > This is the first of the following higher reward programs. Security in the cross-chain space is critical given the number and scale of exploits that have occurred in 2022. **Investors:** -------------- Investors include all major market makers, top exchanges, early employees of **Coinbase** and **Binance**, including Dan Romero, Sam Rosenblum, and John Yi, and core members of some of the industry’s most prominent protocols and funds, including Polygon’s JD Kanani. Also such giants as: **Polygon**, and **Hashed,** but there is little information about them. Testnet: -------- At the moment, the project has a testnet, in which everyone can participate, link to the zetachain page (testnet): [https://labs.zetachain.com/leaderboard?code=TashwAu8FBm5DEWTT0bRl](https://labs.zetachain.com/leaderboard?code=TashwAu8FBm5DEWTT0bRl) Step-by-step points for passing the testnet: -------------------------------------------- 1. Go to the project [**_site_**](https://labs.zetachain.com/leaderboard?code=TashwAu8FBm5DEWTT0bRl)\*\* \*\*and log in through Twitter and Metamask. 2. Next, go to the LeaderBoard tab and click on “Confirm Wallet” 3. Go to the “Get ZETA” page or #🚰zeta-faucet (type zeta faucet drip ADDRESS, replacing ADDRESS with your wallet address) 4. We will also need other tokens in test networks, we take them here: * BNB faucet: [https://testnet.bnbchain.org/faucet-smart](https://testnet.bnbchain.org/faucet-smart) * gETH faucet: [https://goerlifaucet.com/](https://goerlifaucet.com/) * Polygon Mumbai Faucet: [https://mumbaifaucet.com/](https://mumbaifaucet.com/) 5\. Next, in the “Swap” tab, we will swap our tokens. 6\. Сonfirm our swap in the wallet For these steps we got 7000ZP points, we swap our tokens once every 7 days and get another 7000ZP points If various problems occur during testing, refresh the page, due to a large influx of users, the network may be overloaded and fail, if the problem has not disappeared, for example: the site does not work, the network freezes, the transaction does not go through, describe your problem in the [**_Discord_**](https://discord.gg/zetachain) channel, branch: 🤙⼁ testnet-feedback In addition, you can earn 10,000 ZP points for providing information about the breakdown, depending on the severity of the breakdown. This is the easiest way to earn ZP points ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/80956deabd5311f4eeacc09b3c542128d2e0cf2dba24d255af5c66d47287b5c6.webp) Crew3: ------ There is also a project page on [**_Crew3_**](https://crew3.xyz/c/zetachain/invite/oT9wO55j-qzsYU7GKCY19) with tasks by completing which we earn XP. For completing some tasks, you can be given the role of Contrinutor, or even VIP Contributor, for this it is desirable to have the 5th level of Discord, as well as the ability to help users in the chat and be active. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/c20e00c12009927cf376325663919b5dac138df3943e0372244d7512b3f9fb52.webp) What is ZetaLabs? ----------------- ZetaLabs allows you to contribute to the development of the project (ZetaChain) as a way of testing their product using multi-functional dApps built on the ZetaChain testnet. We can also involve friends in testing this project, thereby receiving ZP points for them, which in turn increase our progress as a tester. ZetaChain Guild: ---------------- I recommend picking up additional roles (Zeta Supporter, Zeta User, ZETA Assimilated) on the \*\*\*[guild.xyz](https://guild.xyz/zetachain)\*\*\*For this we need: 1. Connect your Ethereum wallet 2. For the role of Zeta Supporter, we need to pick up the OAT here: 3\. For the Zeta User role, you need to brand the NFT data according to the strings below 4\. For ZETA Assimilated’s final role, we need to pick up this NFT: We fill out the [**_form_**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_cVX_CArycdutWIL70jQZPtPt3kdNtjYw8iDP8khKXivNAg/viewform), a snapshot is taken once every 12 hours Additionally, you can choose a role (Designer, Developer, Beta-Tester and MemeLord) in the #💼role-selection branch. Release: -------- According to preliminary data, the launch of the network is planned for the 1st quarter of 2023 Summary: -------- The official source of the project says: “There are no plans for airdrops, and performing test transactions or participating in the ZETA test in general will not result in any monetary incentive.” It remains to wait for new announcements from the project. Additional information about the project: ----------------------------------------- * Official website: [https://www.zetachain.com/](https://www.zetachain.com/) * Twitter: [https://twitter.com/zetablockchain](https://twitter.com/zetablockchain) * Discord: [https://discord.com/Zetachain](https://discord.com/Zetachain) --- *Originally published on [t0xci](https://paragraph.com/@t0xci/what-is-zetachain)*